First Post of 2026: Random Thoughts

First Post of 2026: Random Thoughts

Last year was a very successful year for me, buying and selling stocks; mostly swing trading with a bit of day trading (not much really).

I’m learning more and more the benefits of passive income, buying index funds and ETFs, and I’m very slowly getting more into dividend stocks.

I was struggling (it felt like struggling to me) with the new administration and its use of higher trade tariffs. The stock market dropped in March of 2025, so that was a trying time, having to adjust to that sudden drop.

We experienced similar drops in March 2026, with a new war with Iran.

I’m still holding on to more cash, ready to buy stocks at bargain basement prices, so my patience is going strong. I’m being disciplined about that, but sometimes it is frustrating with the uncertainty and volatility of the current stock market.

randomguru

Portfolio Manager & Musician

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