The TSX closed the first trading day of the week on a very strong note, ending the session at 35,275.64 points, up 337.79 points, 0.97%. While watching those beautiful gains unfold, I did what I do every single time, or almost every single time when the markets are playing in my favour: I updated my investment portfolio! And today, the numbers were once again very nice to look at.
My investment portfolio closed the session at $611,099.48. This past Friday, it had closed at $610,144.67. I have now been above the $600K mark since May 22. Ever since then, my portfolio has kept surprising me in the best possible way. Since May 22, my portfolio has gone from $602,151.75 to $604,214.80, then to $607,647.44, $607,122.22, $610,144.67, and now... $611,099.48!
I could have been even closer to $615K today, but my investments in Pembina Pipeline (PPL) and Enbridge (ENB) got caught in a small decline, which dragged down my final result a little. Earlier in the day, I thought I might finish somewhere around $612K, but honestly, I am certainly not going to complain about closing at $611K.
Still, I have to admit that I feel just a little bit anxious these days. I know very well that at some point, my portfolio could fall back below the $600K mark. I don’t know when it will happen, or even if it will happen anytime soon, but I really wouldn’t like to see it happen right now. Let me enjoy my $600K just a little bit longer, please!
The way I enjoy it is quite simple: I look at those beautiful numbers inside my brokerage account, and whenever the numbers are playing in my favour, I publish an update of my investment portfolio. It may sound a little silly, but after years and years of investing, saving, reinvesting dividends, and staying invested through all kinds of market conditions, seeing those numbers feels quite rewarding.
The best part is that we still have seven months left to go for 2026. A lot can happen between now and the end of the year, but for now, my investment portfolio is registering some very solid gains, and I really enjoying it. It is a good thing that my portfolio is doing well because I will soon have to withdraw around $3,000 to maybe $4,000 from my TFSA to cover some expenses.
Inside my TFSA portfolio, I have been using my TD Cash Management ETF (TCSH) as a sort of savings deposit account. It was always part of the plan that, at some point during the summer, I would have to sell some of my TCSH units, so I don’t mind. That is exactly why I bought them in the first place. In my case, expenses added up quickly...
I bought some summer clothes, got my toenails done, treated myself to a new pair of Asics shoes, went out, went to the movies, to the movies, eating out more than I should and I enjoyed myself. Until my vacation in a few weeks, I will try to put the brakes on my spending, or at least try to control it a little bit better. One very easy wat to save money is to eat home before leaving and to bring snacks.
This time of year is so much fun in Montreal, and it can be very easy to spend money here. There is always somewhere to go, something to do, something to buy, or something tempting to try. But there are also plenty of free activities to enjoy. The trick is to enjoy those free activities without spending any money, which is not always easy. It takes a bit of self-discipline and requires to work on building days where you won't spend any money. That's how I handle it.
In Montreal, some of my favourite activities are beautifully simple: walking around the city, looking at all the beautiful flowers, enjoying the outdoors, exploring different neighbourhoods, and taking advantage of the free festivals.
Sometimes, the best things are free. And sometimes, the best feeling is simply opening your brokerage account and seeing that your investment portfolio is still holding strong above $600K. Thanks God.
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