Portfolio Value Update - December 2025

Portfolio Value
In December, my portfolio rose by $738, increasing from $223,120 to $223,858. Honestly, I was expecting a sell-off, but it didn’t happen. The stock market continued to go higher, braking through all-time highs every week. We’ll see how January plays out. At least I have a new contribution room of $7,000 in my TFSA account.


Dividends
Dividends received in December 2025: $923.66
Dividends received in December 2024: $827.56
Year-Over-Year Dividend Growth: $96.10 or 11.61%
Year-To-Date Dividend Income: $10,468.81


Portfolio Value Update - November 2025

Portfolio Value
In November, my portfolio rose by $7,814, increasing from $215,306 to $223,120. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting the markets to perform well that month. They showed some weakness during the first week, but then recovered and continued rallying to new all-time highs.



Dividends
Dividends received in November 2025: $907.32
Dividends received in November 2024: $822.23
Year-Over-Year Dividend Growth: $85.09 or 10.34%
Year-To-Date Dividend Income: $9,545.15


Portfolio Value Update - October 2025

Portfolio Value
In October, my portfolio decreased by $651, falling from $215,957 to $215,306. The Canadian markets appeared to peak and then moved sideways throughout the month. As November begins, the trend has shifted downward.



Dividends
Dividends received in October 2025: $913.44
Dividends received in October 2024: $808.00
Year-Over-Year Dividend Growth: $105.44 or 13.04%
Year-To-Date Dividend Income: $8,637.83

I reached a new dividend milestone of $900+ per month.


Portfolio Value Update - September 2025

Portfolio Value
In September, my portfolio grew by $7,493, rising from $208,464 to $215,957. The majority of this growth was driven by stock appreciation, with an additional $250 in fresh capital contributed to my TFSA. As of now, I have $500 in contribution room remaining for the year.



Dividends
Dividends received in September 2025: $891.33
Dividends received in September 2024: $791.84
Year-Over-Year Dividend Growth: $99.49 or 12.56%
Year-To-Date Dividend Income: $7,724.39



Portfolio Value Update - August 2025

Portfolio Value
In August, my portfolio grew by $8,787, rising from $199,667 to $208,464. I'm pleased to see it finally surpass the $200,000 milestone. The majority of this growth was driven by stock appreciation, with an additional $250 in fresh capital contributed to my TFSA. As of now, I have $750 in contribution room remaining for the year.



Dividends
Dividends received in August 2025: $885.67
Dividends received in August 2024: $793.28
Year-Over-Year Dividend Growth: $92.39 or 11.64%
Year-To-Date Dividend Income: $6,833.06