{"id":151,"date":"2026-01-02T22:12:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T22:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=151"},"modified":"2026-01-03T19:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T19:42:35","slug":"investment-report-december-2025-year-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=151","title":{"rendered":"Investment Report for December 2025: Champion&#8217;s Correction and New Horizons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reading time: ~8 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc8 Key Performance Metrics (December)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Portfolio Return:<\/strong> -4.7% (for the month)<br><strong>Return vs S&amp;P 500:<\/strong> -2.8%<br><strong>YTD Return:<\/strong> +44.21%<br><strong>Total Portfolio Value:<\/strong> $19,547.47 CAD<br><strong>Net deposits (invested since February):<\/strong> $13,555 CAD<br><strong>Realized Profit:<\/strong> +$5,992.47 CAD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>December became a month of correction and strategy rethinking. After two successful months (+11.8% in October-November) came the cooling: <a href=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=60\">portfolio <\/a>lost 4.7%. The portfolio star &#8211; Celestica &#8211; suffered most, correcting from +423% to +342%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Events of the Month:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Celestica correction<\/strong> &#8211; drop from $4,801 to $4,060 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INVZ crash<\/strong> &#8211; went into negative zone: +16.55% \u2192 -22.61%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MRK sale<\/strong> &#8211; realized small profit \u2705<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New strategic positions:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaneck.com\/us\/en\/investments\/uranium-nuclear-energy-etf-nlr\/\">Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR)<\/a> and Crypto ETF (<a href=\"https:\/\/ripple.com\/\">XRP<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>APP continues growth<\/strong> &#8211; reached +76.43%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HOWL worsened<\/strong> to -69.20%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portfolio-chart-december-1024x439.jpg\" alt=\"December 2025 portfolio chart showing correction\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portfolio-chart-december-1024x439.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portfolio-chart-december-300x129.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portfolio-chart-december-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/portfolio-chart-december.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Top Positions of the Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd34 Biggest Drops of the Month<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Celestica Inc ($CLS)<\/strong> &#8211; -15.4% \ud83d\udcc9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>End of November:<\/strong> $4,801.10 CAD (+423%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of December:<\/strong> $4,060.10 CAD (+342.28%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change for month:<\/strong> -15.4%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>My position:<\/strong> 21.83% of RRSP portfolio (was 24.35%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong> Most painful drop of the month. Portfolio champion corrected, but still remains solidly in profit. Didn&#8217;t sell &#8211; company quality hasn&#8217;t changed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. INVZ (Innoviz Technologies)<\/strong> &#8211; -33.6% \ud83d\udcc9\ud83d\udcc9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>End of November:<\/strong> $295.26 USD (+16.55%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of December:<\/strong> $196.07 USD (-22.61%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change for month:<\/strong> -33.6%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong> Speculative position crash. Went from profit to loss. Needs decision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. HOWL (Werewolf Therapeutics)<\/strong> &#8211; additional -36.5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>End of November:<\/strong> $21.98 USD (-51.49%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of December:<\/strong> $13.95 USD (-69.20%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change for month:<\/strong> -36.5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong> Continues decline. Worst investment of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-1-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"RRSP portfolio featuring Celestica +342%, AMD +115%, NLR Nuclear Energy ETF December 2025\" class=\"wp-image-153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-1-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-1.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-2-1024x523.jpg\" alt=\"RRSP portfolio featuring Celestica +342%, AMD +115%, NLR Nuclear Energy ETF December 2025\" class=\"wp-image-154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-2-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-2-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-2-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rrsp-portfolio-december-2025-nuclear-2.jpg 1266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe2 Month&#8217;s Leaders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. AppLovin Corp ($APP)<\/strong> &#8211; +11.9% \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>End of November:<\/strong> $474.20 USD (+57.66%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End of December:<\/strong> $530.66 USD (+76.43%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Change for month:<\/strong> +11.9%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>My position:<\/strong> 14.34% of TFSA portfolio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong> Continues strong growth after S&amp;P 500 inclusion!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. BDT (Bird Construction)<\/strong> &#8211; +8.0%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Growth from $622.22 CAD to $671.77 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All time return: +28.57%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. BRVO (Bravo Mining)<\/strong> &#8211; +18.0%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Growth from $14.91 CAD to $17.57 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All time return: +75.54%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-1-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"TFSA portfolio with AppLovin +76%, XRP Crypto ETF and tech stocks December 2025\" class=\"wp-image-155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-1.jpg 1255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-2-1024x467.jpg\" alt=\"TFSA portfolio with AppLovin +76%, XRP Crypto ETF and tech stocks December 2025\" class=\"wp-image-156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-2-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-2-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-2-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tfsa-portfolio-december-2025-crypto-2.jpg 1265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcbc New Investments and