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Investment Portfolio Update March 2020
- Index fund - SparIndex C25
- Index fund - SparIndex MSCI
- Index fund - SparIndex DJSI
- 6 Months Emergency Fund
- Opportunity Money
- P2P - Mintos
- P2P - PeerBerry
- P2P - Grupeer
- P2P - Fast Invest
- P2P - Lenndy
- Real Estate - Reinvest24
- Real Estate - Crowdestor
- Crypto
| Money allocation | Returns last month | Returns in 2020 | Expected returns in 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P2P – Mintos Updated 1/3 | 28% | +1,21% Auto-invest Paused 24/3 | +3,15% | +12% (2019: +12,63%) |
| P2P – PeerBerry Updated 8/3 | 10% | +0,85% | +2,93% | +12% (2019: +11,83%) |
| P2P – Grupeer Updated 11/3 | 9% | +0,88% Auto-invest Stopped 31/3 | +2,97% | +15% (2019: +14,58%) |
| P2P – Fast Invest Updated 5/3 | 5% | +1,14% | +3,34% | +13% (2019: +13,35%) |
| P2P – Lenndy Updated 15/3 | 2% | +1,16% Auto-invest Paused 24/3 | +2,42% | +12% (2019 since Jun: +7,00%) |
| Real estate – Reinvest24 Updated 21/3 | 4% | +0,59% | +1,57% | +8% (2019 since Feb: +3,75%) |
| Real estate – Crowdestor Updated 15/3 | 2% | +0,00% Next payout is 30/4 | +0,91% | +15% (Started Feb, 2020) |
| Index fund – MSCI World Index Updated 8/3 | 4% | -7,29% | -2,29% | +10% (2019: +10,29%) |
| Index fund – DJSI World Index Updated 8/3 | 1% | -5,79% | -5,79% | +10% (Started Feb, 2020) |
| Index fund – OMX C25 Updated 8/3 | 5% | -9,35% | -1,75% | +10% (2019: +6,77%) |
| Crypto Updated 5/3 | 14% | -0,55% | +3,77% | +20% (2019: +6,68%) |
| Opportunity money Updated 1/3 | 5% | 0,00% | 0,00% | 0,00% |
| Emergency Fund Updated 1/3 | 11% | +0,27% | +0,59% | +2,5% (2019: +2,04%) |
Financially free progress
| Money allocation | Returns in 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| P2P – Mintos Updated 1/3 | 28% | +3,15% |
| P2P – PeerBerry Updated 8/3 | 10% | +2,93% |
| P2P – Grupeer Updated 11/3 | 9% | +2,97% |
| P2P – Fast Invest Updated 5/3 | 5% | +3,34% |
| P2P – Lenndy Updated 15/3 | 2% | +2,42% |
| Real estate – Reinvest24 Updated 21/3 | 4% | +1,57% |
| Real estate – Crowdestor Updated 15/3 | 2% | +0,91% |
| Index fund – MSCI World Index Updated 8/3 | 4% | -2,29% |
| Index fund – DSJI World Index Updated 8/3 | 1% | -5,79% |
| Index fund – OMX C25 Updated 8/3 | 5% | -1,75% |
| Crypto Updated 5/3 | 14% | +3,77% |
| Opportunity money Updated 1/3 | 5% | 0,00% |
| Emergency Fund Updated 1/3 | 11% | +0,59% |
Financially free progress
2020
Overall Progress:
+13,17%
Monthly average growth:
+0,42%
- January: 11,91% (+0,87%)
- February: 12,28% (+0,37%)
- March: 13,17% (+0,89%)
2019
Progress:
+2,73%
In total was:
11,04%
Monthly average growth:
+0,23%
2019
- January: 8,31% (+0,20%)
- February: 9,25% (+0,94%)
- March: 9,52% (+0,27%)
- April: 9,95% (+0,43%)
- May: 10,05% (+0,10%)
- June: 10,25% (+0,20%)
- July: 10,53% (+0,28%)
- August: 10,83% (+0,30%)
- September: 11,27% (+0,44%)
- October: 9,61% (-1,66%) *Paid off leverage loan
- November: 10,08% (+0,47%)
- December: 10,36% (+0,28%)
- With return on investments in 2019: 11,04% (+0,68%)
2018
Progress:
+5,80%
In total was:
8,11%
Monthly average growth:
+0,48%
2018
- January: 2,31% (+0,0%)
- February: 5,41% (+3,1%)
- March: 5,63% (+0,22%)
- April: 5,80% (+0,17%)
- May: 6,20% (+0,40%)
- June: 6,33% (+0,13%)
- July: 6,50% (+0,17%)
- August: 6,60% (+0,10%)
- September: 6,87% (+0,27%)
- October: 7,16% (+0,29%)
- November: 7,61% (+0,45%)
- December: 7,74% (+0,13%)
- With return on investments in 2018: 8,11% (+0,37%)
💡 I have written an article about how much money you need to be financially independent. Calculation of the financially free progress depends on your expected budget.
Savings rate of income
The savings rate is the percentage of my income that I save, pay off debt or invest in index funds, P2P lending, real estate crowdfunding, etc.
2020
+64,88%
Monthly average savings rate
- January: +62,07%
- February: +70,23%
- March: +62,35%
The expected average savings rate in 2020: +50-60%
2019
+40,49%
Monthly average savings rate
2019
- January: +21,83%
- February: +56,34%
- March: +49,14%
- April: +49,27%
- May: +29,56%
- June: +51,34%
- July: +30,29%
- August: +38,15%
- September: +34,75%
- October: +45,66%
- November: +41,39%
- December: +37,45%
2018
+40,06%
Monthly average savings rate
2018
- January: +100,00%
- February: +77,70%
- March: +25,57%
- April: +19,37%
- May: +41,12%
- June: +16,12%
- July: +19,66%
- August: +37,46%
- September: +35,35%
- October: +31,34%
- November: +46,84%
- December: +16,59%
Comments on the progress
Another amazing month with +62.35% saved! 🤩
I have chosen to go back to Step 4. The reason is that I have taken a car loan, which I will pay off within 1-2 years.
This loan will not increase my monthly expenses. The car expenses (the loan and gasoline) are actually the same as a train card.
Why did I choose to establish a car loan?
Once I have paid off this car loan, my monthly transportation expenses will be reduced by about 40-50%. This means my savings rate will increase significantly after it’s paid off.
It will also give us more opportunities and greater quality of life.
The saved money was used to invest at PeerBerry (34%) again. It’s actually the fifth time.
Furthermore, I have invested in my index funds (18%). I do this automatically every month at the moment.
I have chosen to increase the monthly investment in my index funds since the stock market is really negatively affected at the moment.
I have also saved 33% of the money in my “Opportunity Money”. This money will be used to pay off the car earlier.
Lastly, I have actually paid extra on the mortgage. Approx 15% of the saved money.
That’s it! Thanks for following my progress!
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Previous updates since 2018
2020 - Monthly updates
- January: Savings rate +62,07% | See the portfolio January 2020
I completed Step 4 (Pay off any other loans) in 10 months. I will now focus on paying off my mortgage (Step 5).
I invested again at Grupeer and Reinvest24. I have also invested in my index funds. - February: Savings rate +70,23% | See the portfolio February 2020
I have chosen to go back to Step 4 (Pay off any other loans). I have taken a car loan and I will pay it off within 1-2 years. In the end, it will lower my transportation expenses.
Furthermore, I invested for the first time at Crowdestor and added another index fund (DJSI).
2019 - Investment portfolio result
| Money allocation: | Returns in 2018: | |
| P2P – Mintos | 31% | +12,63% |
| P2P – Peerberry | 10% | +11,83% |
| P2P – Grupeer | 7% | +14,58% |
| P2P – Fast Invest | 6% | +13,35% |
| P2P – Lenndy | 3% | +7,00% (Since Jun) |
| Real estate – Reinvest24 | 2% | +3,75% (Since Feb) |
| Crypto | 17% | +6,68% |
| Index fund – OMX C25 | 6% | +6,77% |
| Index fund – MSCI World Index | 4% | +10,29% |
| Opportunity money | 0% | 0,00% |
| Emergency Fund | 14% | +2,04% |
2019 - Monthly updates
Monthly average savings rate: +40,49%
- January: Savings rate +21,83% | See the portfolio January 2019
Most of it went to my Emergency Fund (82%) and the rest went to my index fund investment(12%). - February: Savings rate +56,34% | See the portfolio February 2019
I saved some money in my Emergency Fund (28%). It’s now 100% funded 😎
I also invested in Reinvest24 (24%) for the first time and established an “opportunity money” (43%). The rest went to my index fund investment (5%). - March: Savings rate +49,14% | See the portfolio March 2019
I invested for the second time in Fast Invest (43%) and PeerBerry (39%). The rest went to my index fund investment (18%). - April: Savings rate +49,27% | See the portfolio April 2019
I invested in Grupeer (85%). The rest went to my index fund investment (15%). - May: Savings rate +29,56% | See the portfolio May 2019
I sold my shares at Vestas with a small profit. I invested in my index fund investment automatically (22%) and saved some for P2P lending investment (44%) and opportunity money (34%). - June: Savings rate +54,34% | See the portfolio June 2019
I invest in PeerBerry for the third time (85%). I also invested in my index fund investment automatically (15%). - July: Savings rate +30,29% | See the portfolio July 2019
I invest in Lenndy for the first time (86%). I also invested in my index fund investment automatically (14%). - August: Savings rate +38,15% | See the portfolio August 2019
I saved the most money in my “opportunity money” (88%). I also invested in my index fund investment automatically (12%). - October: Savings rate +34,75% | See the portfolio September 2019
I saved the most money in my “opportunity money” (94%). I also invested in my index fund investment automatically (6%). - September: Savings rate +45,66% | See the portfolio September 2019
I pay off my leverage loan this month. I also invested in my index fund investment automatically. - November: Savings rate +41,39% | See the portfolio November 2019
Most money this month went to the Emergency Fund. I used the money to pay off a leverage loan. I also invested in my index fund investment automatically. - December: Savings rate +37,45% | See the portfolio December 2019
I’m now done with step 4!! (Pay off any other loans)
Most money this month went to the Emergency Fund. I used the money to pay off a leverage loan. It’s now fully funded again!
