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AK-47
Week 5 – Portfolio Rebalancing & Gains Consolidation
Closing out May, the portfolio continues to show strong momentum in the core AI and semiconductor themes
Performance Highlights
Intel (INTC): Remains a pillar of the portfolio, currently up +162.47%.
Astera Labs (ALAB): Has been an exceptional performer, now yielding a +108.11% return.
Micron Tech (MU): Continues to deliver, holding steady at a +65.66% gain.
Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM): A key strategic addition that has moved into the green at +16.27%.
Trade Recaps: Trimming & Adding
Taking Profits: I have successfully locked in gains from POET Tech (exited at +101.32%), ASML (exited at +18.38%), and Tesla (exited at +20.93%).
Strategic Rotations: I have been actively rotating capital from these closed positions into broader infrastructure plays like the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) and the Corgi Lithography & Semiconductor ETF (EUV) to diversify across the supply chain.
Insights & Strategy
The current focus is on maintaining exposure to the "picks and shovels" of the AI boom while trimming single-stock volatility. While names like Zscaler (-24.73%) and Hims & Hers (-20.04%) are currently weighing on the portfolio, the outsized performance of my core chip holdings more than offsets these laggards.
Risk Management
As we head into June, I will prioritize keeping the core of the portfolio allocated to high-conviction semiconductor and data center infrastructure stocks, which have proven to be the most resilient part of the current market cycle.
I have closed my position in Tesla, successfully locking in a total return of +20.93%.
Trade Recap
Holding Period: The trade was active from April 8, 2026, to May 26, 2026.
Performance: I entered the position at a base of 343.250 and rode the momentum to a peak of 445.270 before deciding to exit.
Trading Insights
Capturing a 20% gain in under two months is a solid result. My strategy here was to capitalize on the recent recovery trend while avoiding the volatility that often accompanies the stock's mid-range consolidation. By closing the position now, I am effectively de-risking the portfolio and rotating capital toward other high-growth opportunities that align with my current sector-specific strategy.
This move is part of my broader effort to tighten the portfolio, secure realized gains, and stay disciplined with my risk management parameters as we navigate the current market environment.
ASML Position Closed
I have closed my position in ASML, capturing a total gain of +18.38%. The trade was held from late January through May 2026, navigating a choppy start before rallying to a peak of 1,627.800. Closing this position was a strategic move to lock in profits after the stock hit my target, allowing me to reallocate capital as market conditions shift.
Corgi Lithography & Semiconductor ETF (EUV)
I initiated a position in this ETF on May 6, 2026, as part of a broader move into sector-specific baskets. As of May 22, the trade is down slightly at -0.60%. This purchase is a long-term play, replacing some of my concentrated single-stock exposure in the lithography space with a diversified vehicle that tracks the wider industry supply chain.
Week 4 – Market Resilience & Portfolio Rebalancing
As we move through the final week of May, the portfolio continues to show resilience despite some sector-specific volatility. Intel (INTC) maintaining a dominant position with a +150.78% gain, and Astera Labs (ALAB) following strong with +69.11%.
Trade Recaps: Trimming & Adding
Taking Profits: After hitting triple-digit gains, I have been actively trimming my position in POET Tech to lock in those wins
New Additions: I have increased exposure to Astera Labs and NVIDIA to lean further into the AI infrastructure growth cycle.
Portfolio Cleanup: I have begun rotating capital out of some underperforming assets to streamline the holdings, evidenced by the reduction in certain positions that were dragging on the total portfolio weight.
Insights & Strategy
The strategy remains focused on "picks and shovels" within the AI trade. Even with the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) and Cisco (CSCO) showing slight red, the outsized performance of chipmakers and AI infrastructure stocks provides a cushion. My risk management remains centered on trailing stops, especially on high-beta names, to protect capital from sudden market pullbacks.
Risk Management
The volatility in names like Hims & Hers (-28.41%) and Uranium Energy (-12.20%) serves as a constant reminder to keep position sizes small in speculative growth plays. Moving forward, I am keeping a close eye on the broader macro environment to ensure that my concentration in semiconductor stocks doesn't become an excessive risk if the market enters a consolidation phase.
The Setup and Execution
Entering the position in February built a solid foundation before the massive AI optics volume arrived. The recent vertical move toward 20.570 was parabolic, driven by an influx of momentum that completely shifted the market narrative.