Portfolio Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Purchases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$NLR (VanEck Uranium + Nuclear Energy ETF)<\/strong> &#8211; 6.1254 shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Position value:<\/strong> $767.21 USD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All time return:<\/strong> -10.46%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment thesis:<\/strong> Nuclear energy is experiencing a renaissance. AI requires massive amounts of stable energy, and nuclear power is the ideal solution. Uranium and nuclear industry companies are on a long-term rise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy:<\/strong> Long-term hold, possible additions on dips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$XRP (Evolve XRP ETF CAD Unhedged)<\/strong> &#8211; 33 shares<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Position value:<\/strong> $270.60 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All time return:<\/strong> -7.15%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investment thesis:<\/strong> Bought after significant XRP drop. Ripple has real use cases in international payments, and cryptocurrencies are showing strength as an asset class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy:<\/strong> Speculative position, plan to add more on further drops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk:<\/strong> High! Crypto is volatile, but this is only ~1.5% of portfolio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>$MRK (Merck &amp; Company)<\/strong> &#8211; sold completely<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reason for sale:<\/strong> Position wasn&#8217;t showing sufficient growth compared to tech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> Small profit realized \u2705<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comment:<\/strong> Freed capital for more promising opportunities (NLR, XRP)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Position Adjustments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most positions remained unchanged<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>December was a month of observation and analysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Portfolio Sector Allocation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcbb Technology &amp; Semiconductors:<\/strong> ~47% (\u2193 from 48%)<br><strong>\u26a1 Energy (Nuclear + Oil):<\/strong> ~6% (\u2191 NEW!)<br><strong>\ud83d\udc8a Healthcare:<\/strong> ~14% (\u2193 from 16%)<br><strong>\u26cf\ufe0f Mining &amp; Resources:<\/strong> ~11%<br><strong>\ud83c\udfd7\ufe0f Industrials\/Construction:<\/strong> ~9%<br><strong>\ud83d\udcc8 ETFs &amp; Indices:<\/strong> ~8%<br><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Financials + Crypto:<\/strong> ~5%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Changes:<\/strong> Added energy sector (NLR), sold MRK from healthcare, added crypto exposure (XRP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sector-allocation-december-2025-energy-1024x558.jpg\" alt=\"Portfolio sector allocation December 2025: technology 47%, energy 6%, other sectors\" class=\"wp-image-157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sector-allocation-december-2025-energy-1024x558.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sector-allocation-december-2025-energy-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sector-allocation-december-2025-energy-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sector-allocation-december-2025-energy.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf0d What Influenced the Market in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macroeconomic Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fed held rates<\/strong> &#8211; pause in rate cut cycle led to correction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overheated market<\/strong> &#8211; after powerful rally came profit-taking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax loss harvesting season<\/strong> &#8211; many investors realized losses for tax deductions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strong dollar<\/strong> &#8211; pressured international companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December Sentiment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Happened:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tech stocks corrected after strong year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celestica suffered most (-15%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small speculative positions continued weakness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crypto showed volatility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why It Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Normal correction after +57% YTD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time for position reassessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebalancing opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corporate and Sector News<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Celestica<\/strong> &#8211; technical correction after powerful growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI boom continues<\/strong> &#8211; but valuations became stretched<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nuclear energy<\/strong> &#8211; growing investor interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ripple\/XRP<\/strong> &#8211; volatility, but long-term prospects remain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcdd December Lessons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Worked Well \u2705<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Diversification saved the portfolio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>15% CLS drop didn&#8217;t crash entire portfolio thanks to other positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>APP compensated part of losses with its growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Didn&#8217;t panic during correction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS fell, but I didn&#8217;t sell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company quality hasn&#8217;t changed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary correction after +423% is normal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. MRK sale was correct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Freed capital for better opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pharma lags behind tech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. New strategic directions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nuclear energy &#8211; long-term trend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crypto exposure &#8211; asset class diversification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved \ud83d\udcda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. INVZ and HOWL &#8211; painful drops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>INVZ: -33% for month, -22.61% overall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HOWL: -69.20% overall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speculative positions under pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decision:<\/strong> Continue holding, hoping for recovery \ud83e\udd1e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. MRK &#8211; correct