The market has been chaotic lately. Red days, volatility, confusing sentiment… you name it. But the truth is simple: none of this short-term noise matters if you’re building a portfolio for the next 3, 5, or 10 years.
This week, I wanted to break down how I think about long-term investing, the companies I trust the most, and the mindset that separates real compounding from emotional trading.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by daily price action, this one is for you.
1. Short-Term Noise vs. Long-Term Wealth
Most investors lose to the market for one reason:
they treat investing like a short-term prediction game.
The reality is that wealth comes from time, patience, and consistency.
The next two months won’t change your life.
But the next 3 to 5 years could change everything.
My philosophy is simple:
Focus on companies with strong fundamentals
Add during weakness
Stay patient when others panic
Let compounding do the heavy lifting
I don’t need my stocks to impress me next week.
I need them to execute for the next decade.
2. The 7 Stocks I’m Building My Future Around
No surprises here — these are the companies I believe in long-term. They all play a different role in my portfolio, but each one has the ability to deliver meaningful returns over time.
$SOFI — The Digital Financial Hub
SoFi is becoming the primary banking home for millions.
The ecosystem is sticky, the growth is strong, and the long-term vision is clear.
Why I believe: They’re building what the future of banking looks like.
Takeaway: A modern bank that grows like a tech company.
$AMD — A Decade-Long AI Infrastructure Winner
AMD continues to prove people wrong.
They’re gaining share, executing consistently, and riding the AI wave.
Why I believe: Their AI roadmap is only getting started.
Takeaway: One of the most exciting long-term compounders in semiconductors.
$GOOGL — The Quiet Giant
Google doesn’t need hype.
It prints cash, dominates multiple industries, and reinvests intelligently.
Why I believe: Their AI work is far ahead of what people give them credit for.
Takeaway: Undervalued strength that compounds quietly.
$AMZN — The E-Commerce and Cloud Backbone
Amazon’s growth engines — AWS and advertising — are just warming up.
Why I believe: Both segments have huge room to run.
Takeaway: One of the safest long-term bets in the market.
$PYPL — The Mispriced Cash Machine
People write it off.
Meanwhile, PayPal is reducing shares, growing TPV, and still dominates digital payments.
Why I believe: Cash flow doesn’t lie.
Takeaway: One of the best value setups in large-cap tech.
$FUBO — A Turnaround Story in Progress
Subscriber growth is improving. Margins are improving. The path is clearing.
Why I believe: The business is finally aligning with the long-term vision.
Takeaway: Sentiment is behind reality — and that’s opportunity.
$OSCR — Tech-Driven Healthcare
Oscar is building something the sector desperately needs: efficiency, clarity, and actual user-friendly insurance.
Why I believe: Execution is finally catching up to the vision.
Takeaway: Scaling fast, with profitability on the horizon.
3. Why Value Investing Matters Again
We’re entering a period where fundamentals matter more than hype.
Valuation. Cash flow. Balance sheets.
This is where money will be made in the next decade.
Stocks like $CAKE and $PYPL are perfect examples — durable, profitable, and trading at discounts. These companies don’t need unrealistic growth to win. They just need time.
When the market shifts back to quality, value will shine again.
And the investors who positioned early will be rewarded.
4. Red Days Are Opportunity, Not Threats
I don’t fear red weeks — I use them.
Here’s my process:
Identify the companies I trust the most
Look for meaningful pullbacks
Add slowly and consistently
Ignore short-term headlines
The money is made during corrections, not euphoria.
If you want to build long-term wealth, you need to treat downturns as gifts, not warnings.
5. Holding Through Volatility Is the Real Skill
Anyone can buy a stock.
Very few can hold it through:
earnings drops
red months
bad headlines
slow periods
market rotation
temporary fear
This is where most investors fail — not in research, but in discipline.
I’m building a portfolio I can actually hold.
Not one that depends on perfect timing or perfect market conditions.
The goal isn’t to avoid volatility.
It’s to endure it long enough to win.
6. Surmount Update — A Value Strategy Is Coming
This weekend I’m finalizing my Surmount strategy.
It’s taken longer than expected because the coding has to be precise, but it’s going to be a value-focused portfolio with real rules behind it.
In the meantime, feel free to check out other strategies on Surmount. There are some incredible ones that can help refine your own approach.
Final Thoughts
The next two months don’t matter.
The next two years do.
I’m building with patience, conviction, and a long-term lens — and I’m confident my companies will win over time.
Thank you for reading, and thank you for supporting the journey.
More updates coming soon.
Disclaimer
This newsletter is for educational and informational purposes only. Nothing here is financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a professional before making any investment decisions. The opinions expressed are my own and are based on personal experience and research.
