New purchase April 2018 I

I've reinvested some dividend and then some. With a lot of European stocks paying their dividend during the spring I'm going to focus on that part of the world for some time.

• 12 Cramo for 16.85 € for a yield of 4.66 %.
• 15 Fortum for 17.55 € for a yield of 6.26 %. 

I've updated my portfolio and as always it can be found here.

In order to met my goal for this month I've gone to the library and borrowed a couple of books and started reading them in parallel. It's actually good since now I'm reading more non-fiction and then it's good the be able to switch. 

Monthly goal April 2018

My goal for March was to take at least 10 000 steps each day which I failed. I missed a couple of days but the average was 11 600 steps. Something good that came out of this is that I've started running. Really slow since I've had problems earlier in myife when I increased the speed and range too quickly. I don't think I've done any yoga at all in March so I guess that was not for me. I still eat mostly vegetarian so that's a win!

In April I've decided to try to read four books. I like reading but usually don't prioritize it during the working week. So less TV and more reading. I've been to the library and borrowed some books.

Goal April: Read at least four books during the month.
Goal March: Walk at least 10 000 steps each day. Failed!
Goal February: Practice at least ten minutes of yoga each day. Done!
Goal January: Only eat vegetarian food. Done!

Income/expense March 2018

March was not only good in dividend but also my expenses was around what seems to be the lowest possible for me (I haven't really tried to spend as little as possible).

Expenses: 8 630 SEK
Income:  32 5300 SEK
Savings rate: 73.28 %
Dividend/Expense rate: 12.95 %

A summary of my savings rate can be found via this page.

Dividend March 2018

New record! In March I was paid 1182 SEK. Compared to last year I received almost 380 % more. A large increase but when you account for the fact that the portfolio was probably about four times larger it is not as impressive. The dividends I received follows:

• SDIV 30.24 SEK
• SRET 30.63 SEK
• SPFF 60.39 SEK 
• SDEM 16.61 SEK
• ED 35.14 SEK
• ADM 27.52 SEK
• EMR 39.98 SEK
• JNJ 34.51 SEK
• TGT 102.22 SEK
• MCD 41.37 SEK
• SO 47.71 SEK
• O 53.82 SEK 
• PFE 28.07 SEK
• WFC 19.32 SEK
• KHC 87.24 SEK
• AFL 25.76 SEK
• VFC 33.82 SEK
• KNEBV 185.14 SEK
• ALIV-SDB 24.75 SEK
• CAST 79.5 SEK
• ALA 57.21 SEK
• EIF 27.43 SEK
• AD 29.62 SEK

For a total of 1118 SEK.

New purchase March 2018 V

As the month of March is coming to an end I've made some final purchases.

• 8 GIS for $ 45.18 for a yield of 4.33 %.
• 3 ABBV for $ 92.71 for a yield of 4.14 %.
• 10 AD for 16.80 CAD for a yield of 8.43 %.
• 11 BCE for 54.73 CAD for a yield of 5.52.

Due to my failure to reach my goal for March I've decided to talk up running. I'm starting really slow due to previous problems with knees and hips. I hope that this time I've won't get hurt, but so far it's been great getting to spend some more time outside.

I've updated my portfolio and as always it can be found here.

New purchase March 2018 IV

I've increase and reinvested dividens in Castellum. Deutsche Bank.

• 20 Castellum for 133.5 SEK for a yield of 3.97 %.

A small setback when it comes to my goal for March. I've been away skiing during the weekend and I failed to walk 10 000 steps. I'm still going to continue walking and I think that my average over the month will exceed 10 000 steps.

I've updated my portfolio and as always it can be found here.

New purchase March 2018 III

I've increase in Deutsche Bank. I know that the yield is low, but I see it as a bit of a lottery ticket. Hopefully the stock price will appreciate and they will increase their dividend to the same level as in 2015.

• 18 DBK for € 11.78 for a yield of 1.61 %.

I've been continuing to walk my 10 000 steps each day and it's nice. This is something that I'm going to try to continue doing.

I've updated my portfolio and as always it can be found here.