€358.28 in dividends in 30 days. 78 payouts. 91 entries. 276 positions. Plus May outlook, plus my COMPLETE portfolio from top to flop — unfiltered.
In this portfolio update I show you my entire hard-asset portfolio without any filter: which stocks are running (Canacol Energy +256%, Mara Holdings +45%, Vale Indonesia +28%, GERDAU +27%, M.P. Evans +22%, BW LPG +19%), which are bleeding (Bukit Asam −27%, Indo Tambangraya −19.5%, Unilever Indonesia −18%, PBF −17%, Horizon Oil −17%), and what my plan is for May 2026.
Also: my learning curve since 2022 — from hydrogen hype and tech FOMO to hard-asset cash flow. April 2026 delivers MORE dividend in one month than all of 2022 combined (€45.74). That is 7.8x growth in 4 years.
1. April 2026 in Numbers
- €358.28 dividends (78 payouts)
- €5.63 interest
- €1,611.34 new buys
- 91 total activities
- 276 current positions
- CMB.Tech: $0.64 Dividend June 2026 — Ex-Div Explained
- Sell in May 2026: Myth or Real Signal?
For comparison: in 2022 I received only €45.74 in dividends — the entire year. April 2026 beats that in 30 days by a factor of 7.8x. That is the magic of cash-flow compounding — not witchcraft, but consistent hard-asset strategy with dividend reinvestment.
More Oil & Gas: Full guide: Best Upstream Oil & Gas Stocks 2026 — Devon, APA, Var Energi, Coterra and more with dividend analysis.
2. April Buys: €1,611 Across 5 Positions
| Stock | Shares | Price | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Pref | 4x | €88.04 | €352.16 |
| Scandinavian Tobacco | 34x | €9.23 | €313.82 |
| Novo Nordisk B | 7x | €31.60 | €221.17 |
| Central Asia Metals | 280x | — | €499.80 |
| Unilever Indonesia | 2,100x | €0.092 | €193.20 |
3. Top Dividends April 2026
| Stock | Sector | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| International Seaways (INSW) | Tanker | €35.31 (+€2.09) |
| Scandinavian Tobacco (STG) | Tobacco | €30.22 |
| Thungela Resources | Coal | €26.18 |
| CMB.Tech (3 tranches) | Shipping Diversified | €25.99 |
| Rio Tinto AU + GB | Mining Diversified | €24.35 |
| Energean PLC | Upstream | €22.70 |
| Valterra Platinum | PGM Mining | €17.99 |
| Medical Properties (MPW) | REIT | €14.54 |
| Innovative Industrial Properties | REIT | €13.68 |
| Mercedes-Benz (MBG) | Automotive | €7.57 |
4. Top Performers: Canacol, Mara, Vale Indonesia, GERDAU
Canacol Energy — +256%
The clear number 1 in the portfolio. Canacol is a Colombian gas specialist with long-term contracts. More than tripled since entry 2 years ago. The position stays for now — cash flow coverage sufficient for dividend hikes.
Mara Holdings — +45%
My only Bitcoin miner. Positioned as an asymmetric bet on the Bitcoin halving cycle and energy-efficiency lead. Small position, high volatility.
Vale Indonesia — +28%
Nickel specialist in the Indo sleeve. Recovering from a low. More on the Vale parent (VALE) in the Vale Analysis 2026.
GERDAU — +27%
Brazilian steel cash-flow champion. Full position — see Gerdau Analysis 2026. Steel cycle turning in favor of US reshoring.
Other mid-field performers: BW LPG (+19%, see BW LPG Consolidation), M.P. Evans (+22%, palm oil pure play), NewtekOne (BDC), CVS Health (pharma retail), Ardmore Shipping, Hafnia (see Tanker Comparison), ING Groep.
5. Underperformers: Bukit Asam, Indo Tambangraya, Unilever Indonesia, PBF
Unilever Indonesia (−18%) is a small consumer-goods position, currently under pressure from rupiah weakness. PBF Energy (−17%) suffers from refinery margin compression. Horizon Oil (−17%) I recently analyzed — Horizon Oil Analysis 2026 — Papua New Guinea risk persists.
6. Learning Curve Since 2022: From Hydrogen Hype to Hard-Asset Cash Flow
2022: hydrogen stocks (Plug Power, Nel ASA), tech-growth FOMO, crypto bets without a clear thesis. Dividends 2022: €45.74. Full year.
2023: first tanker positions (Frontline, DHT), pivot to yield-oriented sectors.
2024: full pivot to hard assets. Mining sleeve built out (see the complete Mining Overview 2026). Upstream sleeve follows — Upstream Finale with 26 stocks.
April 2026: €358 dividends in one month. 7.8x the entire year 2022. Not a question of faith, but math: consistent cash-flow investing beats FOMO trading across every cycle.
7. May 2026 (Running): €12.98 from 7 Payouts + €800 Deposit
May start: €12.98 from 7 payouts (AT&T, Universal, Verizon, Edison International, Trinity Industries, Altria). Plus €800 fresh deposit. Planned May buys: Hapag-Lloyd (container consolidation play, see Shipping Consolidation 2026), APA (continued build), BCE (telecom yield), Champion Iron (iron-ore mid-cap).
Also: ISIN switch Bitfarms → Keel Infrastructure (crypto mining restructuring).
Weekly Recap KW19 — €164 Special Dividend
Right after this portfolio update came the KW19 special-dividend hammer: INSW $4.55 + Dorian LPG $1.00 = ~€164 gross in one week. Plus: Arbor Realty cuts, Trump 25% EU auto tariff, Iran talks crash Brent.
To Weekly Recap KW19 →8. Portfolio Structure: How 276 Positions Are Distributed
- Shipping (Tanker, LPG, LNG, Bulk, Car Carrier, Diversified) — cash-flow anchor. See Shipping Hub.
- Mining (Diversified, Coal, Gold/Silver, Copper, Steel, PGM) — commodity supercycle. 22 mining stocks overview.
- Upstream (Oil & Gas) — 26-stock sleeve. Upstream Finale 2026.
- REITs (Equity + Mortgage) — yield diversification. MPW Analysis.
- Pipelines / Midstream — stable yield component. Midstream Hub.
- Pharma (Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, soon Bayer) — comeback sleeve.
- Dividend classics (Tobacco, Telecom, Insurance) — cash-flow base.
9. Strategy Update Q2 2026: What Is Changing?
Three strategic shifts for Q2 2026:
- Pharma sleeve widening: Novo Nordisk (see Analysis) is just the start. Bayer is coming in KW20, Pfizer already in.
- REIT series starting: with MPW as REIT #01 (see MPW Analysis 2026) and STAG Industrial as REIT #02 (KW20).
- Mining becoming more selective: instead of all 22 stocks, focus on cash-flow champions: Rio Tinto (see BHP vs. Rio Tinto Comparison), Glencore, Central Asia Metals, Valterra Platinum.
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