Ending 2025 and Looking Ahead

The first few months of 2025 were incredibly challenging, marked by disappointing performance and deep losses. At the peak of the downturn within the first four months, I was down nearly $250,000. It was heartbreaking to watch. My portfolio, which is heavily weighted in Tech and AI $Apple (AAPL.US)$ $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$ $Amazon (AMZN.US)$ $Arm Holdings (ARM.US)$ $Broadcom (AVGO.US)$ $Meta Platforms (META.US)$ $Alphabet-A (GOOGL.US)$ $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ $Oracle (ORCL.US)$ $Tesla (TSLA.US)$ $NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$ ), reacted with extreme volatility to every statement from the Trump administration regarding trade wars and tariffs.
However, the tide turned in May. An uptrend began that lasted for the next six months, allowing me to recover all previous losses and move into net profit. May was particularly standout, yielding a record monthly profit of nearly $110,000. During this window, investing felt effortless as stocks climbed consistently higher. $Apple (AAPL.US)$ remains my most profitable investment to date.

A key shift in my strategy this year was the increased use of options to generate cash flow. Since a day job provides limited disposable income, it can be difficult to maximize gains even when you identify the right companies. Options trading proved to be the perfect tool to bridge that gap. I focused primarily on spreads, covered calls, and cash-secured puts to keep my risk profile relatively low.
The highlight of the year was October. I achieved a 100% win rate, with all 40 of my options trades closing in the green. It was an unforgettable month and a personal milestone in my trading journey.

20 Profitable Options Trades Last Week

7 Profitable Options Trades

8 Profitable Options Trades

This year, I also attended the exciting MooFest event. It was a wonderful experience to meet up with members of the Moomoo community; it provided a great opportunity to exchange trading ideas and learn more about the platform and the team behind it. I truly appreciate the experience.

Looking ahead to 2026, my goal is to be more disciplined in taking profits and cutting losses on my options trades. I’ve learned that hesitation can quickly turn a profitable trade into a losing one, and vice versa. To improve my timing, I plan to pay closer attention to technical analysis.
Regarding market sectors, I am standing firm on AI and tech-related stocks, as I believe they will continue to lead the market throughout 2026. Additionally, I focused heavily on crypto ( $Coinbase (COIN.US)$ $Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR.US)$ $Robinhood (HOOD.US)$ ) and healthcare ( $Centene (CNC.US)$ $Molina Healthcare (MOH.US)$ $UnitedHealth (UNH.US)$ $Oscar Health (OSCR.US)$ $Elevance Health (ELV.US)$ ) in 2025, and I am hopeful that those investments will bear fruit in the coming year.