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Due to time constraints, I haven't been able to make as many updates as I'd like. I do not anticipate having time for regular updates for the foreseeable future. However, these are my most recent thoughts on the market. The market looks to be in correction mode. I'm not seeing *strong* sell signals just yet. Earnings are largely over, and CPI data came in better than expected. We'll see what happens next. Growth stocks are extremely volatile. Just look at swings with ENPH, UPST, MQ, and JMIA. The price of growth stock investing is volatility.  One has to decide for oneself whether they can live with the volatility or are better suited to Blue Chip, Dividend, or ETF investing. Sometimes the only way to know what one's style is is through experience. In my personal portfolio, I sold ENPH due to concerns about interest rates on solar installations. The stock is atttactively priced, in my opinion, and it is on my close watch list. I also sold CB and WM -- they are extre...

The total beginning value below is the sum of each share at the price of purchase. The Model Portfolio launched on November 29, 2022. Total Beginning Value          $12,880 Current Value                            $15,497 Return                                           16.9% SPY                                                6% QQQ                                             17.2% The Model Portfolio is outperforming the "Market" (SP500) by 10.9%, while its returns nearly match those of QQQ. The...

The market made a strong move up today, particularly in growth stocks. UPST rose 15%, NET 8%, SNOW 6%, NVDA 5%, and GLBE 5% (rounded numbers).  UPST is up over 100% this year, as are NVDA, CELH, GLBE, and NFLX.  Several other growth stocks are up nearly 100%, including COIN, SE, ASML, and NU. Why are these stocks up so much? Here are some possible explanations.     1. Declines in COVID infections and the reopening of economies     2. Many stocks, including growth stocks, were near historically low valuations, and funds bought                 the dips     3. Many companies are reporting better-than-expected earnings.     4. Declining inflation     5. A possible pause in rising interest rates Most recently, regional bank ETF's are turning up for the first time in a long-time. Stronger regional banks may lead to greater investor confidence. SPY did not make a strong move above resistanc...

Model Portfolio Holdings SNOW     +22% CELH     +21% AMD       +13.6% NET         +13% NU         +11% GOOGL   +11% CRWD     +10% WM         +8.5% MA           +8% DDOG     +5.5% GLBE        +4.5% MELI        +3% CB            -4.5% ENPH      -18% This website is created and authored by Marlin Sandlin and is published and provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and merely cites my own personal opinions.  I am not a financial advisor, and this website is not intended to constitute investment advice or provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or investment product.  Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strict...

Additions I'm adding 100 shares of NU to the model portfolio. The current price is $5.24 for a total cost of  $540. Adding 2 shares of CRWD @ $118 for $236. Adding 2 shares of CELH @ $100 for $200. Adding 1 share of MA @ $375 Adding 1 share of CB @ $195 Adding 10 shares of GLBE @ $29 for $290 Adding 1 share of ENPH @ $155 Adding 1 share of MELI @ $1,213 Adding 5 shares of DDOG @ $75 for $375 Adding 10 shares of NET @ $41 for $410 Adding 100 shares of NU @ $5.24 for $524 P&L SNOW 130/155 = +16% CELH 88/100 = +12% GOOGL 96/105 = +8.6% WM 158/168 = +6% MA 356/376 = +5.4% AMD 84/87 = +3.5% CRWD 118/118 = breakeven  NET = breakeven DDOG = breakeven MELI = breakeven NU = breakeven GLBE = 30/29 1.03 or -3% CB 211/195 = 1.08 or -8% ENPH = 187/155 1.21 or -21% Total Gain = $608 Total Portfolio Gain Percentage  = +6.8% SPY Return Since Model Portfolio Launch = +2.8% This website is created and authored by Marlin Sandlin and is published and provided for informationa...

I will probably post more background info on the companies, but for now, I'm keeping it brief. ENPH is a play on solar power. They sell microinverters used in the most efficient solar energy setups. GLBE is a cross-border currency and translation service. They not only convert currencies -- they provide language translation to their customers. Both companies have strong revenue growth. Projected ENPH revenue growth is 20.2% CAGR over 5 years; for GLBE, the number is 28.8%. I am adding medium-sized positions as the market may pull back in May.  Sentiment changes quickly, and after being in extreme fear not too long ago, we're back to greed. Some profit-taking from the big players may explain the recent dip in the SP500. I am adding three shares of ENPH at $196.88 And I'm adding 15 shares of GLBE at $30. ENPH $196.88 x 3 = $590.64 GLBE $30 x 15 = $450 These are the current Model Portfolio Holdings. 1. AMD 2. CB 3. CELH 4. CRWD 5. GLBE 6. GOOGL 7. MA 8. SNOW 9. WM I'd like...

Here is an update on the returns of the Model Portfolio stocks. AMD      +15.5% CB             -13.2% CELH     +10.1% CRWD    +11.6% GOOGL  +9.1% MA          +1.8% SNOW    +6.6% WM        -0.5% I will post the total return ASAP. This website is created and authored by Marlin Sandlin and is published and provided for informational and entertainment purposes only and merely cites my own personal opinions.  I am not a financial advisor, and this website is not intended to constitute investment advice or provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or investment product.  Any action you take upon the information you find on this website is strictly at your own risk.  This website may share links to articles and information which is interesting to me, but it is in no way an endorsement by me or by anyone ...