Cold cash: $3,393.93
Stocks and Units investment portfolio $US:
TOTAL: $103,083.18
RSP investment portfolio:
CIBC Dividend Growth Fund + CIBC Emerging Markets Index Fund + CIBC Monthly Income Fund: $3,232.02
On the date of January 5, 2021
Because life is all about money and a bunch of other things
Cold cash: $3,393.93
On the date of January 5, 2021
Margin account debt: $48,088.73
Annual interest: $1,923.55
**For a complete update regarding my debt, click on the label "Debt situation" located at the right column of this blog.
Today, the TSX closed Monday session at a good 17,527.77 points. My non-registered portfolio closed at $110,329.85, my TFSA portfolio at $102,552.56 and my RRSP portfolio - stocks only - at $53,060.50.
This was certainly fun, but it didn't go quite smoothly as you could expect. As announced previously, back on December 31, I had invested in The Ether Fund (QETH.U) inside my non-registered portfolio, using my margin account money. I was hoping to sell on the same day, but it didn't happen. The idea of having to hold my The Ether Fund (QETH.U) units before being able to sell them at profit didn't bother me. I had done my searches to give myself a good overview, and I was confident enough to hold on to The Ether Fund (QETH.U) until being able to sell. However, the idea behind this investment was really to trade it, and make a quick hit-and-run hot move.
Cryptocurrency is all new to me, but I can tell that the crypto world is a volatile one. Bitcoin and Ethereum both currently run in what is their highest value ever. What you need to remember is that both Bitcoin and Ethereum are held by millions of individuals who, just like yourself, are looking to make money. Following great gains like we are facing now for Bitcoin and Ethereum, sooner or later, these cryptos will eventually face some sell major off. That's the main reason why you should only invest the amount you can lose while trading cryptocurrency. That's why I did back on December 31, 2020, I invested in 100 units of The Ether Fund (QETH.U). QETH.U trades on the TSX. For me, The Ether Fund (QETH.U) represented the easiest way to trade more or less directly Ethereum (ETH).
Today's chart for Ethereum (ETH) is looking a bit like this:
At now $1,304.5082 CAD, the crypto-Ethereum (ETH) trades in its highest value ever. From what I can see in its chart, I am pretty sure that its highest value ever for the past 52 weeks was reached a bit earlier, which is now... yesterday (January 3). And of course, I now hope that this will be beneficial for the Ether Fund (QETH.U) later on today at the opening! Ethereum (ETH) is quite fun to watch because it's trading activities NEVER stop. I like to follow Ethereum (ETH) value on Yahoo, right here. I really like that Yahoo page because the ETH value updates by itself, no need to refresh the page, but I admit that I like to refresh the page anyway. Refreshing is something I do most of the time on the TSX page during trading days. Refresh, refresh, refresh. Go, go go!
The stock market opening (9:30 am) represents an important moment for The Ether Fund (QETH.U). Sometimes, when it comes to volatile investment like QETH.U, the opening can represent a good opportunity to sell at profit. Sometimes, opportunities show up quickly. The opening can be a key moment. If the moment is right, you want to be there, in front of your laptop and ready to trade. It is that simple.
In a close future, if my impression of The Ether Fund (QETH.U) remains a good one, I will put on some cash in my TFSA portfolio and trade QETH.U on a small amount, free of tax. I would like that.
I had updated my portfolio earlier and it happens that I closed the year 2020 on a net worth of $259,661.24, just so super close to the 260k! This $259,661.24 marks my highest net worth value EVER. This is quite bizarre knowing that I had reached my highest value ever during this COVID pandemic. Despite it all, the TSX remains super strong. Usually speaking, following big gains on the stock market comes shortly after lower days. A correction could happen, and it will happen, but one thing for sure, when it will happen, it's not going to be fun, especially now that I am on my highest value ever. I am, however, optimist, I am under the impression that we will continue to surf on TSX in good shape for the months to come. The vaccine needs to be working. I wasn't able to celebrate my 40th birthday properly, and either my dad 70th, which suck to the highest.
Have you noticed anything a new in my latest portfolio update? I have some cash (but unfortunately my margin debt had grown a bit, I am now at $50,731.14! And are you noticing any newcomer in my non-registered portfolio section? :-)
Following my finding of Bitcoin Fund The Class A units (QBTC), The Bitcoin Fund (QBTC.U) and The Ether Fund (QETH.U), I couldn't resist the temptation. I wanted to place one last investment to close this 2020 chitty year on a high note. I have to admit, I wanted to do what I personally like to name as a quick hit-and-run sassy move on The Ether Fund (QETH.U). By this, I mean that I wanted to buy some QETH.U units, and if possible, sell of them on the same day. I do this sort of trading once in a while, but not really often. I am pretty sure that it might be pretty hard for a day trader to perform their art over the TSX. Since our TSX is so strong and is, what I consider as being the best stock market on Earth, knowing that, the conditions are not optimal to find stocks that will register quick gains in one day. But when I found Bitcoin Fund The Class A units (QBTC), The Bitcoin Fund (QBTC.U) and The Ether Fund (QETH.U), I taught: DAY TRADING TIME!!! Just to spice up things a bit. Because in time of a pandemic, you get your excitement on your own, and by any means.
