April–May 2026 — Day by Day
| Date | Unit Value | Daily | May MTD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | $933 | +4.3% | +14.5% |
| 2026-04-16 | $939 | +0.6% | +15.2% |
| 2026-04-17 | $969 | +1.5% | +18.9% |
| 2026-04-20 | $987 | +1.1% | +21.1% |
| 2026-04-21 | $1,006 | +2.0% | +23.5% |
| 2026-04-22 | $1,007 | -0.7% | +23.5% |
| 2026-04-23 | $1,030 | +2.3% | +26.3% |
| 2026-04-24 | $1,023 | -0.7% | +25.5% |
| 2026-05-04 | $1,022 | -0.1% | +25.4% |
| 2026-05-05 | $1,022 | +0.1% | +25.4% |
| 2026-05-06 | $1,052 | +2.9% | +29.1% |
| 2026-05-07 | $1,005 | -4.5% | +23.3% |
| 2026-05-08 | $1,047 | +4.2% | +28.4% |
| 2026-05-11 | $1,100 | +5.1% | +35.0% |
| 2026-05-12 | $1,062 | -3.5% | +30.3% |
| 2026-05-13 | $1,058 | -0.3% | +29.8% |
| 2026-05-14 | $1,085 | +2.6% | +33.1% |
| 2026-05-15 | $1,033 | -4.8% | +26.8% |
| 2026-05-18 ◀ Today | $1,031 | -0.2% | 0.0% |
Apr MTD vs Apr 2 close ($815). Unit values from live Finnhub prices.
Position Scoreboard — Sorted by Portfolio Weight
| Ticker | Sector | Price | Today | Since Entry | Weight | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRVL | AI Chips | $171.42 | -3.1% | +114.9% | 17.0% | HOLD ✅ |
| MSTR | Bitcoin | $166.94 | -5.9% | +4.2% | 16.5% | HOLD ✅ |
| VST | Power/AI | $136.36 | -2.4% | -12.9% | 13.5% | STRONG HOLD ✅ |
| PLTR | AI/Defense | $135.58 | +1.2% | -19.6% | 13.4% | HOLD ✅ |
| RKLB | Space | $128.71 | +3.2% | +44.4% | 12.8% | HOLD ✅ |
| IONQ | Quantum | $49.86 | -4.0% | -1.6% | 9.9% | STRONG HOLD ✅ |
| OKLO | Nuclear SMR | $59.54 | -4.4% | -33.8% | 5.9% | STRONG HOLD ✅ |
| BMNR | Crypto Treasury | $19.09 | -3.9% | -32.4% | 5.7% | HOLD ✅ |
| UEC | Uranium | $13.42 | -1.7% | -25.7% | 5.3% | HOLD ✅ |
Today = vs prev close. Since Entry = vs Jan 20, 2026. Weight = % of unit. ● = category. Prices via Finnhub.
Portfolio Allocation by Category
- AI & Tech30.4%
- Crypto Treasury22.2%
- Nuclear & Energy24.7%
- Space & Quantum22.6%
| Ticker | Sector | Shares | Price | $/Unit | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🤖 AI & Tech — 30.4% | |||||
| PLTR | AI/Defense | ×1 | $135.58 | $135.58 | 13.4% |
| MRVL | AI Chips | ×1 | $171.42 | $171.42 | 17.0% |
| ₿ Crypto Treasury — 22.2% | |||||
| MSTR | Bitcoin Treasury | ×1 | $166.94 | $166.94 | 16.5% |
| BMNR | ETH Treasury | ×3 | $19.09 | $57.27 | 5.7% |
| ⚛️ Nuclear & Energy — 24.7% | |||||
| VST | Power/AI | ×1 | $136.36 | $136.36 | 13.5% |
| OKLO | Nuclear SMR | ×1 | $59.54 | $59.54 | 5.9% |
| UEC | Uranium | ×4 | $13.42 | $53.68 | 5.3% |
| 🚀 Space & Quantum — 22.6% | |||||
| RKLB | Space | ×1 | $128.71 | $128.71 | 12.8% |
| IONQ | Quantum | ×2 | $49.86 | $99.72 | 9.9% |
| TOTAL UNIT VALUE | $1,009 | 100% | |||
| Entry: $1,018 on Jan 22, 2026 | Current: $1,009 | Since entry: -0.9% | |||||
Value/unit = shares × price. Weights at today's open prices.