Risk Management Strategy
When a small cap tech stock goes vertical, trailing stops become mandatory. The goal is always to give the position room to run while protecting a baseline of profits. The sharp pullback from the peak triggered my stop loss automatically, securing a clean +101.32% return on the final piece of the trade.
The Key Takeaway
Watching a position drop from the absolute peak can tempt you to override your parameters, but sticking to systematic risk management protects capital. Taking a triple digit win off the table means the execution system worked exactly as intended.
Zscaler finally showing some momentum after quite some time? Patience pays off. 🧘♂️ Snagged a great cost basis at $147.68, and we’re already seeing the move to $152.61. Despite the choppy year for software, ZS is showing resilience as Zero Trust adoption picks up. Up +3.33% and watching that resistance level closely.
Checking in on my Alphabet position today, which is currently sitting at a +21.51% gain with the price hitting $397.80. My average entry cost was $327.36, and the rally over the last few weeks has been incredible to watch.
The primary driver here was the blowout Q1 earnings report where revenue hit nearly $110 billion and Google Cloud grew an insane 63%. It’s clear that their massive AI investments are finally translating into big enterprise contracts, especially with that $460 billion cloud backlog.
Looking ahead, I’m holding tight through Google I/O next week (May 19–20). I want to see how they further integrate Gemini across their ecosystem. While the high capex for AI (forecasted at $180B–$190B for the year) is a potential risk to watch, the resilience of their search ads business which grew 19% last quarter gives me plenty of confidence in the long-term thesis.
Week 3 – Gains & Tweaks
Current Holdings
Intel (INTC) is still the standout, sitting at a +170.54% gain.
POET Tech has also made a huge recovery, jumping to +83.83%.
Micron (MU) is another heavy hitter at +74.79%, while Tesla has finally found its footing and is now up +23.84%.
On the downside, Hims & Hers (HIMS) continues to be the main laggard at -23.24%.
Earnings & News Watch
The Foundry Factor: Intel’s lead is largely driven by its 14A process gaining interest from big tech players looking for alternatives to TSMC.
Tesla’s Big Win: The recent $100M deal for their Semi trucks in California has given the stock the momentum it needed to break out of its recent slump.
AI Infrastructure: Companies like Vertiv (+41.86%) and Astera Labs (+27.14%) are still benefiting from the massive spend on data center cooling and connectivity.
Portfolio Reaction
The strategy is working, as the massive gains in chips and AI infrastructure are easily offsetting the dips in smaller positions. I’ve also started leaning more into ETFs like the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM) and WisdomTree Quantum Computing (WQTM) to get broader industry exposure without as much single-stock risk.
Next Plan
Taking Profit: It’s getting hard to ignore a 170% gain on Intel. I’m planning to sell a small portion soon just to lock in my initial investment.
The Energy Bet: Even though Constellation Energy (CEG) is slightly red at -4.85%, I'm holding it as a long-term play on the power needs of AI.
HIMS Decision: I'll give Hims another week or two to see if it stabilizes, otherwise, I might cut it to move that capital into a stronger trend.
Risk Check
The biggest risk is definitely "valuation fatigue." A lot of these gains in the chip sector happened very quickly, and any negative macro news could trigger a sharp pullback. I'm keeping my stop-losses tight, especially on the high-flyers like Intel and POET, to protect the progress made so far.
$Tesla(TSLA.US) is finally hitting its stride, now sitting at a +21.74% profit.
The stock just broke past $428, fueled by some massive news: a record $100M deal for 370 Semi trucks in California. Combine that with strong sales numbers in China and the focus on AI/robotics, and the market is clearly starting to re-rate the stock as more than just a car company.
The Game Plan:
This was one of my slower positions for a while, but the breakout is real. I’m holding tight as we head deeper into May.
【Week 3 – Intel Hits 147% & A Big Comeback】
Current Holdings
The portfolio is looking a lot healthier this week. The biggest news is Intel now up nearly 150%. I also had a massive turnaround with POET Tech; it went from being deep in the red last week to a +26% gain today.
Almost everything is green at this point. Micron and Vertiv are both holding strong with 40%+ gains, and even Zscaler finally moved back into the positive. Hims & Hers is still the only one struggling, but the winners are more than making up for it.
Next Plan
Ride the winners: No reason to sell Intel or Micron yet while they have this much momentum, but I'm watching closely.
New Addition: Added a tiny bit of Uranium Energy (UEC) to diversify a little bit outside of just AI and chips.
