Search found 171 matches

by herp
Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: Journal From A Dane
Replies: 96
Views: 27909

Re: Journal From A Dane

Just a brief update from me. Still doing very well financially and proceeding to increase my net worth. Adjusted for inflation, I am now beyond 50% towards my original FI goal, but I actually don't know if I want to fully retire when I hit my goal. There's some comfort in at least somewhat conformin...
by herp
Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:25 am
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

Now worth around $30,000 History: 2017: bought at around $50 2022: sold at around $200-220 2022: bought at $100 Now: $233 Guess I got lucky with trading Meta the last few years. I still believe in it long-term. Quite the run since last fall. I haven't run the numbers very carefully, but it looks li...
by herp
Sat Oct 29, 2022 5:42 am
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

thedollar wrote:
Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:52 am
Bought $13k META at around $100
I bought 32 shares for $168 :lol:
by herp
Mon Aug 22, 2022 2:57 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: Journal From A Dane
Replies: 96
Views: 27909

Re: Journal From A Dane

Ironically, I had two positions among my bargain shares appreciate a huge deal in just the past few weeks. YTD the cigar butt stocks have creamed the market. I liquidated one and am planning to liquidate another. While these recent massive gains made me reconsider if dialing down exposure to cigar b...
by herp
Sat Jul 16, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: DutchGirl's journal
Replies: 788
Views: 227093

Re: DutchGirl's journal

Sorry to hear about the reorganization, DutchGirl. I've been in those situations (like just about any other office worker, I think) and it's not fun to bear the uncertainty. Was any timeframe given for when the new structures will be in place? Perhaps there's a chance that the workplace environment ...
by herp
Tue Jun 28, 2022 1:58 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: Journal From A Dane
Replies: 96
Views: 27909

Re: Journal From A Dane

Some thoughts about my portfolio and the path to becoming fully FI. November, December, and January have been excellent months in terms of market gains and net worth progression. I'm surprised at how quickly the value of one's net worth can increase even with good diversification. In "frie mid...
by herp
Sun Mar 27, 2022 2:35 pm
Forum: Money and Investment Questions
Topic: Value Investing
Replies: 123
Views: 93273

Re: Value Investing

@steveo73 What concerns me is that ETF makes index investing so easy that it must suppress returns. At one time index investing needed both insight and some time and complex juggling with broker creating and maintaining a personal index. Now it's default approach and you execute with three clicks. ...
by herp
Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: Journal From A Dane
Replies: 96
Views: 27909

Re: Journal From A Dane

Well, it's been over a year since I last posted in my journal, but in terms of net worth I am progressing very nicely. I just crossed the 50% mark towards my FI goal that I set some years ago. Although that's not adjusted for inflation since then, so I probably still have a bit more to go before get...
by herp
Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

What kind of big risks did you take?
by herp
Wed Dec 29, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

$38k! You spendthrift, you ;)

What did you spend money on this year?

Can you share some details about your first direct real estate investment? I have zero plans to go down that route, but I'm still curious.

What kind of hobby projects did you do this year?
by herp
Sun Oct 31, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

Post removed as requested by thedollar
by herp
Sun Oct 31, 2021 11:51 am
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

That's some crazy NW increase in just a month! You're definitely in the absolute top echelon.

Can I ask how high your NW roughly is these days? Where did most of your wealth creation come from? TSLA, crypto, FAANG or a combination?
by herp
Fri Oct 01, 2021 3:36 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

Major congratulations! I can tell that you're very pleased to have reached this goal.

I'm very much looking forward to reading about your future life.
by herp
Tue Sep 07, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

Hi thedollar,

The rhetoric doesn't sit well with me, either. Are we simply servants to the government's will?

I am less concerned with respect to healthcare, though. I think the overwhelming consensus is that it should remain free from the point of use.
by herp
Sat Feb 06, 2021 6:00 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: Journal From A Dane
Replies: 96
Views: 27909

Re: Journal From A Dane

Thanks, thedollar! I am referring to stocks that trade at a sizable discount to a conservative estimate of liquidation value (below working capital). Often I find these stocks to be nano and micro cap having market caps below $100 million. I only buy if the business has a healthy balance sheet, low ...
by herp
Sat Feb 06, 2021 5:53 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

Sorry about the stress but happy to hear that your weight loss has been successful! I myself have experienced the exact opposite - roughly 10kg weight gain over the past 12-18 months. Not even quite sure how that happened... Sounds like amazing times for you! A new business of your own and exciting ...
by herp
Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: Journal From A Dane
Replies: 96
Views: 27909

Re: Journal From A Dane

Some thoughts about my portfolio and the path to becoming fully FI. November, December, and January have been excellent months in terms of market gains and net worth progression. I'm surprised at how quickly the value of one's net worth can increase even with good diversification. In "frie midl...
by herp
Sat Feb 06, 2021 4:19 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: the dollar journal
Replies: 194
Views: 47995

Re: the dollar journal

Hi thedollar!

Your progress looks terrific as always. How is your weight loss going? Still working out as well?
by herp
Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: Journal From A Dane
Replies: 96
Views: 27909

Re: Journal From A Dane

Happy New Year! Thought I would post a brief update in this journal, as it's been over a year. I'm still solidly on the path to FI. In fact, 2020 ended up on reasonably positive notes despite a global pandemic raging most of the year. I'm doing well in terms of net worth progression. In terms of wor...
by herp
Sun May 03, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: ERE Journals
Topic: Just another journal
Replies: 18
Views: 3150

Re: Just another journal

@just
Yup, I have experience dumpster diving, but not in Copenhagen. You can find a ton of perfectly fine food, if you're willing to get a bit dirty. Bring a lot of bags and a pair of gloves ;)