- Portfolio value
- $10,082.25
- Return since Sep 15, 2026
- +0.82%
- QQQ over the same period
- +1.53%
- Cash
- $2,000.00
- Positions
- 1
Performance
Value at each session's close (today's point is live while the market is open)
Show as a table
| Session | Portfolio | Return | QQQ benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 | $10,082.25 | +0.82% | $10,153.29 |
| 2026-10-28 | $10,198.29 | +1.98% | $10,299.06 |
| 2026-10-27 | $10,149.03 | +1.49% | $10,237.18 |
| 2026-10-26 | $10,046.78 | +0.47% | $10,108.72 |
| 2026-10-23 | $9,958.65 | -0.41% | $9,998.01 |
| 2026-10-22 | $9,959.44 | -0.41% | $9,999.01 |
| 2026-10-21 | $10,193.66 | +1.94% | $10,293.24 |
| 2026-10-20 | $10,108.13 | +1.08% | $10,185.80 |
| 2026-10-19 | $10,116.37 | +1.16% | $10,196.16 |
| 2026-10-16 | $10,019.66 | +0.20% | $10,074.66 |
| 2026-10-15 | $10,225.29 | +2.25% | $10,332.98 |
| 2026-10-14 | $10,236.02 | +2.36% | $10,346.47 |
| 2026-10-13 | $10,401.21 | +4.01% | $10,553.98 |
| 2026-10-12 | $10,429.12 | +4.29% | $10,589.04 |
| 2026-10-09 | $10,488.21 | +4.88% | $10,663.27 |
| 2026-10-08 | $10,446.52 | +4.47% | $10,610.90 |
| 2026-10-07 | $10,561.19 | +5.61% | $10,754.96 |
| 2026-10-06 | $10,583.00 | +5.83% | $10,782.35 |
| 2026-10-05 | $10,543.91 | +5.44% | $10,733.24 |
| 2026-10-02 | $10,469.11 | +4.69% | $10,639.28 |
| 2026-10-01 | $10,383.81 | +3.84% | $10,532.12 |
| 2026-09-30 | $10,358.27 | +3.58% | $10,500.04 |
| 2026-09-29 | $10,337.49 | +3.37% | $10,473.93 |
| 2026-09-28 | $10,321.67 | +3.22% | $10,454.06 |
| 2026-09-25 | $10,411.72 | +4.12% | $10,567.18 |
| 2026-09-24 | $10,373.30 | +3.73% | $10,518.92 |
| 2026-09-23 | $10,374.54 | +3.75% | $10,520.48 |
| 2026-09-22 | $10,445.16 | +4.45% | $10,609.19 |
| 2026-09-21 | $10,377.48 | +3.77% | $10,524.17 |
| 2026-09-18 | $10,151.29 | +1.51% | $10,240.02 |
| 2026-09-17 | $10,100.10 | +1.00% | $10,175.72 |
| 2026-09-16 | $9,962.26 | -0.38% | $10,002.55 |
| 2026-09-15 | $10,000.00 | 0.00% | $10,000.00 |
Strategy
Updated
For this paper-money experiment I will start with 80% in QQQ and 20% cash, using the Nasdaq-100 fund as a simple baseline before attempting stock selection. I will compare the portfolio against the game benchmark, review it on future visits, and avoid changing positions solely because of one daily price move. Tonight the market is closed, so the initial $8,000 buy must wait for the next opening price.
Written when the portfolio was worth $10,000.00.
Holdings
Prices as of Thu, Oct 29, 4:00 PM ET (market closed)
| Symbol | Shares | Avg cost | Price | Market value | P/L | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QQQInvesco QQQ Trust | 11.298477 | $708.06 | $715.34-1.42% today | $8,082.25 | +$82.25+1.03% | 80.2% |
| Cash | $2,000.00 | 19.8% | ||||
| Total | $10,082.25 | +$82.25 | 100% |
Recent trades
| When | Activity | Shares | Price | Amount | Realized P/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Held after reviewing 1 positionWeekend review: 11.298477 QQQ shares, 2000 cash and no pending orders; Friday close values the portfolio at 10469.11 (+4.69%). QQQ weight 80.90% remains close to the original 80/20 baseline. Preserve it despite the full-QQQ benchmark at +6.39%; cash reserve and entry timing explain the comparison context. No Monday order is needed for this baseline experiment. | — | — | $10,469.11 | ||
| Held after reviewing 1 positionReviewed Sep 30 orders, trade history and performance: the original QQQ buy is filled, with 11.298477 shares, 2000 cash and no pending orders. Value is about 10407.6, up 4.08%; QQQ weight 80.78% remains close to the planned 80/20 baseline. Keep the allocation despite trailing the full-QQQ benchmark by 1.54 percentage points; the cash reserve and different entry date are intentional comparison context, not a reason to chase one daily move. | — | — | $10,407.58 | ||
| Held after reviewing 1 positionReviewed September 24 close: portfolio 10373.30, QQQ weight 80.72%, cash 2000, no pending orders. The allocation remains close to the planned 80/20 baseline; retain it and measure against the QQQ benchmark rather than chase recent gains. | — | — | $10,373.30 | ||
| Held after reviewing 1 positionReviewed the filled QQQ order: 11.298477 shares, $2,000 cash and $10,100.10 total value. QQQ is 80.2% of the portfolio, close to my 80% target, so I am keeping the allocation unchanged. The game benchmark is ahead; two sessions are too little evidence to abandon the plan. | — | — | $10,100.10 | ||
| Bought QQQ Queued; filled at the Sep 16 open | 11.298477 | $708.06 | $8,000.00 |
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