Such investment moves are riskier, of course, so my advice would be to play only the amount you feel comfortable to lose, just in case... Personally, when it comes to The Ether Fund (QETH.U), yes, my idea was to cash - eventually - any future capital gains, but I don't mind if some time pass by before the happy moment actually happens. When I bought my The Ether Fund (QETH.U) shares, something strange happens. I don't know if it's also the case with Bitcoin Fund The Class A units (QBTC) and The Bitcoin Fund (QBTC.U), but with The Ether Fund (QETH.U), it's like the weirdest thing ever. QETH.U trades on the TSX, but it's trading price is in US dollars. Basically, we have a Canadian asset that is trading in US dollars on my precious TSX! This is quite scandalous for me. But I proceed with the buy order anyway.
In the past few days Ethereum (ETH) had been in good vibes. Just a few hours ago, ETH reached $1,0001.54. Currently, at now 10:08 pm Eastern Time, ETH is at $990.46. Ethereum (ETH) highest value for the past 52 weeks was of $1,001.60. The fact that we are currently - at 10:08 pm - closed to those 52-week high is a good sign. It's a sign of stability in the value and I like that.
Cold cash: $3,397.87
On the date of December 31, 2020
Margin account: $50,731.14 @ 4%
Annual interest: $2,029.25
**For a complete update regarding my debt, click on the label "Debt situation" located at the right column of this blog.
There will be no investment portfolio update today because the TSX closed today's session at 17,543.43 points, -80.45. Nothing dramatic, but nothing that worth a portfolio update. In case of need, this one is awesome and mark my highest net value ever! Of course, I want to continue on the right curve. I keep my eyes all open, watching what's going on with the TSX. In 2020, 3iQ launched three funds related to the cryptoasset world. The latest 3iQ's fund is by far the most interesting one, is The Ether Fund (QETH.U).
Ether (ETH) is a digital currency designed to be used primarily within the Ethereum applications. At first, you could believe that Ether is similar to Bitcoin, but it's not the same thing. Ether and Bitcoin share similarities, but through Ethereum, blockchains exist to do more. Ether (ETH) evolves in a completely different financial system, in a system that is dependant. The Ether Fund (QETH.U) trades on the TSX, which is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Regarding the Ether (ETH) trading hours, it's a bit different.
Ether (ETH) can be bought or sold at any time of the day. It made ETH trading quite convenient. Other cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, not to name it, and Ripple (XRP). With its around-the-clock trading, cryptocurrency is a world of its own that reveals to be quite different from the stock market. The cryptocurrency world seems to be more liberal than the stock market. At this time - and I don't think that will ever change - I don't feel comfortable buying cryptocurrencies, especially not Bitcoin (BTC). However, different funds, like Bitcoin Fund The Class A units (QBTC), The Bitcoin Fund (QBTC.U), and The Ether Fund (QETH.U) that trades under the legislation of the TSX gives investors like me the opportunity to get involved in a promising sector.
The reason why I never got any interest in cryptocurrency is because of Bitcoins. In my opinion, Bitcoins are a shit currency that is used by hackers around the world as a preferred method of payment. Around the world, ransomware victims are under one obligation. They need to pay their hackers in Bitcoins to have access to what they have lost. Such madness is being actively promoted by Bitcoin who's doing absolutely nothing to stop such crimes. For me, Bitcoin only means hacking and pain. Bitcoins had been around since 2009, but no one knows for sure the identity of the founders. Bitcoin's founder is known to be Satoshi Nakamoto, but there's no one standing behind that name. Satoshi Nakamoto is only a nickname. Maybe Bitcoin had been created by hackers. No one can know for sure. Some evil hackers would have created Bitcoin as a secure payment method for their illegal activities. The fact that no individual is standing behind Bitcoin is quite frightening to me. That's a problem we don't have when it comes to Ether (ETH).
The founders of Ethereum are Vitalik Buterin and Gavin Wood. From my understanding, Gavin Wood is no longer involved in Ethereum. Vitalik Buterin was born in Russia. He immigrates with his family in Ontario, he even went to the University of Waterloo, but soon drop-out to concentrate on his activities with Ethereum. Listening to interviews that been giving by Vitalik Buterin is interesting. I am far from being a specialist in cryptocurrency, but when Buterin talks about Ethereum and Ether (ETH), I get what he means. His speech is crystal clear. Vitalik Buterin is so smart and amazing. Check it out for yourself:
If I ever buy crypto in my life, it will be in some Ether coins. But for now, I prefer to invest in Ether through The Ether Fund (QETH.U). QETH.U is a recent new comer on the TSX. Today alone, The Ether Fund gains +16.916%. Those great gains are quite appealing.
Just a few days left and 2020 will be behind us. 2020 was supposed to be my year. In 2020, I turned 40, and my father turned 70, so a lot was going on. I had reserved a two-week vacation at the beach in New-Brunswick, everything was going to be a blast. But the good plans didn't happen because of the COVID. I usually go to New-Brunswick every 2-3 months, but in 2020, I didn't do anything. I didn't travel to Cuba either way. I am currently on a two weeks vacation that I am spending at home in Montreal. I could have spent that time in Cuba in a resort somewhere like Cayo Coco, but I resisted the temptation. It is not time to travel overseas, but only a time to stay home.
Despite it all, 2020 wasn't all bad. After all, it's in 2020 that I reached my highest net worth value ever. That value is currently $259,070.79. That's why this in my "vision board" for 2021 and lucky are you to have access to it: