Self-Directed Stock & Crypto Trading Portfolio

Project Overview

I actively manage an $8,000 investment portfolio on Robinhood, focusing on both swing trading and long-term investing in stocks and cryptocurrencies. My goal is to optimize returns through data-driven trading strategies while managing risk effectively.

Investment Performance

Current Return: +10%
Portfolio Value: $8,800 → $9,800
Investment Timeline: 12 months

Portfolio Growth Over Time

  • Jan: $8,000

  • Feb: $8,200

  • Mar: $8,400

  • Apr: $8,600

  • May: $8,800

  • Nov: $9,600

  • Dec: $9,800

Portfolio Allocation

  • NVIDIA: 40%

  • SoundHound AI: 20%

  • XRP: 20%

  • Dogecoin: 15%

  • Cash Reserve: 5%

Investment Strategy & Key Trades

1. Swing Trading Strategy (XRP)

  • Used technical analysis (RSI, moving averages) for short-term price action.

  • Capitalized on market volatility for profitable trades.

  • Maintained risk management strategies like stop-loss orders.

2. Stock Investments (Long-Term Growth Focus)

  • NVIDIA (NVDA): Invested due to strong AI & GPU market demand.

  • SoundHound AI (SOUN): Bet on emerging AI-driven tech growth.

3. Crypto Holdings

  • XRP: Short-term swing trading & long-term hold.

  • Dogecoin: Speculative investment with high volatility potential.

Key Takeaways & Lessons Learned

Developed discipline in trade execution and risk management.
Gained experience in technical & fundamental analysis.
Learned to adapt to market fluctuations and trading psychology.

Next Steps & Future Plans

Expanding my portfolio with additional AI & tech stocks.
Exploring trading automation with Python scripts.
Building a real-time dashboard for performance tracking.

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