📊Winners & Losers: Week #12/2024
Alpha Hedge Portfolio Update: Week #12/2024. Scaling an Investment Portfolio by 10x for the Second Time in a Decade and Sharing the Blueprint
Winners & Losers: Week #12/2024
The major indexes secured solid weekly gains, touching all-time closing highs. This rally was supported by the Federal Reserve's indications that it might not scale back its forecast for rate cuts this year, soothing investor concerns.
Optimism was further bolstered by signs that major central banks globally might be ready to pivot away from aggressive rate hikes, potentially signaling that borrowing costs have peaked.
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1. Alpha Hedge Portfolio
1.1. Alpha Hedge Portfolio Evolution: 2013 to 03/22/2024
The Alpha Hedge Portfolio experienced a 0.6% increase this week, culminating in a 3% gain for March thus far.
2. Markets Evolution: Week #12/2024
2.1. Portfolios Performances
Alpha Hedge Bonds: +2.97%
Alpha Hedge Currency: -0.71%
Alpha Hedge Equity: +6.66%
Alpha Hedge Growth Stocks: +8.82%
Alpha Hedge Crypto: -7.95%
The standout performer of the week was the Growth Stocks Portfolio, which achieved gains of +8.82%, driven by advancements in AI and heightened interest in events such as Nvidia's NVDA 0.00%↑ developer conference.
Conversely, the Crypto Market was the weakest, posting a -7.95% loss, influenced by a pullback in Bitcoin and the performance of crypto-linked companies.
All portfolios, with the exception of the Currency Portfolio, posted gains in Week 12 of 2024.
Combining these outcomes, the Annual Compounded Return has increased to 26.56% since 2013, and the Profit Factor has risen to 4.8:1.
In 2022, the Alpha Hedge Portfolio increased 10x, yielding a 900% return on the initial investment. This was achieved without any new contributions or withdrawals, with profits and dividends excluded throughout the period.
In 2021, we restarted the 10x journey.↓
3. Alpha Hedge Collective2 Portfolio
3.1. Alpha Hedge Collective2 Portfolio Evolution: 09/17/2021 to 03/22/2024
3.1.1. Understanding the Collective2 Portfolio
The Collective2 Portfolio was established on September 17, 2021, with an initial investment of $50,000 to ensure confidence in the presented results. This Platform allows our Premium Subscribers to access the Alpha Hedge Portfolio in real-time and join us on our journey to increase our portfolio tenfold within a decade.
⚠️We execute the Alfa Hedge Strategy in a Real-Life Brokerage Account with Interactive Brokers integrated with the Platform Collective2, a U.S. regulated company based in New York.
4. Inside the Cycles
4.1. Bond Market
The Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates and its implications for borrowing costs are discussed, with optimism that borrowing costs have peaked.
The Fed is expected to cut rates three times in 2024, despite sticky inflation data. This has a direct impact on bond yields, with yields on the 10-year Treasury slightly lower following the Fed's announcement.
4.1.1. Alpha Hedge Bond Portfolio
The Bond Market's driving force is the 20-Year Rate, currently in Phase 6 (Denial Phase). A Hedge Position was established in November 2023. As of March 22, 2024, this Hedge Cycle experienced a return of +0.02%, the Alpha Hedge Bond Portfolio has yielded +305.47% since July 2013.
The benchmark for this portfolio is the TLT 0.87%↑ ETF, which recorded a -14.16% performance since July 2013.
The Alpha Hedge Bond Portfolio currently represents 15% of the Alpha Hedge Portfolio.
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4.2. Currency Market
The Swiss National Bank's surprising decision to lower interest rates, making it the first central bank to pull back, is a significant event for the currency market.
This move was interpreted as a sign that tightening in major economies might have peaked, which could affect currency values. Additionally, the Bank of Japan's decision to end its era of negative rates with a rate hike could significantly influence the Japanese yen and broader currency markets.
4.2.1. Alpha Hedge Currency Portfolio
The Currency Market's driving force is the US Dollar, currently in Phase 6 (Denial Phase). A Hedge Position was established in January 2024. As of March 22, 2024, this Hedge Cycle experienced a negative return of -1.16%*, yet it has yielded +83.62% since March 2013.
The benchmark for this portfolio is the UUP 0.00%↑ ETF, which recorded a +24.57% performance since March 2013.
The Alpha Hedge Currency Portfolio currently represents 11% of the Alpha Hedge Portfolio.
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4.3. Equity Market
US stocks closed mixed, with details on the performance of the Nasdaq Composite, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and S&P 500.
The Federal Reserve's decision to delay but not slow rate cuts contributed to stock market optimism, leading to record highs for major indexes. Corporate news, including FedEx's FDX 0.00%↑ profit beat and Nike's NKE 0.00%↑ disappointing sales guidance, also influenced the equity market. The impact of AI growth hopes and a broadening market rally are mentioned, along with specific sector performances and the anticipation of the Fed's next moves.
4.3.1. Alpha Hedge Equity Portfolio
The Equity Market is in Phase 3 (Belief Phase). Accordingly, an Alpha position was assembled in January/24. In this Alpha Cycle, up until March, 22, 2024, it yielded a return of +30.15%, and +1,368.05% since June 2013.
The benchmark for this portfolio is the SPY 0.02%↑ ETF, which had a +211.19% performance since June 2013.
The Alpha Hedge Currency Portfolio currently represents 26% of the Alpha Hedge Portfolio.
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4.4. Growth Market
The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite's performance is highlighted, with a specific focus on growth stocks like Nvidia NVDA 0.00%↑, which gained attention due to AI developments. The anticipation and outcomes of Nvidia's annual developer conference, as well as the broader impact of AI buzz on tech stocks, are significant for the growth stocks market.
4.4.1. Alpha Hedge Growth Portfolio
Growth Market is in Phase 4 (Euphoria Phase). Accordingly, an Alpha position was assembled in December/23. In this Alpha Cycle, up until March 22, 2024, it yielded a return of +46.85%, and 1,243.97%% since October 2013.
The benchmark for this portfolio is the QQQ 0.15%↑ ETF, which had a +450.03% performance in the same period.
The Alpha Hedge Currency Portfolio currently represents 16% of the Alpha Hedge Portfolio.
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4.5. Crypto Market
Bitcoin's and crypto-linked companies like Coinbase and Marathon Digital are having a pullback from its recent record high and the performance This points the crypto market's reaction to broader economic indicators and investor sentiment.
4.5.1. Alpha Hedge Crypto Portfolio
Crypto Market is in Phase 4 (Euphoria Phase). Accordingly, an Alpha position was assembled in February/23. In this Alpha Cycle, up until March 22, 2024, it yielded a return of +145.45%, and +10,223.82% since November 2016.
The Benchmark for this portfolio is the Bitcoin, which had a +9,412.36% performance since November 2016.
The Alpha Hedge Currency Portfolio currently represents 21% of the Alpha Hedge Portfolio.
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5. Market Cycle Mastery Course
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