Tagged: Portfolio Strategy

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Investment Trust Winners and Losers of 2025: Key Lessons for Smarter Long-Term Investing

The investment trust landscape in 2025 delivered sharp contrasts. Some trusts surged ahead on strong fundamentals, while others stumbled under leverage, valuation pressure, or poor governance. This article breaks down the biggest winners and losers of the year and highlights the essential lessons every long-term investor should take away.

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Garmin as a Core Holding for a Long-Term, Income-Oriented Portfolio

Garmin has evolved into one of the most reliable, income-friendly technology companies, offering a rare combination of diversification, financial strength, and dividend consistency. With leading positions across fitness, outdoor, aviation, and marine electronics (and no long-term debt) the company provides long-term investors with both stability and growing income potential. This article explores why Garmin has become an appealing core holding for conservative, income-oriented portfolios.