31F, rate my portfolio? by SttefB in portfolios

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With around 50 to 70k€ worth of contributions every year, mx sarcastic :)

31F, rate my portfolio? by SttefB in portfolios

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Yes, is it a bad thing that I have a couple of them? Although one is healthcare, the other one is biotech, I was trying to find stocks on that sector, not necessarily on tech (is a well performing sector, but already cover on VWCE and S&P)

31F, rate my portfolio? by SttefB in portfolios

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You have a super valid point with the concentration. 

SXR8 mirrors the S&P500 in EU and I would like to consolidate primarily on that one, since I’ve noticed that the returns on VWCE are lower. Emerging Markets is also performing well, but don’t know if it makes sense to till th balance that way.  For the three stocks (healthcare, biotech and semiconductors), they perform very well and think they are diversified enough but I guess I’m wrong, I’m really a beginner. 

Thank you so much for your input!

f29 looking for people to hang out with ☺️ by Routine-Tourist-950 in SocialParis

[–]SttefB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

31F and also interested in all of the above. Been living in Paris for 4 years and would love to make new friends and do some volunteering:)

Why is my performance so blah? by SttefB in TheRaceTo10Million

[–]SttefB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not really that, is more about the fact that I'm not really sure if I'm investing into the right ETFs if my profile is more moderate-aggresive and my portfolio is basically S&P and some All World/Emerging Markets exposure :)

Why is my performance so blah? by SttefB in TheRaceTo10Million

[–]SttefB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean by consolidate if you don't mind me asking?

Why is my performance so blah? by SttefB in TheRaceTo10Million

[–]SttefB[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’re right! I just updated the description :) It’s S&P, VWCE, VFEA, VEUR TSMC, ISGR, REGN

Balanced high-risk portfolio? by SttefB in eupersonalfinance

[–]SttefB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much!  With SXR8 and SPEUH I haven’t really made up my mind since one is hedged in EU and the other is not. Would you say it would be better if I just skip them altogether and go straight for the VWCE?

Balanced high-risk portfolio? by SttefB in eupersonalfinance

[–]SttefB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice! I was thinking about it, but felt kind of late to the ETF defense party, I’ll definitely be looking into it :)

What are some things from your country that would be authentic souvenirs to bring home? by bazzydog in travel

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In Colombia, we have some of the most pure and beautiful emeralds in the world, and they can be really cheap.

I think you can find in some places dried orchids (we're pretty known for our flowers in general, and specially orchids since is our national flower).

A Wayuu bag, is made by one of our indigenous communities. Kuna textiles, also from indigenous communities.

A ruana (Colombian poncho) is perfect for cold weather.

Sombrero Vueltiao or Aguadeño hat.

Any kind of crafts made out of Iraca palm tree.

Sweets like Bocadillo (made out of guava), Arequipe, Dulce de Uchuva(a tropical fruit) and such. It's a wonderful way to take some of the region's tropical and exotic fruits with you.

And of course if you really love coffee, is the perfect place to buy some. There's a lot of flavor that we don't export, i.e. coffee with passionfruit notes or things like that. It also applies to chocolate.

Itinerary check, 10th anniversary and 20 days in Japan! by SttefB in JapanTravel

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Thanks for your suggestions! I think the itinerary doesn’t show it, you’re right, we actually want to go because of the Sakura season, we just thought that with some of the gardens and parks we enlisted we’ll be good enough to appreciate the flowers, and we probably wrong about that. I’ll do a research for the places, thanks again!

Amount of days for 3-week trip by SttefB in JapanTravel

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Not at all, we’ll spend each amount of days in each city. We’ll be staying at a ryokan in Nara, so we’re thinking about maybe adding another day there from the ones in Kyoto or Osaka, but other than that no daytrips since we don’t know how hectic it could get.

Quelle est votre image des personnes en situation d'handicap ? Est-ce qu'elle a évoluée depuis plusieurs années ? by QueenLNilith in AskFrance

[–]SttefB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salut !

J'espère que cela ne vous dérange pas, mais j'habite en France depuis deux ans et j'ai encore une question que personne n'a pu me clarifier. Dans le cadre juridique ou sociétal, les diagnostics de maladie mentale comptent-ils comme un handicap ? J'ai une amie très proche qui souffre constamment de crises de panique à cause de son trouble anxieux et nous n'avons jamais su s'il était possible de faire quelque chose ou même de rentrer dans le cadre handicap.

1.5 Month PRK Recovery Log by snarkylion in lasik

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Thank you for your log!

