Investment Comparison – How My Portfolio Grew from 2023 to 2024

Investing is a long-term game, and consistent investing, no matter how small, always leads to results over time. Many new investors feel discouraged when they don’t see immediate returns, but the key is persistence. If you start small, don’t stop—keep going, reinvest your profits, and after a few years, you’ll see the impact of your dedication.

In this post, I’ll share a comparison of my investments between 2023 and 2024, showing how my portfolio has grown over the year and what I have learned from this experience.

Why Investment Comparisons Matter

Comparing investments year over year helps in: 

✔ Tracking Growth – Seeing which investments performed well.
✔ Identifying Weaknesses – Adjusting investments that aren’t growing.
✔ Long-Term Motivation – Reinforcing that regular investing pays off over time.

My Investment Growth from 2023 to 2024

This year, my portfolio has expanded significantly. Here’s a summary of how each of my investment categories performed:

✔ eToro Stocks – Increased from AED 15,184 to AED 23,590 (+55.4%)
✔ Baraka Stocks – Increased from AED 1,692 to AED 9,472 (+460%)
✔ Local Stocks (UAE) – Grew from AED 22,545 to AED 44,533 (+97.5%)
✔ Gold – Increased from AED 6,545 to AED 16,436 (+151%)
✔ Crowdfunding Real Estate (Apartments) – Grew from AED 1,000 to AED 14,325 (+1,332.5%)

These numbers clearly show how regular investments add up over time. Even small, steady contributions grow significantly when combined with compounding, reinvestments, and market appreciation.


Breaking Down My Investments

For those who have been following my posts, I have written about each of these investments in detail:

📌 Stock Market Investing – I started with the US market (eToro, Baraka) and later expanded to UAE stocks. My strategy involves holding strong companies for long-term growth and earning dividends. (Read my stock market post for details!)


 📌 Gold Investment – I started buying gold as a safe-haven asset and have been investing monthly in physical gold. (Full post available on my gold investment journey!)


 📌 Crowdfunding Real Estate – I invested in real estate through crowdfunding platforms, focusing on rental income and long-term appreciation. (Details in my real estate investment post!)

Each of these investments played a role in my overall financial growth and portfolio stability.

Key Takeaways from My Investment Growth

1️⃣ Consistent Investing Wins – No matter how small you start, invest regularly. Over time, small amounts compound into large gains.
2️⃣ Diversification is Crucial – My investments across stocks, gold, and real estate helped me balance risk and maximize returns.
3️⃣ Don’t Get Discouraged – Investing is a long-term journey, and results don’t show immediately. Stick with it, and over time, you’ll see the progress.

Final Thoughts – Stay Consistent, Stay Focused

If you are just starting your investment journey, don’t be discouraged by slow growth at first. Stick with it, keep reinvesting, and after a few years, you’ll look back and realize how much you’ve achieved.

🚀 How has your investment journey been? Share your experiences in the comments!

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