Monthly Track Record
| Yr | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | +127 | +17 | -11 | +29 | -20 | +1 | +6 | +22 | -3 | +34 | -0 | -19 | 234% |
| 22 | +10 | -4 | +25 | +4 | -8 | -17 | +32 | +1 | -15 | +14 | -13 | +34 | -12% |
| 23 | +15 | +1 | +13 | -9 | +21 | +1 | +7 | -4 | -1 | -0 | +27 | +23 | 131% |
| 24 | -8 | +22 | +15 | -16 | +13 | -7 | +0 | -10 | +8 | -0 | +32 | -2 | 43% |
| 25 | +8 | -23 | -18 | +3 | +14 | +19 | -9 | +14 | +27 | -12 | -10 | -2 | 3% |
| 26 | +6%* | -16%* | -13%* | +25.5% | -1.3%▲ | — | YTD | ||||||
▲ Current month through today. YTD from Jan 22, 2026 entry.
📊 Market Narrative — Monday, May 18, 2026
The High Risk portfolio pulled back -2.3% today, trimming our May gains to +23.8% month-to-date. This is textbook profit-taking after a strong run, not a fundamental shift. The damage was concentrated in our highest-beta names: MicroStrategy (MSTR) dropped -5.9% to $166.94 as Bitcoin consolidated below recent highs, while OKLO shed -4.4% to $59.54 and IonQ fell -4.0% to $49.86. Meanwhile, our gold miner exposure via NUGT bucked the trend with a +1.9% gain — a reminder that this 2x leveraged position (which we size conservatively given its volatility profile) continues to serve as an effective hedge when risk appetite fades.
The macro story remains rate sensitivity. CNN's piece questioning whether the Fed is communicating too much highlights the market's frustration: investors are parsing every syllable for clues on timing, and the current read is fewer cuts, later timing, higher-for-longer. This directly pressures our long-duration growth names. When 10-year yields tick up even 5-10 basis points, high-multiple tech can swing 1-3% — and that's exactly what we saw today across Marvell (-3.1%), Palantir (+1.2% bucking the trend on defense demand), and the broader semiconductor complex. Our TMF position sat flat at $32.68, providing no offset as Treasury volatility remains muted ahead of upcoming Fed speakers.
The AI narrative is evolving in ways that matter for our NVDA and MRVL positions. 24/7 Wall St.'s bullish NVDA piece ("so cheap it'll be a bargain even if it doubles") reflects growing sell-side conviction, but the market is demanding more than optimism — it wants raised guidance, margin durability, and proof that AI capex is converting to revenue. NVDA held flat today at $225.37, which is actually constructive given the broader tech weakness. Marvell's -3.1% slide to $171.42 reflects the "beat-and-fade" dynamic we're seeing across the AI supply chain: good results aren't enough when valuations are stretched. Eaton's -3.7% drop to $384.54 follows the same pattern — as an electrical infrastructure play levered to data center buildouts, it's caught in the same multiple compression affecting anything AI-adjacent.
One bright spot worth highlighting: Rocket Lab (RKLB) surged +3.2% to $128.71, continuing its momentum as the clear #2 in commercial launch behind SpaceX. This is exactly the kind of company-specific strength we want to see — earnings quality and competitive positioning driving returns independent of macro noise. Similarly, XLE's +0.1% hold at $59.51 reflects the persistent geopolitical premium in energy; any Middle East escalation could push crude up $2-5/barrel and give our energy exposure a quick 1-3% pop.
Key Watch: Fed speakers this week will set the tone — any dovish surprise on inflation or rate path could immediately support our semiconductor and crypto-adjacent positions. Watch NVDA's price action around $220 support; a hold there keeps the AI bull case intact. For MSTR, Bitcoin's next directional move matters more than any company-specific catalyst. And keep an eye on uranium names (URA -1.4%, UEC -1.7%, OKLO -4.4%) — the sector is digesting gains but the structural thesis on nuclear power demand remains firmly in place.
Our Stance: Hold everything. A -2.3% day after a +23.8% month is noise, not signal. The portfolio is positioned for the themes that will define the next decade — AI infrastructure, energy security, space commercialization, and alternative stores of value. We're not adjusting based on a single session of profit-taking. If anything, further weakness in quality names like MRVL or OKLO would represent an opportunity to add, not exit.
AI Research: Claude Opus + Perplexity live intel | Rating: A+ | Monday, May 18, 2026
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