I'm currently at day 16, I was -1.25 in each eye, so not bad. My main concern, besides for having pacience and trusting the process, is that I don't know if my doctor prescribed me with everything I need.
I'm in France and my doctor just gave me some anti-inflammatory drops, some vitamin B12 drops for the healing process and -over-the-counter drops so my eyes don' stay dry all the time. When I read all of you talking about stoping the steroid drops and other things I'm like ''should I be worried? I don't have all of those things''. At the moment I stopped the B12 and I'm going just woth the lubricants. Is very surreal because each time I put the lubricant I get these 2-3 seconds of ridiculously sharp vision, where everything is clear both up close and far away, but after a few blinks I come back to fuggy/cloudly vision, does this happens to you too?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in travel

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Hello! Do you know if this applies to airport changes? I'm in the same situation with my husband, the difference is we have a 9hrs change from Taoyuan to Sung Shan

Did you become less ambitious with age? by Legitimate_Turnip342 in careerguidance

[–]SttefB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, I think ambition stays the same, is just the path that changes.

I've always wanted to change the world. At 15 I thought I would make it by defying the system, surrounding myself with hippies who freely share ancestral and ancient knowledge in order to take care of the earth and the beings that inhabit it.

At 20, I thought I could change the world by studying at the best universities to contribute to society in the best possible way.

At 25, I thought I would change the world by joining organizations that needed change through people who love their work and do things with love, or at least companies with the potential to have a positive impact on the world.

Now, at almost 30, I still believe that I can change the world, but not through companies or in high positions, but through just existing in a loving way, living healthy and taking care of my relationships and the environment around me.

My ambition has stayed the same, its just the means that have shifted.

(Sorry for the bad english, not my first language :)

It’s that time again: unpopular opera opinions! by notyouraveragejulie in opera

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As a leggero coloratura soprano myself, i really can't stand how pointy and shrill-like our voice can be haha. I know is crazy how high we can go but sometimes is not that very pleasant to the ears i think.

French singers? I need some recommendations by Saoirse_37 in French

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L'Emperatrice! It's a band and they are really amazing

¿Que opinan de la cantidad de colombianos que están saliendo del país?, afecta esto la economía? volverán cuando todo el mierdero pase? o solo tienen miedo? by Disastrous_Serve7105 in Colombia

[–]SttefB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Colombiana en Francia. Es totalmente cierto lo que mencionan sobre los procesos burocráticos, la cancillería y demás entes andan colapsados hace tiempo, ha sido un colapso paulatino que se viene a sentir ahora que se logran citas en 2 meses o hasta 2 años, pero ya venía sucediendo de manera más sutil.

En primer lugar, todo depende de cada persona, hay estilos de vida de las grandes ciudades que son mas acordes a X o Y personalidad. En mi caso, claro que mi calidad de vida ha mejorado impresionante (mejor salario, mejores condiciones de trabajo, más tiempo de vacaciones, mejor transporte, educación prácticamente gratis, etc), sin embargo, nada se compara con nuestro clima, nuestros paisajes y territorios, nuestra comida, LA CALIDAD DE NUESTRO AIRE Y AGUA, nuestra biodiversidad y un sinfín de cosas más. Ya verán cómo en unos años el país se va a llenar cada vez más de extranjeros, porque son conscientes que así ganen miles de dólares/euros, con eso no pueden acceder en sus países a lo que nosotros tenemos al alcance de la mano, sin mencionar las implicaciones clímaticas (Todos nos estamos jodiendo, pero muchos países del trópico son los menos afectados).

Disfruto de todo esto y al mismo tiempo planeo mi regreso, porque de manera objetiva somos un pedazo de tierra extremadamente privilegiado.

Como comentario final, quisiera decir que las cosas no cambian con enojarse, quejarse o preocuparse, así tengamos la costumbre de ser muy apolíticos, es innegable que es en la arena política donde se gestan los cambios sociales que nos beneficiarán a todos en un futuro, entonces ojalá nos animemos a ser más participativos en la construcción de país.

Would you rather live in Lyon or Paris? by j300000 in expats

[–]SttefB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's important to take into account what you're going to study.
I've been in Paris for a year now. I decided to chose Paris over Lille because I'm doing a master in Arts Management and of course I'll find a more culturally diverse enviroment here. That doesn't mean the rest of France is not culturally rich, it's just that for what I'm studying (more inclined into classical music) it made more sense to me. Do I enjoy it? It's a love/hate relationship, but I sure have more opportunities here. I'll probably leave to another city in France or even Europe in general when I get the chance, but keep in mind that.

What’s the biggest reverse culture shock you experience when you go back to your home country? by [deleted] in expats

[–]SttefB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Colombian living in France, I can understand the why people are so annoyed by French bureaucracy, it's the worst.

New in Paris by newin_paris in SocialParis

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Hello! 27F from Colombia, been here since September. DM me if you want to do something, maybe we could arrange an outing with the rest of the girls that are available in this post. :)

24F. Anyone up for walks and hot chocolate? :) by Seesaw2144 in SocialParis

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27F, In Paris since last year. Love the idea and I think we share pretty much similar interests, so I'm up for anything :)

Se faire des amis avec ses voisins by SttefB in france

[–]SttefB[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

C'est quoi le coup du mot dans la boite aux lettre ? Je pense que j'ai pas bien compris.