Saturday, January 25, 2025

Budget Ethical Trading Account (BETA) – End of Week 4 Update (January 25, 2025)

Contents:

  • Phase 2 of Strategy Testing: Strict Execution Begins
  • 1. Portfolio Performance
  • 2. Portfolio Allocation & Capital Deployment
  • 3. Phase 2 Trading Parameters & Progress
  • 4. Market Observations & Next Steps
  • 5. Final Thoughts: The Road Ahead

Phase 2 of Strategy Testing: Strict Execution Begins

With four weeks of live testing behind us, we have formally transitioned to Phase 2 of our Hybrid 10-Step Trading Strategy. This phase focuses on expanding our trading universe while maintaining absolute discipline—no deviations, no experimentation.

As of January 24, 2025, we have executed 22 trades, with Trade 5 of the planned 20-trade Phase 2 sequence currently underway. Despite an early drawdown, we remain committed to the systematic execution of our strategy.

Portfolio summary showing trading performance, stock allocations, and realized losses for BETA as of January 24, 2025.

Budget Ethical Trading Account (BETA) Portfolio Summary as of January 24, 2025


1. Portfolio Performance

  • Performance Score: 8.2/10 (Consistent adherence to strategy with slight early-stage drawdowns.)

  • Starting Capital for Phase 2: ₱22,200.00

  • Current Portfolio Value: ₱31,483.92

  • Realized Loss: ₱-1,516.08 (-4.82%)

  • Unrealized Loss: ₱-97.19 (-0.98%)

While the drawdown reflects the challenges of early-stage execution, it is a necessary part of refining our system and testing risk parameters. The key takeaway remains: we are following the plan exactly as designed.


2. Portfolio Allocation & Capital Deployment

  • Allocation & Deployment Score: 7.8/10 (Effective allocation with potential for further diversification.)

  • Cash Balance: 39% (Liquidity maintained for flexibility)

  • Stock Holdings:

    • Universal Robina Corporation (URC): 21%

    • RL Commercial REIT, Inc. (RCR): 23%

    • DDMP REIT Inc. (DDMPR): 10%

    • Premiere Island Power REIT Corporation (PREIT): 7%

    • Other Stocks (MONDE, ALLHC, ATI): 0%

The allocation reflects our move toward broader diversification among Shariah-compliant stocks and REITs, in line with our Phase 2 objective of testing the strategy across multiple tickers.


3. Phase 2 Trading Parameters & Progress

  • Trading Execution Score: 8.7/10 (Excellent compliance with entry and exit rules.)

  • Objective: Execute 20 trades with strict adherence to the strategy.

  • Key Holdings at Phase 2 Entry:

    • URC: 50 shares

    • RCR: 1,000 shares

  • Number of Trades Executed in Phase 2: 4/20 completed

We are sticking to our strategy without deviation, ensuring every trade aligns with our retracement-based entry zones, stop-loss adjustments, and position sizing rules.


4. Market Observations & Next Steps

  • Market Adaptation & Strategy Adjustment Score: 8.1/10 (Good trade adjustments with minimal impact from market fluctuations.)

  • Drawdown Management: While early results show a 4.82% realized loss, unrealized losses remain minimal, reinforcing the importance of risk control.

  • Trade Adjustments:

    • URC continues to be a core position, and we will assess further retracements for potential reinforcement.

    • RCR remains a high-priority holding due to its technical setup and alignment with the Modified 10-Step Trading Strategy.

    • DDMPR and PREIT holdings will be monitored for additional scaling opportunities.

  • Upcoming Trades: The next batch of trades will further diversify the portfolio, keeping strict adherence to the system’s rules.


5. Final Thoughts: The Road Ahead

Overall Execution & Strategy Adherence Score: 8.4/10 (Steady progression with disciplined execution and adaptability.)

Phase 1 validated our strategy's framework and risk controls, even as minor missteps shaped our adjustments. Now, Phase 2 is fully operational, and the next 16 trades will determine how effectively our strategy performs across different market conditions.

Our focus remains on data-driven execution, ensuring that each trade strictly follows the Hybrid 10-Step Trading Strategy. We will continue monitoring, refining, and adapting while maintaining a disciplined, ethical trading approach.

With 4 of the planned 20 trades completed, we are fully committed to seeing this phase through with precision and discipline. The next update will provide insights into how our strategy performs as we progress through the remainder of Phase 2.



Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Always do your own research before making any trading decisions.


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