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Another month has flown by thus triggering this FFJ Portfolio - November 2024 report; all monthly reports are accessible here.
I deployed only ~$94,793 USD during the month and reinvested minimal dividend income. The value of the FFJ Portfolio, however, increased ~$ 35,427 CDN and ~$ 440,440 USD in one month. None of my existing holdings have fundamentally changed in one month that would justify some of the recent share price increases. In my opinion, we continue to experience a period of irrational exuberance.
Purchases
Danaher (DHR)
- 100 shares @ ~$229.30 on November 18 in a 'Core' account. This brings my DHR exposure to 600 shares within the FFJ Portfolio.
Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO)
- 100 shares @ ~$507.90 on November 18 in a 'Core' account. This brings my TMO exposure to 277 shares within the FFJ Portfolio.
Veeva Systems (VEEV)
- 100 shares @ ~$210.73 on November 19 in a 'Core' account. This brings my VEEV exposure to 500 shares within the FFJ Portfolio.
Sales
None.
Dividend Income
Dividend metrics are of little relevance in my investment decision making process. My interest lies in an investment's TOTAL potential investment return. In many cases, the preferred means by which a company can allocate its capital is to:
- reinvest in the business
- repurchase shares
- merger or acquire
Nevertheless, I track dividend income and make this information accessible here.
The dividend income received in September is:
- 'Core' accounts: ~$ 834 CDN and ~$ 1,980 USD
- 'Side' accounts: ~$ 0 CDN and ~$ 676 USD
Holdings
In prior recent FFJ Portfolio monthly posts I explain why the value of the 'Side' accounts component of the portfolio experienced a dramatic reduction in value in June 2024.
April 2024
Core Accounts: ~$ 739,787 CDN and ~$ 3,540,445 USD
Side Accounts: ~$ 606,667 CDN and ~$ 1,696,869 USD
Total: ~$ 1,346,454 CDN and ~$ 5,237,314 USD
May 2024
Core Accounts: ~$ 569,237 CDN and ~$ 3,642,078 USD
Side Accounts: ~$ 299,732 CDN and ~$ 1,784,750 USD
Total: ~$ 868,969 CDN and ~$ 5,426,828 USD
June 2024
Core Accounts: ~$ 553,777 CDN and ~$ 3,965,820 USD
Side Accounts: ~$ 0 CDN and ~$ 630,943 USD
Total: ~$ 553,777 CDN and ~$ 4,596,763 USD
July 2024
Core Accounts: ~$ 598,271 CDN and ~$ 4,218,120 USD
Side Accounts: ~$ 0 CDN and ~$ 881,679 USD
Total: ~$ 598,271 CDN and ~$ 5,099,799 USD
August 2024
Core Accounts: ~$ 598,631 CDN and ~$ 4,368,140 USD
Side Accounts: ~$ 27,470 CDN and ~$ 931,443 USD
Total: ~$ 626,101 CDN and ~$ 5,299,583 USD
September 2024
Core Accounts: ~$ 620,426 CDN and ~$ 4,428,345 USD
Side Accounts: ~$ 32,226 CDN and ~$ 953,814 USD
Total: ~$ 652,652 CDN and ~$ 5,382,159 USD
October 2024
Core Accounts: ~$ 617,739 CDN and ~$ 4,411,985 USD
Side Accounts: ~$ 37,230 CDN and ~$ 960,683 USD
Total: ~$ 654,969 CDN and ~$ 5,372,668 USD
November 2024
Core Accounts: ~$ 649,920 CDN and ~$ 4,786,925 USD
Side Accounts: ~$ 40,476 CDN and ~$ 1,026,183 USD
Total: ~$ 690,396 CDN and ~$ 5,813,108 USD
NOTE: The above values exclude investments in several tax-efficient accounts for which I do not disclose details.
Final Thoughts
That's it for now.
I wish you much success on your journey to financial freedom.
Note: Please send any feedback, corrections, or questions to [email protected].
Disclaimer: I do not know your circumstances and am not providing individualized advice or recommendations. I encourage you to make all investment decisions through research and due diligence. You should also consult your financial advisor where appropriate.
I wrote this article myself and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it and have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.
