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148 - Van Life Portfolio Update (Dec–Feb): Main vs Income Account Results
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- Roaming Returns
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- Mar 20, 2026
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- 2598
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Summary
It’s time for our quarterly van life portfolio update (December, January, & February) — and this is the portfolio we’re using to support our lifestyle experiment: live off portfolio income while our long-term holdings compound in the background. We run this strategy in two pieces : Main Portfolio: long-term, reliable dividend/stability holdings designed to compound Income Portfolio: higher-risk, high-yield positions intended to generate bigger payouts and stretch our runway (even if NAV declines) This quarter is a unique comparison because condo proceeds were invested throughout the quarter , so it’s not a clean apples-to-apples versus last quarter — but it is a powerful snapshot of what happens when you deploy capital in real time. In this episode, we cover: What stocks/ETFs are in each portfolio (main vs income) What changed: buys + sells and why Our month-by-month income results for Dec / Jan / Feb Yield trends we’re noticing (what’s paying less, what’s consistent, what’s volatile) What looks overvalued vs undervalued (watchlist + “safety margin” ideas) Which positions have DRIP turned on vs off and why Our strategy: use the income account to cover expenses while the main portfolio compounds The reality of what happens when an income month comes in lower than projected 📌 Spreadsheets Included: Here's the ticker valuation spreadsheet for buy-up-to prices Here's the dividend totals spreadsheet so you can review the numbers after listening If you’re curious about building a lifestyle around cash flow , experimenting with high-yield income, and balancing risk while still playing the long game—this episode will give you real numbers, holdings, and decisions. _________________________________________________________________________________ Questions? Email Tim at debr…