I also invested in my index fund investment automatically.
2018 - Investment portfolio result
| Money allocation: | Returns in 2018: | |
| P2P – Mintos | 37% | +13,75% |
| P2P – Peerberry | 3% | +6,36% (Since May) |
| P2P – Grupeer | 6% | +4,25% (Since Aug) |
| P2P – Fast Invest | 3% | +3,23% (Since Sep) |
| Crypto | 29% | -85,14% |
| Stock – Vestas | 2% | -14,03% |
| Index fund – OMX C25 | 7% | -10,54% |
| Index fund – MSCI World Index | 1% | -0,44% |
| Emergency Fund | 12% | +1,88% |
2018 - Monthly updates
Monthly average savings rate: +40,06%
- January: Savings rate +100%
- February: Savings rate +77,70% | See the portfolio February 2018
Started my blog 😎
I borrowed money (APR 7,45%) to do leveraged investing. That means my financially free progress grew a lot.The money will be paid back over 3 years. Most went to my P2P investment Mintos (75%). The rest went to Crypto (18,6%), Emergency Fund (2%) and debt (4,4%). - March: Savings rate +25,57% | See the portfolio March 2018
I invested in Crypto (70,7%) and the rest went to my Emergency Fund (29,3%). - April: Savings rate +19,37% | See the portfolio April 2018
I invested in Crypto (51,7%) because prices have fallen a lot. The rest went to the Emergency Fund (48,3%). - May: Savings rate +41,12% | See the portfolio May 2018
I invested in PeerBerry (58,74%) for the first time. The rest was invested in Bitcoin (41,25%). - June: Savings rate +16,12% | See the portfolio June 2018
Most went to my Emergency Fund (75%) and the rest went to my index fund investment (25%).The reason for a small savings rate is because I had some very big expenses (a new bed and a wall shelf). - July: Savings rate +19,66% | See the portfolio July 2018
Most of it went to my Emergency Fund (78%) and the rest went to my index fund investment (12%).I had another month with a small savings rate because I have chosen to spend a little more money on holiday (trip to Prague). We also bought a new refrigerator that is very energy-efficient (A+++). - August: Savings rate +37,46% | See the portfolio August 2018
I invested in Grupeer (80%) for the first time. The rest went to my index fund investment (10%) and my Emergency Fund (10%).I had to remove my cloud mining investment from my portfolio. Hashflare and CCG Mining were in total 7% of my portfolio. Unfortunately, it has not yielded a good return for a long time, and I have therefore chosen not to invest in cloud mining anymore. - September: Savings rate +35,35% | See the portfolio September 2018
I invested in Fast Invest (74%) for the first time. The rest went to my index fund investment (10%) and my Emergency Fund (16%).It’s the first time I invest in two index funds to have a more global focus. - October: Savings rate +31,34% | See the portfolio October 2018
Most went to my Emergency Fund (86%) and the rest went to my index fund investment (14%). - November: Savings rate +46,84% | See the portfolio November 2018
I invested again in Grupeer (46%). I deposited some money for my emergency fund (28%). I have also invested a small amount in my two index funds (8%) and into crypto (18%). - December: Savings rate +16,59% | See the portfolio December 2018
Most went to my Emergency Fund (74%) and the rest went to my index fund investment (26%).
My Pension and Home equity
The savings rate and financially free progress are calculated without my pension and home equity.
I fell lucky that my current employer pays 17,30% of my salary into an individual pension scheme.
It will be paid out to me monthly when I reach approx age 68. The agreement states that I get a lifelong payout 😎
Furthermore, I will also get a state pension and ATP (Lifelong Supplementary Pension) when I reach approx age 73. The pension from the state is questionable as it’s not guaranteed in +30 years from now. The government can change the rules (and they did before).
This is money that will not be paid out over the next several decades, so I have not included these. It’s too uncertain.
Also, I have not included home equity as I do not see my own home as an investment. We will always have a home, which will not yield a return.
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