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I have about 50k€ on European and US stock markets. Amazingly enough, that only payed me 1128€ (after tax [I just checked my income tax form]) in dividends las
by grondilu 9y ago
I have about 50k€ on European and US stock markets.
Amazingly enough, that only payed me 1128€ (after tax [I just checked my income tax form]) in dividends last year. I guess I suck at picking high-return stocks.
- Cymen 9y agoAre you intentionally picking dividend-focused stocks though? That is a key aspect of it if you want dividends. Most stocks are not focused as much on dividends (presumably, people buy them for the potential increased value of the stock over time instead of potential dividend payments).
- grondilu 9y ago> Are you intentionally picking dividend-focused stocks though? I used to when I started, but I don't anymore. Now I just buy stocks of companies I like. Lately for instance, I bought some NVDIA shares because I like what they do. Also last year I realized I didn't own any AMZN share and I thought that was not right, without even considering the fact that they don't pay any dividend at all. Same for Netflix or Cray or Tesla. In truth, my mindset is more of a collector than an investor :P
- ggregoire 9y agoHave you look to professionally managed portfolios?
- grondilu 9y agoWell, I don't trust professionally managed products (I'm in France as well btw) for various reasons. Basically I think in the long run it's better to manage your portfolio yourself. I'm sure I could get a better return if I was putting more effort into it, but I'm lazy so I don't mind. Also, at least if I don't earn much I only have myself to blame.
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