In the past week, The Numbers have been busy trading a total of 17 equities in its portfolio. Let’s break down the highlights from the most recent trading activities.
Taking a bullish stance, The Numbers decided to go long on a variety of stocks. Advanced Micro Devices led the charge with an impressive return of 7.54%, closely followed by General Electric Company, boasting a return of 6.58%. Other successful long positions included Bank of America Corporation at 2.28% and Exxon Mobil Corporation at 2.06%. Despite some turbulence in the market, these strategic moves paid off handsomely.
However, not every long position yielded positive results. Amazon.com experienced a slight loss of 0.36%, while Visa and Netflix dipped by 0.89% and 1.86%, respectively. Even tech giants like Microsoft Corporation and The Walt Disney Company faced challenges, both closing the week with losses of 1.79% and 1.76%.
Yet, the standout performer among the short positions was Costco Wholesale Corporation, which saw a significant drop of 3.96%. Eli Lilly and Company also struggled, resulting in a sizable loss of 4.70%. Despite these setbacks, The Numbers managed to navigate the market volatility with agility.
Overall, the total gain/loss across the stock portfolio was a modest 0.10%. Impressively, the portfolio outperformed the S&P500 index by 0.21% during the same period, showcasing The Numbers’ ability to identify opportunities and mitigate risks effectively.