Seven years ago, Dividend Growth Investor (DGI) asked me if I’d like to participate in the Warren Buffett bet. For those unfamiliar, in 2008 Buffett famously challenged the hedge fund industry:Can you beat the S&P 500 over a period of 10 years?Buffett won as the hedge fund got clobbered by the S&P 500.But I like fun experiments and a little … [Read more...] about Warren Buffett Bet, Year 7: Back To Winning
Performance
Performance Update: Irrational Exuberance?
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers. For … [Read more...] about Performance Update: Irrational Exuberance?
Performance Update: September 2024, All-Time High!
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers. For … [Read more...] about Performance Update: September 2024, All-Time High!
Performance Update: June, July, August!! Oh My!!!
My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, I’ll continue to share my numbers. For … [Read more...] about Performance Update: June, July, August!! Oh My!!!
Performance Update: May*
*What a boring title! Some days, the creative juices just aren't flowing.My main goal* was to build an investment and cash portfolio of $1,120,000* ($1,000,000 to retire on and $120,000 to pay off the house) in 1500 days**, starting from 1/1/2013 and ending in February of 2017. I made my goal in 2016, my 1500 Days are over, and I’ve left my job. In the interest of openness, … [Read more...] about Performance Update: May*