03-02-2018, 01:08 AM
I do keep an eye on total portfolio value but it's not an important metric. I pay a lot more attention to the dividends, or what I just started last year: cashflow from investments. In this I look at the dividends, interest payments, IBs stock yield enhancement program as well as any realized gain from options trading. So basically that is what I look to see what amount of money, in euros, I could use if I wanted to live with my investment income only.
Other than that I do have an app on my phone where I can see the current prices of all my holdings. It's just to see if something special is going on and to identify where I want to invest my next chunk of money. And seeking alpha is great for sending you all the important news relating to the stocks you own... so basically my mobile app and email are all I follow daily. (and this is because I enjoy doing it, not because I have to keep myself updated daily!)
Other than that I do have an app on my phone where I can see the current prices of all my holdings. It's just to see if something special is going on and to identify where I want to invest my next chunk of money. And seeking alpha is great for sending you all the important news relating to the stocks you own... so basically my mobile app and email are all I follow daily. (and this is because I enjoy doing it, not because I have to keep myself updated daily!)