Thanks for stopping by my little corner of the investment world! I’m Noah, an avid DIY investor on a quest for wealth & wisdom.
About Me
If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.
Warren Buffett
Nice to meet you!
Hi, I’m Noah. I am from Germany, but I have lived in Singapore for many years. I am in my late 40s, happily married with two kids.
I’m part entrepreneur, part DIY investor, part financial blogger.
The reason why I love to blog is that it helps me organize my thoughts.
If I want to hone in on thoughts about a certain investment, writing helps me to crystallize my opinion more than any other process.
Stick around and join me on this ride toward wisdom and financial freedom.
Don't wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit.
Proverbs 23:4
Quick Timeline
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1978
Born in Germany
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1992
When I was 14, bought my first stock (Microsoft), and sold it a few months later for approx. 30% profit. Stupid me.
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1996
Studied Business & Economics
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2000
The Dot Com Crash - One of my first major scars. Lost +60% of my personal portfolio
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2002
Moved to Singapore
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2004
Founded a marketing agency providing creative services to multinationals
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2009
Global Financial Crisis - Proud that we were able to get through it all without dismissing any talent, and without delaying any salaries (besides my own)
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2017
Bought my first Bitcoin at 1,050 USD/BTC
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2018
Sold my company for 1,5 Mio USD in shares and 500,000 USD in cash to an American group; invested 200,000 USD in a long-only crypto fund
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2019
Not working in any corporate role anymore, started focusing on generating passive income from stocks, real estate and digital assets
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2021
In March 2021, the first time I receive 500 USD in dividends
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2022
In March 2022, the first time I receive 1.000 USD in dividends
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2022
The crypto fund I invested in (see 2018) pays out 700,000 USD (invested 200,000 USD). Terra implodes (I lost 95,000 USD). Celsius goes bankrupt (100,000 USD still locked up). Receive 135,000 USD in dividends from companies I own shares in.
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2022
Launched Wisestacker.com in April to share my All-Weather Portfolio, dividend calendar, and most recent investment ideas on my financial blog.
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2022
In May 2022, the first time I receive 3.000 USD in dividends
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2023
My dividend portfolio reaches 800,000 USD, my crypto portfolio reaches 900,000 USD. Added the best stock picks page.
The beauty of owning gold is the risks you avoid by owning it.
Michael Weeks (?), friend of Grant Williams
Becoming A DIY Investor
I was 14 when I snagged my first stock: Microsoft.
Bought at a split-adjusted $0.25, rode it to $0.35, then cashed out. “If only I’d held,” I kept muttering.
I did not hold on to my $MSFT shares, but what this story did was it planted a seed. It gave me a front-row seat and let me witness the magic of compounding interest.
I didn’t stick with $MSFT, but that little win planted a seed. It showed me the raw power of compounding up close.
Now, I love breaking down money moves—helping people with their portfolios, spotting opportunities, and geeking out over ranking charts. Check out my investor toolbox page for the gear I use.
My Entrepreneurial Journey
Besides managing my own money, I was always quite entrepreneurial. I founded my own marketing service firm in Singapore in 2004, and invested all the money I had.
I sold it in 2018 for $500,000 USD in cash and $1,5 million USD in shares from the acquiring company. It took a monumental amount of effort to build, and I consider myself very lucky that I was able to sell it.
I still hold stock in the buyer’s company, pulling in $30K to $100K in dividends yearly. An important part of my passive income.
Why Did I Create This Site?
I cooked up Wisestacker as my low-key alter ego. It lets me spill the beans on my money—how much I’ve got, what I trade, what I do.
I’ve always been hooked on seeing how others handle their cash. It fires me up.
But growing up German? Money talk’s taboo. Asking about someone’s finances—or, heaven forbid, their paycheck—is borderline rude.
Germans are like coconuts 
—tough shell, warm core once you crack it. Americans? More like peaches 🍑, but I’ll leave it there.
And after having had some investment success, and having helped plenty of my friends and family members, I created this website.
It’s for DIY investors who want a peek at my playbook —think my All-Weather Portfolio or crypto holdings.
Curious how I find high-yield dividend stocks or my top reasons why I invest in gold? Dig in!
When you combine ignorance and leverage, you get some pretty interesting results.
Warren Buffett
What's Stealth Wealth?
I live by stealth wealth—having money without flashing it.
Most folks around me have no clue I’m doing alright. It keeps life chill—no envy, no drama. I’m all about keeping it discreet, not waving a gold chain.
It allows me to live a peaceful and relaxed life because I don’t become the target of any envy or resentment. I like discretion and don’t want to flaunt my wealth and draw attention.
I am a total optimist but also a realist.
The world’s getting shaky, and I reckon keeping your finances quiet is the smart move.
That’s why Wisestacker.com is my pseudo-anonymous corner—no spotlight, just straight talk.
Pigs can fly if shot out of a large enough cannon, but they eventually return to Earth as bacon.
Harley Bassman
5 Fun Facts About Me.
Fact #1 – My first precious metal play was an Aussie miner, MIM, snagged at 15 in the early ‘90s. It got swallowed by Xstrata, then rolled into Glencore (GLCNF).
Fact #2 – I cut my teeth working two years at a German stockbroker.
Fact #3 – I built and sold the same company—twice.
Fact #4 – My first ten-bagger? Take-Two Interactive (TTWO), the Grand Theft Auto crew. Bought at $17, sold at $175. Sweet ride.
Fact #5 – Worst trade ever: 2,000 Terra Luna at $6. Didn’t sell at $115. Watched it crash to zero from a peak of $225K. Ouch.
See what I’m up to these days on my now page.
In a world addicted to speed, slowness is a superpower.
Carl Honoré
The WiseStacker Way
Here are 10 steps I recommend you take to become FIRE (financially free & retire early):
Write a dead-simple plan.
Know your vibe and style.
Hands-off with mutual funds/ETFs, or DIY like me?
Get rid of any bad debt, such as car loans or credit card debt. Keep the good stuff, like a cheap mortgage.
Track your expenses. Keep it lean.
Spread your wealth—no more than a third in one spot. My buckets:
I Stocks & ETFs (👉Dividend Folio)
II Precious metals (👉 Goldbroker)
III Crypto (👉 Digital Asset Folio)
IV Private equity (shares in 6x firms)
V Alternatives (e.g. 👉 Sun Exchange)
VI Real estate & properties
Save at least 20% of every paycheck.
30-50%? Even better. Then let this trio work for you:
🥇 switch on the auto-pilot
🥈 dollar cost average (DCA)
🥉 compound interest
7️⃣
Manage your risk. Don’t bet the farm.
8️⃣
When dividends cover your bills, you’ve got f-you money. You’re free.
9️⃣
Stack that passive income smart. Market dips? Shrug ‘em off.
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Go DIY. Start stacking, wisely.
I’m financially independent and run my own show. Grateful as hell for it—check out my Gratitude page.
Heads-up: If you chat with me, some info might get saved as cookies. Peek at my privacy policy for the details.
Drop a line anytime (see contact form below)—I love swapping notes with fellow DIY investors!
What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness.
Jean Jacques Rousseau
How I Built This Site
I get frequently asked what tools I use to create this site. Here they are.
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