{"id":177,"date":"2026-04-26T20:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T20:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=177"},"modified":"2026-04-26T20:33:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T20:33:58","slug":"investment-report-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=177","title":{"rendered":"Investment Report March 2026: Iran Storm and Market Correction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc8 Key Metrics for the Month (March 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Portfolio Return:<\/strong> -3.02% (for the month)<br><strong>Total Portfolio Value:<\/strong> $19,956.88 CAD<br><strong>Monthly Change:<\/strong> -$622.15 CAD<br><strong>YTD 2026 Return:<\/strong> -1.95%<br><strong>Total Invested Since Start:<\/strong> $14,355 CAD (no change)<br><strong>Realized Profit:<\/strong> +$5,601.88 CAD<br><strong>ROI Since Start:<\/strong> +39.02%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>March 2026 became a month of <strong>high volatility and market correction<\/strong>. The portfolio finished with a loss of <strong>-3.02% (-$622.15 CAD)<\/strong>, wiping out all January and February gains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"393\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/investing-portfolio-report-march-2026-1024x393.jpeg\" alt=\"investing portfolio chart march 2026\" class=\"wp-image-180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/investing-portfolio-report-march-2026-1024x393.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/investing-portfolio-report-march-2026-300x115.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/investing-portfolio-report-march-2026-768x295.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/investing-portfolio-report-march-2026.jpeg 1128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Main Reasons for Decline:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>US\/Israel war with Iran continued<\/strong> \u2013 conflict dragged on for 5+ weeks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Oil reached $108\/barrel (Brent)<\/strong> \u2013 highest level in years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nasdaq and Dow fell into correction<\/strong> \u2013 decline &gt;10% from peaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>S&amp;P 500 on edge of correction<\/strong> \u2013 only 9% from correction level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inflation returned<\/strong> \u2013 OECD forecasts 4.2% instead of 2.8%<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite market falls, I:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Sold Venture Global (+68% profit)<\/strong> \u2013 locked in profit at peak of oil rally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 <strong>Bought 3 new positions<\/strong> \u2013 FITB, ETN, SOFI (diversification into financials)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc8e <strong>Received $6.27 CAD dividends<\/strong> \u2013 reinvested in LLY, UNH, META, NVDA, AEM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcc9 <strong>Portfolio lost less than S&amp;P 500<\/strong> (-3% vs -7% S&amp;P 500)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Gold continued growth<\/strong> \u2013 AEM +95%, OLA +75%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Events of the Month:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Iran war entered 5th week<\/strong> \u2013 Pentagon sent additional troops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f <strong>Oil Brent $108, WTI $94<\/strong> \u2013 threat of Strait of Hormuz closure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcc9 <strong>Nasdaq and Dow in correction<\/strong> \u2013 decline &gt;10% from ATH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Sold VG with +68% profit<\/strong> \u2013 69 shares at $12 (bought at $7.14)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udd95 <strong>Three new positions<\/strong> \u2013 FITB (bank), ETN (industrial), SOFI (fintech)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc8e <strong>Dividends $6.27 CAD<\/strong> \u2013 from 5 companies<\/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\">\ud83c\udf0d What Happened to Markets in March: Iran Storm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>March 2026 was a continuation of the crisis that began February 28 with the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 Iran War: From Quick Victory to Protracted Conflict<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What was expected:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In early March, markets hoped for <strong>quick conflict resolution<\/strong>. President Trump declared &#8220;imminent victory&#8221; and &#8220;regime overthrow.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What actually happened:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The war dragged on. Iran proved more resilient than expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Events by Period:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Early Month (March 1-10):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Small market rally on hopes of quick resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f Oil pulled back from peaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcc8 S&amp;P 500 +2.9%, Nasdaq +3.8% (March 4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mid-Month (March 11-20):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c Pentagon announced deployment of <strong>thousands more Marines<\/strong> and 3 warships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Bloomberg reported: Iran refuses to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c Axios: White House considering <strong>occupation of Kharg Island<\/strong> (Iran&#8217;s oil hub)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcc9 S&amp;P 500 fell <strong>7% from peak<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcc9 Nasdaq and Dow fell into <strong>correction<\/strong> (&gt;10%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>End of Month (March 21-31):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddea <strong>UAE attacked<\/strong> by Iranian drones and missiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7 <strong>South