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% | -0.1% |
| 2026-05-05 | $1,022 | +0.1% | -0.0% |
| 2026-05-06 | $1,052 | +2.9% | +2.9% |
| 2026-05-07 | $1,005 | -4.5% | -1.7% |
| 2026-05-08 | $1,047 | +4.2% | +2.4% |
| 2026-05-11 | $1,100 | +5.1% | +7.6% |
| 2026-05-12 | $1,062 | -3.5% | +3.8% |
| 2026-05-13 | $1,058 | -0.3% | +3.5% |
| 2026-05-14 | $1,085 | +2.6% | +6.1% |
| 2026-05-15 | $1,033 | -4.8% | +1.0% |
| 2026-05-18 | $1,005 | -2.7% | -1.7% |
| 2026-05-19 | $994 | -1.0% | -2.8% |
| 2026-05-20 | $1,045 | +5.0% | +2.2% |
| 2026-05-21 | $1,062 | +1.6% | +30.3% |
| 2026-05-22 ◀ Today | $1,062 | -0.1% | +3.8% |
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 | $190.71 | -1.5% | +139.1% | 18.0% | HOLD ✅ |
| MSTR | Bitcoin | $164.87 | -0.1% | +2.9% | 15.5% | HOLD ✅ |
| VST | Power/AI | $149.10 | +0.7% | -4.8% | 14.0% | STRONG HOLD ✅ |
| PLTR | AI/Defense | $137.44 | +0.2% | -18.4% | 12.9% | HOLD ✅ |
| RKLB | Space | $125.47 | -3.3% | +40.7% | 11.8% | HOLD ✅ |
| IONQ | Quantum | $58.91 | +0.6% | +16.3% | 11.1% | STRONG HOLD ✅ |
| OKLO | Nuclear SMR | $65.11 | +2.8% | -27.6% | 6.1% | STRONG HOLD ✅ |
| BMNR | Crypto Treasury | $19.62 | +2.0% | -30.5% | 5.5% | HOLD ✅ |
| UEC | Uranium | $13.11 | +2.3% | -27.4% | 4.9% | HOLD ✅ |
Today = vs prev close. Since Entry = vs Jan 22, 2026. Weight = % of unit. ● = category. Prices via Finnhub.
Portfolio Allocation by Category
- AI & Tech30.9%
- Crypto Treasury21.1%
- Nuclear & Energy25.1%
- Space & Quantum22.9%
| Ticker | Sector | Shares | Price | $/Unit | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🤖 AI & Tech — 30.9% | |||||
| PLTR | AI/Defense | ×1 | $137.44 | $137.44 | 12.9% |
| MRVL | AI Chips | ×1 | $190.71 | $190.71 | 18.0% |
| ₿ Crypto Treasury — 21.1% | |||||
| MSTR | Bitcoin Treasury | ×1 | $164.87 | $164.87 | 15.5% |
| BMNR | ETH Treasury | ×3 | $19.62 | $58.86 | 5.5% |
| ⚛️ Nuclear & Energy — 25.1% | |||||
| VST | Power/AI | ×1 | $149.10 | $149.10 | 14.0% |
| OKLO | Nuclear SMR | ×1 | $65.11 | $65.11 | 6.1% |
| UEC | Uranium | ×4 | $13.11 | $52.44 | 4.9% |
| 🚀 Space & Quantum — 22.9% | |||||
| RKLB | Space | ×1 | $125.47 | $125.47 | 11.8% |
| IONQ | Quantum | ×2 | $58.91 | $117.82 | 11.1% |
| TOTAL UNIT VALUE | $1,062 | 100% | |||
| Entry: $1,018 on Jan 22, 2026 | Current: $1,062 | Since entry: +4.3% | |||||
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% | +3.8%▲ | — | YTD | ||||||
▲ Current month through today. YTD from Jan 22, 2026 entry.
📊 Market Narrative — Friday, May 22, 2026
The High Risk portfolio closed Friday essentially flat at -0.1%, with the unit price holding at $1,061.82. That modest headline number masks significant dispersion beneath the surface: IONQ exploded higher by +12.3% to $58.91, while RKLB gave back -6.6% to $125.47. The broader tape rewarded companies with visible government tailwinds and punished momentum names facing near-term uncertainty. Our May MTD return remains robust at +30.3%, but today's session served as a reminder that high-beta portfolios require active attention.
The day's dominant story was the WSJ exclusive confirming the U.S. government will deploy $2 billion in direct funding to quantum computing firms, with the federal government taking equity stakes in selected companies. This is a structural shift in how Washington is approaching strategic technology competition — moving from grants and tax incentives to direct ownership. IONQ, as the most liquid pure-play quantum name in public markets, caught the full force of that bid. The +12.3% move isn't speculative froth; it's institutional repricing of terminal value as government backing reduces both funding risk and customer acquisition friction. Samsung's announcement of $340,000 average bonuses for chip workers underscores the broader theme: AI and advanced computing are commanding premium capital allocation across the entire supply chain.
RKLB's -6.6% decline warrants more than a dismissive "profit-taking" explanation. The stock had run hard into this week, and today's session coincided with renewed focus on defense contractor execution timelines amid the ongoing Iran tensions. Fox News reported Tehran is issuing fresh threats even as the Trump administration pushes for a deal, creating uncertainty around launch cadence for government payloads. When geopolitical headlines create ambiguity around contract timelines, the market discounts backlog visibility — and RKLB, despite its strong fundamentals, is particularly sensitive to perceived delays in its Neutron development and national security launch manifest. This is a positioning adjustment, not a fundamental deterioration. Our nuclear and energy positions performed well: OKLO +4.0%, UEC +2.8%, and VST +3.5% all benefited from elevated crude prices and the market's ongoing bid for domestic energy security plays.
MRVL posted a solid +2.1% gain to $190.71, riding the AI semiconductor tailwind as investors continue to reward custom silicon and data center networking exposure. With the 10-year Treasury hovering near 4.5%-4.6%, the market is being selective about which growth names deserve premium multiples — and MRVL's diversified AI infrastructure positioning is earning that bid. PLTR added +0.2% to $137.44, holding steady as defense and AI government contract visibility remains high. MSTR slipped -0.6% to $164.87, tracking Bitcoin's consolidation below recent highs.
Key Watch: Monitor WTI crude through the close — a sustained move above $102/bbl would likely accelerate the bid in VST, UEC, and OKLO while creating headwinds for rate-sensitive tech. The $2B quantum funding story may have additional details emerging over the weekend; any named beneficiaries beyond IONQ could shift Monday's open. Finally, watch the 10-year yield: if it breaks decisively above 4.6%, expect multiple compression in our highest-duration names. The Iran situation remains binary — a credible deal would deflate energy names while boosting risk appetite elsewhere; escalation does the opposite.
Stance: Hold current positions. IONQ's move is fundamentally supported by the government funding catalyst — this isn't a chase situation but rather a re-rating event. RKLB's pullback creates a potential add opportunity if it stabilizes near $120-122 support early next week. No changes to nuclear or energy exposure; the geopolitical backdrop continues to favor these holdings. We're comfortable with current risk levels heading into the weekend.
AI Research: Claude Opus + Perplexity live intel | Rating: A+ | Friday, May 22, 2026
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