Blog Archive: November 2024
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Portfolio Grows to $7,827.75 Despite MS Credit Spread Adjustments
Last week marked another milestone for our investment portfolio, demonstrating resilience and steady growth despite some strategic adjustments. By the week's close, our portfolio value stood at $7,827.75, reflecting a modest but positive 0.04% increase compared to the previous week.This growth comes despite the need to adjust our credit spread on…
Why I Decided to Invest in CGNT Stock
Investing often intertwines personal experiences with financial decisions. My recent choice to purchase two shares of Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ: CGNT) was sparked by a photograph of my relative from Israel standing…
#10 How Our Stock Portfolio Grew to $7,824.96 This Week
This week, our portfolio demonstrated resilience and growth, closing at $7,824.96, reflecting a +2.52% increase compared to the previous week. Here's a breakdown of the key updates and strategies implemented over the…
Charles Bridge: A Timeless Landmark in Prague
The Charles Bridge (Karlův most) in Prague is one of the most iconic and historic landmarks in Europe. Built in the 14th century under the reign of King Charles IV, this Gothic stone bridge spans the Vltava River,…
#9 / Stock Portfolio Value Drops to $7,632.45 (-2.53%) Amid Market Fluctuations
This week, our portfolio experienced a slight downturn, with its value decreasing to $7,632.45, marking a -2.53% drop from the previous week. While such fluctuations are part of the investing journey, we remain focused…
Mushrooms / Hiking / Halloween
In this video, we’re taking you on a family hike near Tsodoreti Lake, revisiting a place I first encountered back in June 2024 during a challenging Tbilisi Trails race. While I ran the tough 10K route, my partner and…
Bitcoin Above $80,000: Why I'm Still Buying
Bitcoin recently broke above the $80,000 mark, a milestone celebrated across the crypto world. For many, it signals a continued bull run, while for others, it's a sign of speculative excess. For me? It's not fun when…
Stock Portfolio Surges +8.43% Amid Post-Election Gains
This week brought remarkable growth to our stock portfolio, which surged to $7,830.26, marking a significant +8.43% gain from the previous week. The recent growth was driven by a combination of overall market momentum…
Hotel Belvedere Prague: A Practical Stay with Easy Access
During our recent trip to Prague in mid-October 2024, we stayed at Hotel Belvedere. My partner attended the MEET Central Europe Translators conference, and we were joined by one of our office employees, so we opted to…
TerraM Crypto Fund Token - Rare Passive Investment Opportunity for DeFi Enthusiasts
On November 1, 2024 some (perhaps you) could buy 1% of the TerraM Fund for as little as $197.90 – or even $155 when purchased directly. (Contact me for OTC sale) Let me explain, there is a total supply of 10,000 TerraM…
St. Vitus Cathedral and Viewing Tower in Prague
In mid-October 2024, we took a family trip to the charming city of Prague. With so much to see and do, we had a packed itinerary, but it was during one of our casual walks around the city that we stumbled upon a true…
Stock Portfolio Down 3.74% – New Buys in Deutsche Bank and Bristol-Myers Squibb
This week, our stock portfolio experienced a decrease, closing at $7,221.25, marking a -3.74% change compared to the previous week. The drop reflects some longer-term options strategies we’ve been implementing,…