Korea<\/strong> \u2013 Kospi crashed <strong>12% overnight<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f Oil Brent reached <strong>$108\/barrel<\/strong>, WTI <strong>$94\/barrel<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26fd Gas in Los Angeles: <strong>$8.29\/gallon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 End of month: markets bounced 2.9-3.8% on peace speculation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Impact on US Economy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Inflation Returned<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OECD sharply raised inflation forecast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Previous forecast:<\/strong> 2.8% for 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New forecast:<\/strong> 4.2% for 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reason:<\/strong> High energy prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Fed Cut Rate Cut Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March FOMC meeting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rates remained at <strong>5.25-5.50%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dot-plot shows only <strong>one 25bp cut<\/strong> in 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CME FedWatch: Market expects <strong>no cuts<\/strong> in 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fed Chair Jerome Powell:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Implications of Middle East developments for US economy are uncertain. Forecast is we&#8217;ll make progress on inflation, not as much as hoped, but some progress.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Labor Market Under Pressure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial jobless claims: <strong>205,000<\/strong> (declined)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unemployment: <strong>4.4%<\/strong> (expected stable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But: AI and high inflation create employment risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcc9 Technical Analysis: All Indices in Trouble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Nasdaq Composite:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fell into <strong>correction<\/strong> (&gt;10% from peak)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close: <strong>21,408<\/strong> (March 26)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Daily drop: <strong>-2.38%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dow Jones:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fell into <strong>correction<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close: <strong>45,960<\/strong> (March 26) \u2013 <strong>lowest in 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fell below <strong>200-day moving average<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>S&amp;P 500:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On edge of correction: <strong>-9% from ATH<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close: <strong>6,477<\/strong> (March 26) \u2013 <strong>lowest in 4 months<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fell below <strong>200-day moving average<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VIX (Fear Index):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>March average: <strong>24-26<\/strong> (normal: 12-15)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High volatility expected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udee2\ufe0f Energy Shock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oil:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brent: <strong>$108.01\/barrel<\/strong> (+5.66% in a day, March 26)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WTI: <strong>$94.48\/barrel<\/strong> (+4.61% in a day)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reason: Threat of <strong>Strait of Hormuz closure<\/strong> (20% of world oil)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Los Angeles: <strong>$8.29\/gallon<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National average: <strong>~$4+\/gallon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Over time, US will retake control of straits, and there will be freedom of navigation. Global oil market is in deficit about 10-12 million barrels a day, and we&#8217;re making up for that deficit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>President Trump (March 22):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;Oil prices haven&#8217;t gone up as much as I thought, to be honest. Everything will go back to where it was, and probably lower.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Markets didn&#8217;t believe. Oil continued rising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tfsa-portfolio-march-2026-1024x941.jpeg\" alt=\"TFSA stocks portfolio march 2026\" class=\"wp-image-181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tfsa-portfolio-march-2026-1024x941.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tfsa-portfolio-march-2026-300x276.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tfsa-portfolio-march-2026-768x705.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/tfsa-portfolio-march-2026.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd04 March Sales and Purchases: Portfolio Rotation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In March, I made <strong>one significant rotation<\/strong>: sold energy at peak and redistributed capital into financials and industrials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u274c What I Sold: Venture Global \u2013 Perfect Timing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sold:<\/strong> 69 shares <strong>Venture Global (VG)<\/strong> at <strong>$12.00 USD<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bought at:<\/strong> $7.14 USD (January 2026)<br><strong>Profit:<\/strong> <strong>+68.07%<\/strong> (+$334.34 USD)<br><strong>Held:<\/strong> 2 months<br><strong>Total sale:<\/strong> $828 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why I Sold:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Perfect Timing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venture Global shot up <strong>+35.99%<\/strong> in February and continued rising in March thanks to Iran war and oil crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I tracked the situation and realized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oil at peak $108<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market in panic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VG at historical highs $12+<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This was the perfect moment to lock in profit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Geopolitical Risk:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If war ends faster than expected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oil could fall 30-50%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VG would fall with it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>+68% profit could turn into +20-30%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Diversification:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VG was ~3.3% of portfolio. This was a <strong>concentrated bet on energy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I decided to redistribute capital into <strong>more stable sectors<\/strong> (financials, industrials).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. &#8220;Buy the Rumor, Sell the News&#8221; Strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iran war = rumors of energy crisis.<br>VG rose on these rumors.<br>When facts became obvious (oil $108), I sold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Was This a Mistake?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Potentially yes, if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>War continues for months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oil goes to $150-200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VG doubles\/triples<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But I think no:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locked in <strong>+68% in 2 months<\/strong> \u2013 fantastic result<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capital redistributed to less volatile assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can return to VG if oil falls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lesson:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t need to aim for &#8220;perfect&#8221; sale. +68% is excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2705 What I Bought: 3 New Positions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Freed capital (~$828 USD) redistributed into <strong>3 new companies<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. \ud83c\udfe6 FITB (Fifth Third Bancorp) \u2013 6 shares at $44.92 USD<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Investment:<\/strong> $269.54 USD<br><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $282.42 USD<br><strong>Current Return:<\/strong> +4.78%<br><strong>Portfolio Share:<\/strong> ~1.41% (RRSP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment Thesis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fifth Third Bancorp is a <strong>regional US bank<\/strong> headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why bank now?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High interest rates = higher bank profits<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Undervalued sector<\/strong> (P\/E ~10-11)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dividends<\/strong> (~4% yield)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality balance sheet<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risks:<\/strong> Recession, commercial real estate pressure, fintech competition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Expecting quick sale, hopefully no more than three months. Though war may adjust plans. Banks are cyclical. When Fed cuts rates and economy recovers, FITB could shoot up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. \u2699\ufe0f ETN (Eaton Corporation) \u2013 1 share at $356.51 USD<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Investment:<\/strong> $356.51 USD<br><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $362.50 USD<br><strong>Current Return:<\/strong> +1.68%<br><strong>Portfolio Share:<\/strong> ~1.82% (RRSP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment Thesis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eaton Corporation is an <strong>industrial company<\/strong> producing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electrical equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydraulics and pneumatics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy-efficient solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data center equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Eaton?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI Infrastructure:<\/strong> Data centers need massive power<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Electrification:<\/strong> EV charging stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Diversification:<\/strong> Not dependent on one sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Stability:<\/strong> P\/E ~25-30, stable growth<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Short-term speculation, hoping for quick sale. Eaton is a bet on electrification and AI infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. \ud83d\udcb3 SOFI (SoFi Technologies) \u2013 10 shares at $17.10 USD<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total Investment:<\/strong> $171.00 USD<br><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $162.90 USD<br><strong>Current Return:<\/strong> -4.73%<br><strong>Portfolio Share:<\/strong> ~0.82% (RRSP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Investment Thesis:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SoFi Technologies is a <strong>fintech company<\/strong> providing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Student loans (refinancing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal loans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mortgages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investment services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank accounts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why SoFi?