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Portfolio-Level Compounding

How to compound across multiple positions using auto-compounding and manual reinvestment.

Key Takeaways

  • Auto-compounding reinvests matching-token fees during each rebalance automatically
  • Manual compounding: harvest fees and open new positions or withdraw and redeposit larger
  • Combine both methods across a portfolio for maximum growth

Two Compounding Methods

MaxFi gives you two ways to compound. Use both for maximum growth.

Auto-Compounding (Set and Forget)

Enable Fee Compounding when you deposit. During each rebalance, matching-token fees are automatically reinvested into your new position. Non-matching fees go to your wallet.

This happens automatically. No action needed from you.

Manual Compounding (Your Choice)

For the fees and rewards that land in your wallet, you have two options:

Open new positions. Take your harvested fees and deposit them into new positions. Multiple positions earning fees means faster portfolio growth.

Withdraw and redeposit. Withdraw an entire position. Redeposit with the original capital plus all earnings. One larger position.

Portfolio Compounding Strategy

When you have multiple positions, compound them as a portfolio.

Option A: Same-pool reinvestment. Harvest each pool. Open new positions in the same pools. Simple. Each grows independently.

Option B: Best-pool reinvestment. Harvest all pools. Reinvest into whichever pool earns the most right now. Concentrates growth where it matters.

Option C: Diversification. Use harvested fees to enter pools you do not have yet. Spreads risk across more assets.

Example Portfolio

PoolSizeMonthly Fees
WETH/USDC 0.30%$5,000$200
cbBTC/USDC 0.05%$3,000$60
Stablecoin$2,000$20

Total monthly fees: $280. Auto-compounding handles matching-token fees during rebalances. The rest ($140+) lands in your wallet each month.

Reinvest that $140+ every month into new positions. After 12 months, you have added $1,680+ in reinvested fees. Those fees also earn fees. Compounding on top of compounding.

Building a Routine

Every month:

  1. Check maxfi.tech/positions for accumulated fees
  2. Harvest fees from all positions
  3. Open new positions with the harvested tokens (or withdraw and redeposit larger)
  4. Done in a few minutes

Auto-compounding works between your manual sessions. The combination maximizes growth.

What You Learned

  • Auto-compounding reinvests matching-token fees during each rebalance automatically
  • Manual compounding: harvest fees and open new positions or withdraw and redeposit larger
  • Combine both methods across a portfolio for maximum growth
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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I compound into the same position or a new one?
Both work. New positions give you more diversification. Withdrawing and redepositing gives you one larger position. Choose based on your goals.
How often should I compound a portfolio?
Monthly is a good balance for manual compounding. Auto-compounding handles the rest during rebalances. On Base, gas costs are negligible.
Does compounding work in a bear market?
Yes. You still earn trading fees in bear markets. Compounding those fees accelerates your recovery when markets turn.

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