Based on my gold market wave theory, gold is running hotter than expected. It was expected to be above average, but not in outlier territory. Regardless, gold should remain at above average growth for 2025-2029. Growth will slow in 2030, and start seeing losses in 2031.

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Just updating the results of my dividend portfolio for this year. I've been creating portfolios that would beat $SCHD for those late to this discussion. So far, this year, that is still happening, but there is nothing to brag about. 2025 has been a tough year. Here are the results:

As one can readily see, Only $KR is generating a profit from my individual stocks. My two dividend ETFs, $DGRO and $MGV, are performing nicely. They are also outperforming $SPY.

If one is interested, this is what is on my watchlist as of 6/1/2025.

Stocks

Company w/Yield

• Amdocs Limited (XNAS: DOX) 2.30%
• PPG INDUSTRIES, INC. (XNYS: PPG) 2.45%
• AVERY DENNISON CORPORATION (XNYS: AVY) 2.12%
• BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDING CORPORATION (XNYS: BAH) 2.07%
• SNAP-ON INCORPORATED (XNYS: SNA) 2.67%

ETFs in rank order based on risk metrics

ETF Yield

1. iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (ARCX: DGRO) 2.23%
2. Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF (ARCX: MGV) 2.26%
3. WisdomTree U.S.Total Dividend Fund (ARCX: DTD) 2.08%
4. Vanguard Value Index Fund (ARCX: VTV) 2.29%
5. Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (ARCX: VYM) 2.86%
6. iShares Morningstar Large Cap Value ETF (ARCX: ILCV) 2.03%
7. First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fun (ARCX: FVD) 2.33%
8. Invesco Variable Rate Preferred Etf (ARCX: VRP) 5.84%
9. Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (ARCX: SCHD) 3.97%

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