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Banking license (2022):<\/strong> Can accept deposits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User growth:<\/strong> Members growing 30%+ annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revenue diversification<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech approach to finance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risks (HIGH):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Company still unprofitable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High competition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic cycle dependency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulatory risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strategy:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Haven&#8217;t decided yet. Could be short-term speculation or long-term investment. Will see how it goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc8e March Dividends: $6.27 CAD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Received dividends from <strong>5 companies<\/strong> in March. All dividends <strong>automatically reinvested<\/strong> (DRIP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>LLY (Eli Lilly)<\/strong> \u2013 $0.97 CAD (reinvested 0.0007 shares)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UNH (UnitedHealth)<\/strong> \u2013 $2.61 CAD (reinvested 0.0065 shares)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>META (Meta Platforms)<\/strong> \u2013 $0.15 CAD (reinvested 0.0002 shares)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AEM (Agnico Eagle)<\/strong> \u2013 $2.47 CAD (reinvested 0.0086 shares)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NVDA (NVIDIA)<\/strong> \u2013 $0.07 CAD (reinvested 0.0003 shares)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Total received:<\/strong> $6.27 CAD<br><strong>All reinvested:<\/strong> Yes<br><strong>Additional shares acquired:<\/strong> 0.0163 shares total<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"943\" src=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rrsp-portfolio-march-2026-1024x943.jpeg\" alt=\"RRSP stocks portfolio march 2026\" class=\"wp-image-182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rrsp-portfolio-march-2026-1024x943.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rrsp-portfolio-march-2026-300x276.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rrsp-portfolio-march-2026-768x707.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/rrsp-portfolio-march-2026.jpeg 1083w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfc6 Top Positions of the Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udfe2 Best Performers of March<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. AEM (Agnico Eagle Mines) \u2013 +94.99% \ud83c\udfc6<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $1,142.86 CAD<br><strong>Return:<\/strong> +94.99%<br><strong>Change from February:<\/strong> +137% \u2192 +95% (<strong>-42%<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agnico Eagle fell with gold in March. Gold pulled back from peak $5k+ to $4400-4500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite decline from +137% to +95%, AEM <strong>remains best position of the year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) \u2013 +109.72% \ud83e\udd48<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $1,247.10 USD<br><strong>Return:<\/strong> +109.72%<br><strong>Change from February:<\/strong> +101% \u2192 +110% (<strong>+9%<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AMD <strong>recovered<\/strong> in March despite overall tech sector correction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong demand for MI300X GPUs, contracts with Microsoft and Meta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. TSM (Taiwan Semiconductor) \u2013 +91.09% (RRSP) \/ +88.69% (TFSA) \ud83e\udd49<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RRSP:<\/strong> $1,039.57 USD (+91.09%)<br><strong>TFSA:<\/strong> $346.76 USD (+88.69%)<br><strong>Change from February:<\/strong> +107% \u2192 +91% (<strong>-16%<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TSMC pulled back with semiconductor sector, but remains at +91% from entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. OLA (Orla Mining) \u2013 +74.91% \ud83d\udc8e<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $895.57 CAD<br><strong>Return:<\/strong> +74.91%<br><strong>Change from February:<\/strong> +131% \u2192 +75% (<strong>-56%<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orla Mining fell sharply with gold. Young gold miners more volatile than large ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. CLS (Celestica) \u2013 +327.47% \ud83d\udd25<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $3,924.20 CAD<br><strong>Return:<\/strong> +327.47%<br><strong>Change from February:<\/strong> +312% \u2192 +327% (<strong>+15%<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celestica <strong>recovered<\/strong> in March! First growth in 4 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q4 2025 earnings beat expectations, data center demand remains strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd34 Biggest Losses of March<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. HOWL (Werewolf Therapeutics) \u2013 -60.19% \ud83d\udc94<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Still worst position, but recovered slightly from February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. BBAI (BigBear.ai) \u2013 -58.02%<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Continues falling. AI hype didn&#8217;t help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. GSY (GoEasy) \u2013 -75.08%<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BIGGEST MISTAKE:<\/strong> Fell from +30% to -75% in one month (-45% drop!