Portfolio under the microscope: My exposure to Dutch stocks – why I hold $ADYEN and am waiting for $ASML
In my portfolio I currently hold only one Dutch stock – $ADYEN.AS . I have two positions in it with a combined weight of about 3% of the portfolio. Both are currently at a loss, but I stay calm and hold them with a medium-term horizon and a target price around 1530 USD.
...Results from companies in my portfolio this week
This week brings results from several key positions in my portfolio. Here is an overview with my take on each, supported by a rationale.
$KO : I expect a standard report with minimal surprises; in turbulent times this is a stock that holds its value and serves as a safer haven. Rationale: Consensus estimates Q4 2025 EPS $0.57 (+3.6...
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I'll be very interested in inflation, because it can change a lot of things again.
European stocks in my portfolio — why I prefer the USA
In the long term I don’t trust most European stocks due to weak economic growth, strict regulation, and lower upside compared with the USA. Therefore, in my dollar portfolio I focus mainly on American stocks, where I see better returns and more opportunities to benefit from innovation.
Today, after the drop (around -1.8% to...
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If Trump attacks Greenland, assets owned by Europeans in the US could theoretically be frozen. Similar to what’s happening now with assets in Russia. That would be pretty brutal, wouldn't it?
$ASML is a great company — I bought around $600 and I’m not going to sell! But I didn’t know Adyen and I’ll definitely take a look at the company, thanks!