Built To Last: My 16-Stock Dividend Pyramid Portfolio

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Summary

  • I recently restructured my dividend portfolio to invest in Albanian real estate, selling smaller stock holdings for an all-cash deal.
  • This move diversified my net worth while retaining enough stock capital to support future retirement plans and portfolio growth.
  • I'm now applying the pyramid method to my portfolio, categorizing stocks for better construction and monitoring based on behavioral finance principles.
  • While diversification is key, I focus on balancing risk and reward, favoring stock selection over index funds for greater potential returns.
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Introduction

On July 3, I wrote an article titled "My Biggest Moves Ever: Why I Just Flipped My Dividend Portfolio On Its Head."

Unlike most of my articles, which are planned, that one wasn't, as I somewhat unexpectedly decided to

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Leo Nelissen is an analyst focusing on major economic developments related to supply chains, infrastructure, and commodities. He is a contributing author for iREIT®+HOYA Capital.

As a member of the iREIT®+HOYA Capital team, Leo aims to provide insightful analysis and actionable investment ideas, with a particular emphasis on dividend growth opportunities. Learn More.

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