Good morning all. I wanted to make a note this morning about risk tolerance and self care. I’ve mentioned before that I seldom meet anyone who is more stubborn in their convictions and accepting of the risks associated than myself.

Back when I began my research in critical minerals during January of this year, I felt strongly that the sector (and at the time, MP materials in particular) was due for massive tailwinds. Those that followed me from my first post in February saw the volatility I then sat through before the major announcements broke on the Pentagon/Apple investments. During this time, I watched my portfolio gain and lose substantial sums of money on a number of occasions (see: attached pic).

I have no doubt that for many, these swings would have felt beyond crushing. What I came to find for myself, however, was ultimately a radical acceptance of the ebbs and flows of the market and a better appreciation for the trading style that suits me most. Not much has changed today.

In my eyes, there is no single answer about how to trade effectively. It is such a personal matter. It is a delicate and beautiful act of balance between your convictions, your risk tolerance, your dreams and ambitions, and often enough, the responsibilities you carry on your shoulders for yourself and those you love and care for in your day to day.

It’s my hope that you will each consider what that means for you. That is your signature as a trader. Nobody else will have the same one. Understand it and take pride in it.

All love and please take good care of yourselves in these times. It has been a real joy for me to get to know many of you and I feel delight in the ways we share and discuss ideas with each other. My hope is that you do not lose sight of yourselves. Absorb what feels right to you and leave the rest on the table. Be sensitive and kind to who you are and let it show in the way you show up as a trader. There is nobody else exactly like you out there.