My Dividend Stock Portfolio: New All-Time Dividend Record In March - 100 Holdings With 15 Buys

2025-04-17 08:10:00 ET

Summary

• March investments totaled around $1,200, mainly in BDCs like Blue Owl Capital and Ares Capital, boosting annual dividend income by $100.
• Dividend income hit a new all-time record of $1,404, up 17% Y/Y driven by substantial purchases over the last twelve months.
• Focus remains firmly on maintaining rising BDC dividends and achieving a monthly increase of at least $100 in dividend income.
• Gifted Working Time 2025: Around 73 hours, or 9.1 days, of active work have been replaced with passive income in 2025, which is basically equivalent to almost two working weeks.
• Targeting $11,000 in annual net dividends for 2025, with a conservative growth rate of 8%, while aiming for potential real estate investments and extensive travel.

Portfolio Changes in March

In March 2025, U.S. markets took a hit as trade tensions flared up again and haven't stopped ever since. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both dropped over 10% from recent highs, officially entering correction territory. The sell-off was sharp and triggered by a wave of new tariffs announced by President Trump in early April on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, sparking fears of a renewed trade war.?

Tech stocks were hit hardest, while banks posted solid profits but warned that inflation and weaker consumer spending could be on the horizon if tariffs stay in place. Luxury brands had mixed results—some held up well, others not so much....

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