Core Insights - The 30 Year Treasury yield has increased significantly from a low of 1.35% in 2020 to 4.829%, marking the highest levels in nearly 20 years [1] Investment Strategy - The investment approach focuses on a diversified portfolio including low-cost index funds, U.S. T-Bills/Treasuries, investment real estate, and a small percentage of individual stocks [1] - Individual stock selections aim to achieve long-term growth exceeding index performance or to provide higher income compared to real estate investments [1] Current Holdings - The current individual stock holdings include Amazon (AMZN), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), T. Rowe Price (TROW), and Bionano Genomics (BMNR) [1] - The strategy involves being long on all stocks except TROW, for which covered calls are consistently sold [1] Analyst Background - The analyst has a background in real estate investment and brokerage, holding an MBA from Maryland's Smith School of Business [1] - Writing for Seeking Alpha serves as a platform for the analyst to refine decision-making and engage with community feedback [1]