BLACKROCK SC.+TECH. TR.II

The broader equity market saw declines in early August but ended near all-time highs to finish off the month. I put some capital to work this month at the low, but not as much as I had planned initially, as the market swiftly recovered. Most of the moves this month were corporate action-driven events, primarily the BlackRock tender offers, as we finished up the first measurement period. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

This year, BSTZ has outperformed BST due to valuation improvement and a brighter outlook for private investments. BSTZ's valuation gap has closed significantly, moving from a 20% discount to an 8% discount to net asset value. The private equity market's recovery and increased liquidity could continue to positively impact BSTZ, which has a larger allocation to pre-public investments. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Today, we revisit dividend investing, discussing compounding returns and the dividend snowball. A common dilemma for investors is the decision between income and income growth. We explore the 1% Rule in depth, explaining why earning 1% per month could be a minimum threshold for an income-focused fund. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com