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reasons: Financial sector correction, recession fears, possible credit portfolio problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. INVZ (Innoviz Technologies) \u2013 -40.94%<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>LiDAR sector under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. SPCB (SuperCom) \u2013 -38.45%<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Microcap volatility continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Key Positions Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. NVIDIA (NVDA) \u2013 AI King Under Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>February:<\/strong> -6.32%<br><strong>March:<\/strong> -6.82%<br><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $1,061.10 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continued slow decline, but <strong>fundamentals haven&#8217;t changed<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Still absolute monopolist in AI chips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demand for H100\/H200\/Blackwell GPUs remains huge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Q4 2025 earnings beat expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My decision:<\/strong> Holding and ready to add if drops to $150-160.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. CoreWeave (CRVW) \u2013 Young Company Volatility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>February:<\/strong> -1.34%<br><strong>March:<\/strong> -1.05%<br><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $715.68 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Small recovery. Announced multi-year deal with Perplexity (+8% on news).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My decision:<\/strong> Holding. Long-term bet on AI infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. SentinelOne (S) \u2013 Cybersecurity Continues Falling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>February:<\/strong> -9.10%<br><strong>March:<\/strong> -8.27%<br><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $492.47 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Slight improvement but still negative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>My decision:<\/strong> Holding. 3-5 year bet. Short-term volatility doesn&#8217;t change thesis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Amazon (AMZN) \u2013 Practically Unchanged<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>February:<\/strong> -0.87%<br><strong>March:<\/strong> -0.01%<br><strong>Current Value:<\/strong> $633.16 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon <strong>held up<\/strong> during March correction. Practically unchanged: -0.01%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a <strong>defensive tech stock<\/strong> \u2013 holds better than most during corrections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udca1 March Lessons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Worked \u2705<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Selling VG at peak (+68%)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perfect timing. Even if VG continues rising, no regrets. +68% is fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lesson:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t aim for absolute maximum. Lock in profits when they&#8217;re there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Diversification saved from worse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Portfolio lost only <strong>-3.02%<\/strong> while:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>S&amp;P 500: <strong>-7%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nasdaq: <strong>&gt;-10%<\/strong> (correction)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dow: <strong>&gt;-10%<\/strong> (correction)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold (AEM, OLA) and defensive assets smoothed the blow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Emotional resilience during volatility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March was <strong>high volatility month<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Markets fell and recovered 2-3% per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>News changed hourly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Panic was real<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I <strong>didn&#8217;t sell anything in panic<\/strong>. Instead:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sold VG <strong>according to plan<\/strong> (at peak)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bought FITB, ETN, SOFI <strong>on dips<\/strong><\/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. GSY \u2013 Biggest Mistake<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GoEasy fell from +30% to <strong>-75%<\/strong>. Drop of <strong>-105% from peak<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What went wrong:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Didn&#8217;t lock profit at +30%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Didn&#8217;t sell at first drop to 0%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Didn&#8217;t sell at -20-30%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lesson:<\/strong> When position falls from profit to loss, need to <strong>reassess thesis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan:<\/strong> Considering sale in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Too many losing positions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HOWL (-60%), BBAI (-58%), SPCB (-38%), INVZ (-41%) \u2013 this is <strong>ballast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These positions occupy ~$260 USD of capital that could work in NVIDIA, Amazon, or gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan:<\/strong> Hope for recovery. May sell some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. XRP and QS continue falling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>XRP: -24% (Feb) \u2192 -24% (Mar) \u2013 no change<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>QS: -26% (Feb) \u2192 -30% (Mar) \u2013 worse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lottery tickets not working yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plan:<\/strong> Give 3 more months. If in six months still at -30-40%, admit mistake and exit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcdd April 2026 Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Monitor Earnings Season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>April = Q1 2026 earnings season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to track:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udcca <strong>NVIDIA earnings<\/strong> \u2013 most important