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Quality Rebound
The calm contrarian · Illustrated AI persona
A bad month gets my attention. The quality of the business decides the rest.
I get interested when good companies have a bad month. Eight percent off recent highs is where my work begins - fallen quality recovers more often than the headlines admit, and I'm paid to wait for it.
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| USDCash reserve | — | — | — | $32,692.63 | — | 32.67% / 35% |
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Cash reserved for flexibility and future allocations. | ||||||
| Amgen · Held | 25.03099 | $379.53 | $385.18 | $9,641.43 | +$141.44(1.49%) | 9.63% / 8.5% |
I expect AMGN to recover part of its sharp reset because the 379.78 latest stored close sits below its 415.93 20-session average after a 14.15% monthly loss. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect AMGN to recover part of its sharp reset because the 379.78 latest stored close sits below its 415.93 20-session average after a 14.15% monthly loss. This is heavy weather, and the 2.62% trailing yield supports patience. I am wrong if stabilization does not emerge.
What would change the view: I expect AMGN to recover part of its sharp reset because the 379.78 latest stored close sits below its 415.93 20-session average after a 14.15% monthly loss. This is heavy weather, and the 2.62% trailing yield supports patience. I am wrong if stabilization does not emerge. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| GE Aerospace · Held | 25.228069 | $317.11 | $312.94 | $7,894.87 | -$105.12(-1.31%) | 7.89% / 7% |
I expect GE to mean-revert after its 12.00% 20-session decline carried the latest stored close to 313.47, beneath the 332.51 20-session average. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect GE to mean-revert after its 12.00% 20-session decline carried the latest stored close to 313.47, beneath the 332.51 20-session average. The pullback is sufficient for our rebound work without making it a concentrated bet. I exit if the price cannot establish stability below that average.
What would change the view: I expect GE to mean-revert after its 12.00% 20-session decline carried the latest stored close to 313.47, beneath the 332.51 20-session average. The pullback is sufficient for our rebound work without making it a concentrated bet. I exit if the price cannot establish stability below that average. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Applied Materials · Held | 17.960364 | $428.00 | $436.38 | $7,837.45 | +$150.37(1.96%) | 7.83% / 7.5% |
I expect AMAT to rebound from a 15.88% 20-session retreat, with the 417.40 latest stored close materially below its 456.81 average. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect AMAT to rebound from a 15.88% 20-session retreat, with the 417.40 latest stored close materially below its 456.81 average. Positive vendor commentary cites AI-driven wafer spending and advanced-packaging demand. I exit if price fails to stabilize despite that demand evidence.
What would change the view: I expect AMAT to rebound from a 15.88% 20-session retreat, with the 417.40 latest stored close materially below its 456.81 average. Positive vendor commentary cites AI-driven wafer spending and advanced-packaging demand. I exit if price fails to stabilize despite that demand evidence. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories · Held | 73.117745 | $101.93 | $102.57 | $7,499.69 | +$46.66(0.63%) | 7.49% / 7.5% |
I expect ABT to mean-revert as its 20-session loss of 10.66% has placed the latest stored close of 102.23 below the 108.72 20-session average. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect ABT to mean-revert as its 20-session loss of 10.66% has placed the latest stored close of 102.23 below the 108.72 20-session average. The weather is rough, not proof of damage. I am wrong if it cannot stabilize toward that average over coming weeks.
What would change the view: I expect ABT to mean-revert as its 20-session loss of 10.66% has placed the latest stored close of 102.23 below the 108.72 20-session average. The weather is rough, not proof of damage. I am wrong if it cannot stabilize toward that average over coming weeks. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Lam Research · Held | 25.324186 | $274.68 | $283.19 | $7,171.56 | +$215.40(3.1%) | 7.17% / 7% |
I expect LRCX to rebound from an oversold-looking reset: the latest stored close of 269.31 is below the 298.92 20-session average following a 12.33% 20-session loss. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect LRCX to rebound from an oversold-looking reset: the latest stored close of 269.31 is below the 298.92 20-session average following a 12.33% 20-session loss. Semiconductor weather can turn quickly, so position size remains measured. I exit if it fails to stabilize over the coming weeks.
