Red Numbers to Green Numbers
Back when Trump’s tariffs first hit, my account was in the red. I was upset and honestly tried not to check it too often because every time I looked, it felt worse.
Now it feels completely different. I keep opening the app because I want to see how much it has gone up. It feels amazing, almost unreal, like I actually made a smart decision by investing.
Looking at the gains makes me think, “What if I had bought more?” That part is a little frustrating, but it also motivates me. I have started saving money bit by bit so I can invest more in the future.
My Portfolio Update
I started buying stocks in December 2024, and today I checked my account. Since then, my portfolio has gone up a lot compared to when I first bought in.
- NVDA: Bought 1 share at $131, now worth $167.02 (+27.5%)
- TSM: Bought 8 shares at $195(average costs), now worth $1,947.28 (+24.8%)
- Total Portfolio Value: $2,114.30, up $423.30 (+25.0%)
When I made my first trades, I was nervous and not sure if I was even doing the right thing. Seeing these numbers go up feels amazing, but it also reminds me that markets can move both ways. This time it went up, but I know next time it could go down just as fast.
What I Learned
- Losses can make you want to avoid checking your account.
- Gains make you excited and curious to check all the time.
- Gains feel great, but they are not guaranteed.
- Timing is unpredictable, but patience paid off this time.
- Saving regularly is the only way to be ready for the next opportunity.
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