report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcca <strong>AMD, TSM<\/strong> \u2013 semiconductor trends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcca <strong>Amazon<\/strong> \u2013 AWS growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcca <strong>Celestica<\/strong> \u2013 data center demand continuing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcca <strong>CoreWeave<\/strong> \u2013 revenue growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Sell Weak Positions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sale plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c <strong>GSY<\/strong> (-75%) \u2013 sell on recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c <strong>HOWL<\/strong> (-60%) \u2013 very small share, will wait for recovery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c <strong>BBAI<\/strong> (-58%) \u2013 hope for recovery, small share without much impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u274c <strong>SPCB<\/strong> (-38%) \u2013 consider sale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Freed capital (~$300-400 USD):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Maybe add <strong>NVIDIA<\/strong> (at $150-160)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Maybe add <strong>Amazon<\/strong> (1 share)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Maybe add <strong>TSM<\/strong> (on dips)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Monitor Geopolitics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Will Iran war end?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will Strait of Hormuz reopen?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What happens with oil?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Continue Portfolio Cleanup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Reduce from <strong>28 to 20-22 positions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get rid of weakest, concentrate on quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. No Major Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If opportunity arises \u2013 will buy something, but no major changes planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April is a month of <strong>observation and patience<\/strong>, not aggressive actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf March Conclusions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>March 2026 was a month of <strong>correction and volatility<\/strong>. Iran war dragged on, markets fell into correction, oil shot up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Result: <strong>-3.02%<\/strong> \u2013 better than S&amp;P 500 (-7%) and Nasdaq (-10%+).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Selling VG at peak (+68%) \u2013 perfect decision<\/strong><br>Sometimes better to lock in good profit than wait for absolute maximum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diversification saves<\/strong><br>Gold and defensive assets smoothed tech correction blow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotional resilience important<\/strong><br>Panic creates mistakes. Patience creates opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GSY \u2013 biggest mistake of year<\/strong><br>Fall from +30% to -75% = lesson about importance of profit-taking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lottery tickets (XRP, QS) \u2013 not working yet<\/strong><br>Must be ready for speculations not to work out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Markets unpredictable<\/strong><br>Iran war could last months or end tomorrow. Must be ready for both scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ahead \u2013 April.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Markets volatile, but long-term thesis unchanged:<br><strong>Technology, AI, semiconductors, gold<\/strong> \u2013 these are megatrends of next 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And I&#8217;m staying in the game. \ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccc Key Portfolio Metrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Metric<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Total Value<\/strong><\/td><td>$19,956.88 CAD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monthly Return<\/strong><\/td><td>-3.02%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>YTD 2026<\/strong><\/td><td>-1.95%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ROI Since Start<\/strong><\/td><td>+39.02%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Invested<\/strong><\/td><td>$14,355 CAD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Profit<\/strong><\/td><td>+$5,601.88 CAD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Number of Positions<\/strong><\/td><td>28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Dividends Received<\/strong><\/td><td>$6.27 CAD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next Report: April 2026<\/strong> \ud83d\udcca<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See you in a month! \ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read in Ukrainian > <a href=\"https:\/\/ua.invest2stocks.org\/index.php\/2026\/04\/12\/investytsiynyi-zvit-berezen-2026\/\">\u0406\u043d\u0432\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0438\u0446\u0456\u0439\u043d\u0438\u0439 \u0437\u0432\u0456\u0442 \u0437\u0430 \u0431\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0437\u0435\u043d\u044c 2026: \u0406\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0441\u044c\u043a\u0438\u0439 \u0448\u0442\u043e\u0440\u043c \u0442\u0430 \u043a\u043e\u0440\u0435\u043a\u0446\u0456\u044f \u0440\u0438\u043d\u043a\u0456\u0432<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; Previous report: February 2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/invest2stocks.org\/?p=164\">&#8211; Previous report: January 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udcc8 Key Metrics for the Month (March 2026) Portfolio Return: -3.02% (for the month)Total Portfolio Value: $19,956.88 CADMonthly Change: -$622.15 CADYTD 2026 Return: -1.95%Total Invested Since Start: $14,355 CAD (no change)Realized Profit: +$5,601.88 CADROI Since Start: +39.02% Quick Overview March 2026 became a month of high volatility and market correction. 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