I invest in high-quality companies that pay me cash just for owning them. Over time, these payments (known as dividends) grow, creating a passive income stream to cover my living expenses.
Think of it as a long walk: each dividend is another step forward, giving you momentum to keep moving toward financial freedom.
How It Works: Core & Satellites
To keep things stress-free, I split my investments into two simple buckets:
1. The Core (80% of My Money)
The automated heavy lifters. Instead of buying hundreds of single stocks, I use ETFs (funds that bundle hundreds of top companies into one single purchase).
SCHD: The foundation for growing yearly dividend payouts.
CGDV: Focuses on steady company growth alongside dividend returns.
DIVO: Generates extra cash monthly.
2. The Satellites (20% of My Money)
Handpicked individual businesses I know and trust. This is what I call the “fun” money.
Alphabet (GOOGL): Search, YouTube, and digital infrastructure.
ASML (ASML): The machines that manufacture global computer chips.
Agree Realty (ADC): Collects rent from major stores like Walmart and Target to pay dividends.
Brookfield (BN): Owns essential infrastructure and data centers worldwide.
Visa (V): Takes a small fee every time someone swipes a card globally.
Keep Walking
My goal is not to build the “perfect” portfolio. I simply want to buy and hold great businesses for as long as possible - Hopefully forever. Each payout along the trail buys more freedom one step at a time.
Until next time,
Jeremy ✌️
Disclaimer
Educational content only. Not financial advice. Investments carry risk. Always do your own research before making financial decisions.