It has been busy time so far in this shortened trading week. All the ideas on the Focus List triggered new positions in NTRA, MU, RKT and a second buy in GE. Our focus on the High RS Fiber Optics and Storage Stocks as the next leaders to possibly move this market higher are showing their muscle.
Fiber Optics: LITE, CIEN, VIAV, COHR GLW
Storage/Memory: MU, WDC, STX SNDK
In addition, a few of the Mag 7 (GOOGL, NVDA, TSLA) have perked up which is another key element to this rally attempt.
As we wind down the year, it is always a good time to reflect: how we spent our time, the high points and where we can do better. And we can examine our trading for the year. This year in 2025 was very challenging but returns were there to capture. The DeepSeek day in late January sent tremors through Technology stock but we cut losses, re-grouped and battled back. We were defensive heading into the Tariff meltdown and stayed to the sidelines in early April when the waterfall decline really hit.
Just as important, we were flexible to re-enter the market when it flashed a follow-through day and we found our best Trades of the year: HOOD PLTR SNDK AVGO to name a few. The Fall was extremely challenging period where typical seasonality was stood on its head.
Reality is trading can be isolating, frustrating and also very rewarding as we learn more about ourselves each and every year as we continue a long trading journey. Be thankful for what you have, the opportunities yet to capture and always strive to get better each year. Enjoy the Holiday Season with family, friends and cheer…..life is truly too short, so make the most of each day.
I want to thank all the RKi members for your confidence in Rain King Insights. We will work even harder in 2026 for more continued success as we tackle the crossword puzzle that never is fully solved: The Markets.
Buon Natale!
J