Watching the laggard: Still giving Hims some room, but it's on a short leash compared to the rest.
Risk Check
When nearly the entire portfolio is green, the biggest risk is getting too comfortable. I’m keeping my stop-losses tight because a lot of these tech gains happened very fast, and the market could decide to take a breather at any time.
A +20.33% return is always a win, but the real value is in the "why" and the "what next."
I entered this position at 327.36, recognizing Alphabet’s resilience in the AI arms race and its rock-solid balance sheet. Seeing it climb to 393.95 confirms the thesis: quality mega-caps still offer the best risk-adjusted runway in a volatile market.
It’s easy to get shaken out during local dips. Staying focused on the fundamental moat (Search + Cloud) paid the dividend here.
Risk Management: While the green looks great, I’m now evaluating whether to trim the position to lock in the initial principal or let the winner run with a trailing stop.
The Long Game: 20% is a milestone, not the finish line.
Always prioritize preservation of capital over the adrenaline of the trade. Onward to the next level. 🥂
🚀 $Intel(INTC.US) is Mooning: The Turnaround is Real!
What’s Driving the Surge?
The market has finally woken up to Intel’s massive pivot in 2026. Here’s why the stock is hitting near all-time highs:
18A Node Success: Intel’s "crown jewel" manufacturing process reached high-volume production, with the Core Ultra Series 3 (Panther Lake) launching to rave reviews for AI efficiency.
The Foundry Story: Reports of manufacturing deals with giants like Apple and Google have shifted the narrative. Intel is no longer just a chipmaker; it’s becoming a world-class foundry.
AI PC Leadership: With half of all PCs sold in 2026 expected to feature built-in AI processing, Intel’s aggressive push into the "AI PC" era is securing high-margin revenue.
Earnings Beat: Strong Q1 2026 results highlighted massive demand for AI-focused data center CPUs and narrowing losses in the Foundry division.
【Week 2 – My First 100% Gainer!】
It’s been a wild week of extremes. The highlight is definitely $Intel(INTC.US), which more than doubled and is now sitting at +111%. On the flip side, POET Tech had a massive crash, swinging from a huge gain last week to -18% now. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but that’s why we diversify, the Intel gains basically covered the POET losses.
Earnings Watch
The big tech reports really saved the day. Alphabet (Google) and Amazon both jumped nicely after their earnings calls, proving that the cloud and AI spend isn't slowing down yet. Microsoft is also holding steady, though it hasn't moved as much as the others.
Next Plan
Intel: It's tempting to hold forever, but I’m looking to trim a bit soon to lock in the initial investment.
POET & HIMS: Both are deep in the red now. I need to re-evaluate if the "story" has changed or if this is just a temporary dip.
New Entry: Added a tiny bit of Constellation Energy (CEG) as a bet on the power needed for AI centers.
Risk Check
My portfolio is very heavy on chips. If the semiconductor sector takes a breather, I’m going to see a lot of red. I'm keeping an eye on the overall market mood to make sure I don't get caught in a sudden tech sell-off.
$Micron Tech(MU.US) The AI memory trade is still going strong. With HBM capacity sold out through 2026, the demand isn't slowing down. The stock recently cleared a major breakout level around $470 and is now pushing toward new all-time highs.
Week 1 – Tech Stocks Still Charging
My portfolio is looking pretty green this week, mostly thanks to a big bet on chips and AI. $POET Tech(POET.US) is the star performer up nearly 80%, and Intel has had a massive run lately too. On the flip side, Zscaler and Hims & Hers are lagging behind, but they are smaller positions so they aren't hurting the overall balance too much.
Earnings Watch
This is a huge week. We’ve got the big players like Microsoft, Alphabet, and Amazon reporting soon. Since a lot of my money is in these names, their results will basically decide how the rest of my month goes. I’m also keeping a close eye on Intel’s update to see if this rally has more legs.
Next Plan
Don't chase: Resist the urge to add more to the winners while they are at all-time highs.
Watch the cloud: If Amazon and Microsoft show big growth in AI, I’ll stay the course. If they miss, I might look at trimming some tech and moving into more stable areas.
Patience with the red: Giving Zscaler a bit more time to find a bottom before deciding if it still fits the plan.
Risk Check
I’m very "top-heavy" in tech right now. If the sector takes a hit, the whole portfolio will feel it. I need to make sure I'm not just following the hype and keep an eye on interest rate news which could cooled down these growth stocks.
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