One of my readers suggested I post some numbers regarding my portfolio so that others can see what I’m doing.  I haven’t done this before since I do want to maintain some degree of privacy but also I’ve just felt that there’s no need to really post that or boast - in other words, it doesn’t matter how much I’m making - the principles and decisions are the same regardless.  You should judge them on the basis of what makes sense for you.

That said, I’ll mention a few figures on where part of my portfolio stands right now, as well as where I’m hoping to take it over the next year - regardless of what happens to the economy (I do think it’s going to be fine).

Number of stocks owned: about 30
Total monthly reinvested cashflow: $81.00 (starting small, here…)

Where I hope to get it to over the next year:

Number of stocks owned: 50+
Total monthly reinvested cashflow: $200

This is cashflow that I 100% reinvest, so when times are good and earnings grow, I’ll be able to increase my cashflow considerably.  My first goal is just to create some investment money so that I have more to play with on top of my regular income.  A large part of what I achieved this year was setting up my portfolio for future moves.  I sold some, traded some, and bought a lot of new dividend-paying stocks.  Eventually I think I’ll manage a personal portfolio of about 100 stocks.