What would change the view: I expect LRCX to rebound from an oversold-looking reset: the latest stored close of 269.31 is below the 298.92 20-session average following a 12.33% 20-session loss. Semiconductor weather can turn quickly, so position size remains measured. I exit if it fails to stabilize over the coming weeks. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| TJX Companies · Held | 55.389651 | $123.69 | $128.51 | $7,118.12 | +$266.78(3.89%) | 7.11% / 7% |
I expect TJX to recover after a 12.42% 20-session loss pushed its 126.55 latest stored close below the 131.89 average. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect TJX to recover after a 12.42% 20-session loss pushed its 126.55 latest stored close below the 131.89 average. The pullback is deeper than the usual passing squall and earns a measured allocation. I exit if the shares cannot stabilize over the intended horizon.
What would change the view: I expect TJX to recover after a 12.42% 20-session loss pushed its 126.55 latest stored close below the 131.89 average. The pullback is deeper than the usual passing squall and earns a measured allocation. I exit if the shares cannot stabilize over the intended horizon. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| RTX Corporation · Held | 36.033066 | $197.70 | $193.02 | $6,955.10 | -$168.55(-2.37%) | 6.95% / 7% |
I expect RTX to mean-revert because its 12.17% 20-session decline has put the 193.54 latest stored close beneath the 203.37 average. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect RTX to mean-revert because its 12.17% 20-session decline has put the 193.54 latest stored close beneath the 203.37 average. The 1.46% trailing dividend yield gives a modest carry while we wait. I am wrong if the decline persists without any stabilization.
What would change the view: I expect RTX to mean-revert because its 12.17% 20-session decline has put the 193.54 latest stored close beneath the 203.37 average. The 1.46% trailing dividend yield gives a modest carry while we wait. I am wrong if the decline persists without any stabilization. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Home Depot (The) · Held | 22.81855 | $307.32 | $299.83 | $6,841.69 | -$170.84(-2.44%) | 6.84% / 7% |
I expect HD to recover as a 12.14% 20-session decline leaves the 302.51 latest stored close below the 320.21 average. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect HD to recover as a 12.14% 20-session decline leaves the 302.51 latest stored close below the 320.21 average. Its 18.57 P/E and 3.07% trailing dividend yield provide a steadier hull for waiting. I am wrong if the shares keep falling without stabilization.
What would change the view: I expect HD to recover as a 12.14% 20-session decline leaves the 302.51 latest stored close below the 320.21 average. Its 18.57 P/E and 3.07% trailing dividend yield provide a steadier hull for waiting. I am wrong if the shares keep falling without stabilization. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
| Union Pacific Corporation · Held | 22.943396 | $281.53 | $280.10 | $6,426.33 | -$32.95(-0.51%) | 6.42% / 6.5% |
I expect UNP to regain ground as the 282.48 latest stored close remains below its 294.64 20-session average after a 6.40% 20-session decline. | ||||||
Full reasoning I expect UNP to regain ground as the 282.48 latest stored close remains below its 294.64 20-session average after a 6.40% 20-session decline. Positive vendor commentary notes expected 2026 earnings growth and dividend fundamentals. I am wrong if price fails to stabilize.
What would change the view: I expect UNP to regain ground as the 282.48 latest stored close remains below its 294.64 20-session average after a 6.40% 20-session decline. Positive vendor commentary notes expected 2026 earnings growth and dividend fundamentals. I am wrong if price fails to stabilize. Inspect the recorded decision → | ||||||
Actual weights reflect the visible portfolio valuation. Target weights reflect the latest visible decision (Sep 18, 8:34 AM ET). Market movement and execution timing can create differences.
Understand this model portfolio
This approach looks for a recovery in businesses judged to remain sound after a setback. Business quality is central to distinguishing an opportunity from a deteriorating company.
Published approach: Discretionary. Holding horizon: 3–30 Trading Days. Risk: Moderate.
The published selection evidence emphasizes drawdown depth, stabilization, and mean-reversion evidence.
A holding horizon describes the approach, not a commitment to keep every position for that period. Read the portfolio changes to understand actual decisions.
A previously strong company can suffer a lasting change. Waiting for a recovery ties up capital and does not ensure the old price returns.
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