timing for sale<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sold after growth with small profit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freed capital for more promising sectors (Nuclear, Crypto)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right rebalancing decision \u2705<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. CLS too large share<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Even after drop it&#8217;s 21.83% of portfolio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should have taken partial profits at +423%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways \ud83d\udca1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Corrections are normal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After +57% YTD, seeing -4.7% month is expected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is healthy correction, not crash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Winners don&#8217;t always grow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS showed that even champions correct<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Important to take partial profits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Time for rebalancing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Too many weak speculations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to increase quality positions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. New opportunities in correction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nuclear energy &#8211; long-term trend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crypto on dips &#8211; entry opportunity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd2e Plans for January 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Critical Decisions \ud83c\udfaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Speculative positions &#8211; continuing to hold<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HOWL<\/strong> (-69.20%) &#8211; holding, waiting for recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INVZ<\/strong> (-22.61%) &#8211; holding, waiting for recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BBAI<\/strong> (-37.49%) &#8211; holding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SPCB<\/strong> (-28.03%) &#8211; holding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SRTS<\/strong> (-32.28%) &#8211; holding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategy:<\/strong> Not selling at bottom, waiting for possible recovery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. CLS &#8211; take a pause<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Not selling, but not adding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waiting for stabilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If drops to +300%, will consider adding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Add to quality positions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AMD<\/strong> &#8211; if drops below $200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TSM<\/strong> &#8211; always good quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NLR<\/strong> &#8211; if nuclear sector corrects more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What I&#8217;m Watching \ud83d\udc40<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nuclear Energy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Long-term trend due to AI needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NLR as exposure to entire sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible additional positions: CCJ, UUUU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cryptocurrencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan to add XRP on dips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possibly add Bitcoin exposure (BTCC.B ETF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>January Reports:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS, AMD, TSM &#8211; important to see fundamentals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will strong earnings continue?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Goals \ud83c\udfaf<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Clean up portfolio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sell 5 weakest positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce from 29 to 24 positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Rebalance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduce CLS from 21.83% to ~15-17%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase AMD, TSM, APP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add to nuclear and crypto on dips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Establish profit-taking rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At +300% sell 25% of position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At +500% sell another 25%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This way can take profits but stay in game<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 Dividends and Passive Income<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dividends received in December:<\/strong> ~CAD $38.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total dividends since start of investing (February 2025):<\/strong> CAD $167.20<br><strong>Last quarter (October-December):<\/strong> CAD $75.50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividend income continues to grow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>February-September:<\/strong> CAD $91.70<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October-December:<\/strong> CAD $75.50<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current monthly average:<\/strong> ~CAD $25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dividend positions in portfolio:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RF (Regions Financial Corp) &#8211; quarterly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JEPQ (JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF) &#8211; monthly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UNH (UnitedHealth Group) &#8211; quarterly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annual projection<\/strong> (if portfolio unchanged): ~CAD $300<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc8 Year-to-Date Statistics (YTD 2025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overall Metrics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>YTD Return:<\/strong> +44.21%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Month:<\/strong> September 2025 (+11.6%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worst Month:<\/strong> December 2025 (-4.7%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total invested:<\/strong> $13,555 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current value:<\/strong> $19,547.47 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Earned:<\/strong> +$5,992.47 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of trades for year:<\/strong> ~8-10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total number of positions:<\/strong> 28 stocks\/ETFs (was 29)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best Investments of the Year:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CLS:<\/strong> +342.28% \ud83c\udfc6 (was +423%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AMD:<\/strong> +115.93% \ud83e\udd48<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>APP:<\/strong> +76.43% \ud83e\udd49<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BRVO:<\/strong> +75.54%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TSM (RRSP):<\/strong> +69.52%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AEM:<\/strong> +61.07%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Worst Investments of the Year:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HOWL:<\/strong> -69.20% \ud83d\udc94<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BBAI:<\/strong> -37.49%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SRTS:<\/strong> -32.28%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SPCB:<\/strong> -28.03%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DV:<\/strong> -22.65%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>INVZ:<\/strong> -22.61%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year Statistics:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total gain:<\/strong> +$5,992.47 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total invested:<\/strong> $13,555 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return:<\/strong> +44.21%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Win rate:<\/strong> ~60% (17 of 28 positions in profit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biggest winner:<\/strong> CLS (+342%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biggest loser:<\/strong> HOWL (-69%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Detailed Portfolio Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=52\">TFSA<\/a> Portfolio (Tax-Free Savings Account)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Value:<\/strong> ~$5,665 CAD<br><strong>Main changes of the month:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>APP grew to +76.43%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INVZ crashed to -22.61%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added XRP (-7.15%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main Positions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>APP: $530.66 USD (+76.43%) &#8211; continues to lead<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AMZN: $230.85 USD (+4.17%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>META: $183.24 USD (-8.25%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>INVZ: $196.07 USD (-22.61%) &#8211; needs decision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IONQ: $109.68 USD (+9.34%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Character:<\/strong> Aggressive, tech-focused, added crypto exposure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RRSP Portfolio (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Value:<\/strong> ~$14,900 CAD<br><strong>Main changes of the month:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS corrected by -15.4%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sold MRK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added NLR (-10.46%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main Positions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CLS: $4,060.10 CAD (+342.28%) &#8211; still dominant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AMD: $1,284.08 USD (+115.93%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DOL: $1,643.99 CAD (+30.05%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AEM: $940.07 CAD (+61.07%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TSM: $919.12 USD (+69.52%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NLR: $767.21 USD (-10.46%) &#8211; new strategic position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Character:<\/strong> More stable, diversified, added nuclear energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2753 Discussion Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Interested to hear your thoughts:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Is it right to sell CLS<\/strong> after drop from +423% to +342%? Or is this just healthy correction?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nuclear energy &#8211; hype or long-term trend?<\/strong> What do you think about NLR?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crypto ETF (XRP)<\/strong> &#8211; is this diversification or unnecessary risk?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to sell losers?<\/strong> HOWL -69%, INVZ -22%, BBAI -37% &#8211; sell now or wait for recovery?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Write in comments, happy to discuss! \ud83d\udcac<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Year Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>December concluded <a href=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=30\">my first full year of investing<\/a> with <strong>+44.21% YTD<\/strong> result. Over 11 months (February-December 2025) invested $13,555 CAD, and portfolio grew to $19,547.47 CAD. Earned +$5,992.47 CAD!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is significantly better than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/finance\/quote\/.INX:INDEXSP\">S&amp;P 500<\/a> (~25% for year) and outperforms most professional funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What worked:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Concentration in tech\/AI (CLS, AMD, APP, TSM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patience with best positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Didn&#8217;t sell on corrections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What didn&#8217;t work:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speculative small positions (HOWL, INVZ, BBAI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too many positions (28-29)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Didn&#8217;t take profits in time (CLS at +423%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main lessons of the year:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quality beats quantity<\/strong> &#8211; 5 quality companies gave 90% of profit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take profits<\/strong> &#8211; CLS at +423% should have been partially sold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell losers faster<\/strong> &#8211; don&#8217;t wait for -70%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diversification works<\/strong> &#8211; different sectors save during corrections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patience matters more than emotions<\/strong> &#8211; all corrections recovered<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plans for 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean portfolio of weak positions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on 15-20 quality companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profit-taking rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New sectors: nuclear, infrastructure, possibly more crypto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>First year taught me more than any books. Mistakes were expensive, but lessons priceless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thank you to everyone who read my reports throughout the year! See you in 2026! \ud83c\udf8a\ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> <em>This post is not investment advice. All investments carry risks, and past performance does not guarantee future results. 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