Hi Toofuzzy, Yes, I've "started" investing and am making a small amount over inflation, about 3.9-4.0% overall but at the same time reduced the inherited losing positions by a lot and am now sitting on about 65% cash while I wait for the market to settle down as to what direction it is likely to head for the next while.
The positions I do have are doing quite well, what with dividends and positions' gains. The return includes the total portfolio, positions and cash, so the positions are doing quite well overall, about 11%, value and dividends combined. However, as one can see, large cash positions don't bring in all that much so I'm looking to find positions with relatively low volatility with some returns to wait out the coming decline.
Best,
Allen