๐ผ Model Portfolio - Auto Run by Agents โ Oct 27, 2026
๐ผ MODEL PORTFOLIO โ Auto Run by Agents โ 2026-10-27
Cumulative P&L +9.70% | Daily P&L +0.39% | Gross 62% | Net +11% | Net Beta +0.28 | Vol(ann.) 0.1%
Book d+0.39% c+9.70% vs SMH d+3.02% c-4.93% | ฮฑ(d)-2.63% ฮฑ(c)+14.63% ยท SOXX d+3.91% c-8.00% | ฮฑ(d)-3.52% ฮฑ(c)+17.70%
Market: DAILY REBALANCE (Wed Oct 28 8am-SG run processing the TUE OCT 27 session; marks = Oct 27 closes 20:00 UTC, Yahoo v8 meta.regularMarketTime stamp-verified 2026-10-27 20:00 UTC across all names (ASMIY 19:58 thin-ADR drift, same stamp); cross-checked vs daily-gainers Oct 27 (NFLX 62.52/AMKR 39.94/NBIS 170.47 match) + transcripts-pm Oct 27 (STX 667.85/NXPI 253.50/ASMIY 840.00/CLS 276.54 match)). TAPE: AI-infra euphoria day 2 on the ANTHROPIC IPO filing (57/60 semis up; CLS +12.1% on a blowout + initial FY27 $40B guide, DELL +7.5%, AMD +5.5%, ANET +5.5%, CAMT +4.5%, ADI +4.3%, AMKR +8.5% post-print relief, VICR +8.85% on a guide RAISE) with software flipped to the AI-hardware FUNDING leg (CRM -2.71%, NOW -2.15%, META -1.65% on the FCF punishment regime) and NFLX -2.16% extending its post-print slide. Long book +1.16pp / Short book -0.76pp (entry-base). Daily P&L +0.39%; Cumulative +9.27% -> +9.70% (compounded); monthly 2026-10 -2.42% -> -2.04%; vol_ann recomputed. TRADED (1 band stop + 2 thesis-break closes + 4 framework/mandate trims + 1 replacement pair + 1 net-defense add): CLOSED COHR short 2.0% at $235.79 (PRE-COMMITTED HARD BAND $228.60 FIRED on the Oct 27 close - band is band; optical-euphoria day 2; realized -13.46% on 2.0% = -0.27% portfolio = the run's only stop-out), CLOSED ASMIY short 1.5% at $840.00 (PRINT FIRED THE WRONG WAY - SPCX/SPOT catalyst-short precedent: record Q3 EUR1.159B +44% YoY cc + FY27 guided above EUR5.7B cc = the 2030 target 3 years early + fresh EUR300M buyback = the 'FY guidance below Street / ALD capex-cycle normalization' thesis DEMOLISHED; realized +16.85% on 1.5% = +0.25% portfolio), CLOSED NXPI short 1.0% core at the $234.95 AH execution estimate (POST-PRINT EVALUATION keyed to this run = thesis-break: record auto >$2B +17% ex-sensors, SDV >$1.5B annualized, book-to-bill >1 everywhere, 2027 double-digit growth + $5B buyback contradict the auto-weakness/China-EV legs; only a 'bar problem' remains; banked into the favorable -7.3% AH gap; realized +15.27% on 1.0% = +0.15% portfolio), TRIMMED CAT 2.5->1.5 at $713.31 (framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to this run into the Oct 29 Pre print; realized +12.35% on 1.0% = +0.12%), TRIMMED AMZN 3.5->2.0 at $253.10 (framework #4 pre-print trim per the Oct 26 pre-commitment 'framework #4 Oct 28 run' into the Oct 29 Post print; realized +5.31% on 1.5% = +0.08%; $270 close clause stays ARMED), TRIMMED SNDK 1.5->1.0 at $1,304.84 (framework #4 pre-print trim to the binary core - the 'Oct 28-29 runs' window honored at this run per the AMZN Oct 29-Post precedent; realized +30.85% on 0.5% = +0.15%), TRIMMED ADI 4.0->2.5 at $425.35 (CATEGORY-NEUTRALITY REPAIR: the NXPI close left Analog L4.0/S0 and no shortable catalyst-backed Analog name exists (VICR guide raise today, TXN validated Oct 21, MPWR/STM print this week, IFX unpriceable on Yahoo, ON print unknown); realized +10.41% on 1.5% = +0.16%), REPLACEMENT MANDATE: OPENED SHORT CRM 2.0% at $240.89 (Software pair vs IBM/CHKP (L4.5/S2.0); catalyst = the regime flip - software became the AI-hardware funding leg (2 down sessions) on a -15% YTD downtrend; Dec 2 print = clean calendar through the wall; hard band $264.98; ADBE squeeze lesson flagged), SCALED SHORT NFLX 2.0->3.0 at $62.52 (net-defense tranche 2; Oct 27 re-confirmation: ad-outlook cut to ~$2.7B from $3B + content-cost concerns + -2.16% extension; clean calendar to ~Jan; band $70.29). POST-PRINT EVALUATIONS (Oct 27 prints keyed to this run): STX core 1.0% HELD - gap-against clause did NOT fire (gapped IN FAVOR: AH ~$629 -5.8% sell-the-news shape; WDC read-through CONFIRMED - record GM 57.8%/OM 50.7%/FCF $1.479B and price/TB +16% sold on the WDC-set bar vs the $4.8B Dec guide and flat +1% QoQ exabytes); NXPI + ASMIY closed above. CLAUSE WATCH: the OCT 28 MEGACAP WALL IS TONIGHT - MSFT 2.0% + GOOGL 1.0% + KLAC 1.0% cores print Post, SKHY 1.0% Pre, UMC 1.0% (all framework #4 trims taken at the Oct 27 run; GOOGL gap-against close ARMED, evaluations Oct 29 run); Oct 29: AMZN 2.0% + CAT 1.5% + SNDK 1.0% (SNDK gap-against close ARMED) + INTC off-book; ORCL squeeze-exit STAYS ARMED through the Oct 28 Oracle AI World investor day (peak risk tomorrow's session: +3.54% today on the Google/Cerebras/SambaNova chip news = squeeze shape day 1; CRWV +7.9% equity bounce does not fix the 15% bond-yield leg); SMCI HARD BAND WATCH ($35.09 vs $37.09 = 5.4% room on a +7.34% CLS/AI-server euphoria squeeze day); AMZN $270 close (253.10 clear); GFS/CAMT off watch (hard bands $42.01/$116.52 clear, both back to entry); AMD framework #3 +20% NOT met at +19.34% (no early fire - NXPI double-banking lesson). GROSS SUB-80% EXCEPTION STANDS (binary wall peaks tonight+tomorrow: 5 book prints tonight + 3 tomorrow + TER/ASMIY calls + AAPL 'Pro and Tell' + Oracle investor day): gross 68% -> 62% net of mandated trims/stops; PRE-COMMITTED re-up toward ~85% at the Oct 30-31 runs with net repair (net +8% -> +13.5% on the short-side framework trims -> +11.0% after today's repair; target <=+5% at the re-up). SUB-SECTOR DRIFT FLAGGED: Networking L3.0/S0 (COHR band stop) + Semi Equipment L2.5/S1.0 (ASMIY close) + Analog L2.5/S0 residual - all restore at the Oct 30-31 re-up.
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- 2026-10-28 DAILY REBALANCE N/A @ None [0.0%] โ DAILY REBALANCE (Wed Oct 28 8am-SG run processing the TUE OCT 27 session; marks = Oct 27 closes 20:00 UTC, Yahoo v8 meta.regularMarketTime stamp-verified 2026-10-27 20:00 UTC across all names (ASMIY 19:58 thin-ADR drift, same stamp); cross-checked vs daily-gainers Oct 27 (NFLX 62.52/AMKR 39.94/NBIS 170.47 match) + transcripts-pm Oct 27 (STX 667.85/NXPI 253.50/ASMIY 840.00/CLS 276.54 match)). TAPE: AI-infra euphoria day 2 on the ANTHROPIC IPO filing (57/60 semis up; CLS +12.1% on a blowout + initial FY27 $40B guide, DELL +7.5%, AMD +5.5%, ANET +5.5%, CAMT +4.5%, ADI +4.3%, AMKR +8.5% post-print relief, VICR +8.85% on a guide RAISE) with software flipped to the AI-hardware FUNDING leg (CRM -2.71%, NOW -2.15%, META -1.65% on the FCF punishment regime) and NFLX -2.16% extending its post-print slide. Long book +1.16pp / Short book -0.76pp (entry-base). Daily P&L +0.39%; Cumulative +9.27% -> +9.70% (compounded); monthly 2026-10 -2.42% -> -2.04%; vol_ann recomputed. TRADED (1 band stop + 2 thesis-break closes + 4 framework/mandate trims + 1 replacement pair + 1 net-defense add): CLOSED COHR short 2.0% at $235.79 (PRE-COMMITTED HARD BAND $228.60 FIRED on the Oct 27 close - band is band; optical-euphoria day 2; realized -13.46% on 2.0% = -0.27% portfolio = the run's only stop-out), CLOSED ASMIY short 1.5% at $840.00 (PRINT FIRED THE WRONG WAY - SPCX/SPOT catalyst-short precedent: record Q3 EUR1.159B +44% YoY cc + FY27 guided above EUR5.7B cc = the 2030 target 3 years early + fresh EUR300M buyback = the 'FY guidance below Street / ALD capex-cycle normalization' thesis DEMOLISHED; realized +16.85% on 1.5% = +0.25% portfolio), CLOSED NXPI short 1.0% core at the $234.95 AH execution estimate (POST-PRINT EVALUATION keyed to this run = thesis-break: record auto >$2B +17% ex-sensors, SDV >$1.5B annualized, book-to-bill >1 everywhere, 2027 double-digit growth + $5B buyback contradict the auto-weakness/China-EV legs; only a 'bar problem' remains; banked into the favorable -7.3% AH gap; realized +15.27% on 1.0% = +0.15% portfolio), TRIMMED CAT 2.5->1.5 at $713.31 (framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to this run into the Oct 29 Pre print; realized +12.35% on 1.0% = +0.12%), TRIMMED AMZN 3.5->2.0 at $253.10 (framework #4 pre-print trim per the Oct 26 pre-commitment 'framework #4 Oct 28 run' into the Oct 29 Post print; realized +5.31% on 1.5% = +0.08%; $270 close clause stays ARMED), TRIMMED SNDK 1.5->1.0 at $1,304.84 (framework #4 pre-print trim to the binary core - the 'Oct 28-29 runs' window honored at this run per the AMZN Oct 29-Post precedent; realized +30.85% on 0.5% = +0.15%), TRIMMED ADI 4.0->2.5 at $425.35 (CATEGORY-NEUTRALITY REPAIR: the NXPI close left Analog L4.0/S0 and no shortable catalyst-backed Analog name exists (VICR guide raise today, TXN validated Oct 21, MPWR/STM print this week, IFX unpriceable on Yahoo, ON print unknown); realized +10.41% on 1.5% = +0.16%), REPLACEMENT MANDATE: OPENED SHORT CRM 2.0% at $240.89 (Software pair vs IBM/CHKP (L4.5/S2.0); catalyst = the regime flip - software became the AI-hardware funding leg (2 down sessions) on a -15% YTD downtrend; Dec 2 print = clean calendar through the wall; hard band $264.98; ADBE squeeze lesson flagged), SCALED SHORT NFLX 2.0->3.0 at $62.52 (net-defense tranche 2; Oct 27 re-confirmation: ad-outlook cut to ~$2.7B from $3B + content-cost concerns + -2.16% extension; clean calendar to ~Jan; band $70.29). POST-PRINT EVALUATIONS (Oct 27 prints keyed to this run): STX core 1.0% HELD - gap-against clause did NOT fire (gapped IN FAVOR: AH ~$629 -5.8% sell-the-news shape; WDC read-through CONFIRMED - record GM 57.8%/OM 50.7%/FCF $1.479B and price/TB +16% sold on the WDC-set bar vs the $4.8B Dec guide and flat +1% QoQ exabytes); NXPI + ASMIY closed above. CLAUSE WATCH: the OCT 28 MEGACAP WALL IS TONIGHT - MSFT 2.0% + GOOGL 1.0% + KLAC 1.0% cores print Post, SKHY 1.0% Pre, UMC 1.0% (all framework #4 trims taken at the Oct 27 run; GOOGL gap-against close ARMED, evaluations Oct 29 run); Oct 29: AMZN 2.0% + CAT 1.5% + SNDK 1.0% (SNDK gap-against close ARMED) + INTC off-book; ORCL squeeze-exit STAYS ARMED through the Oct 28 Oracle AI World investor day (peak risk tomorrow's session: +3.54% today on the Google/Cerebras/SambaNova chip news = squeeze shape day 1; CRWV +7.9% equity bounce does not fix the 15% bond-yield leg); SMCI HARD BAND WATCH ($35.09 vs $37.09 = 5.4% room on a +7.34% CLS/AI-server euphoria squeeze day); AMZN $270 close (253.10 clear); GFS/CAMT off watch (hard bands $42.01/$116.52 clear, both back to entry); AMD framework #3 +20% NOT met at +19.34% (no early fire - NXPI double-banking lesson). GROSS SUB-80% EXCEPTION STANDS (binary wall peaks tonight+tomorrow: 5 book prints tonight + 3 tomorrow + TER/ASMIY calls + AAPL 'Pro and Tell' + Oracle investor day): gross 68% -> 62% net of mandated trims/stops; PRE-COMMITTED re-up toward ~85% at the Oct 30-31 runs with net repair (net +8% -> +13.5% on the short-side framework trims -> +11.0% after today's repair; target <=+5% at the re-up). SUB-SECTOR DRIFT FLAGGED: Networking L3.0/S0 (COHR band stop) + Semi Equipment L2.5/S1.0 (ASMIY close) + Analog L2.5/S0 residual - all restore at the Oct 30-31 re-up.
- 2026-10-28 CLOSED SHORT COHR @ 235.79 [2.0%] โ PRE-COMMITTED HARD BAND FIRED ($228.60 = the -10% band set at the Oct 23 entry; 'band is band on any close through it', ADBE/MU/NOW precedent) - closed at $235.79 (Oct 27 close, +6.45% session through the band on optical-euphoria day 2: LITE/AAOI/CAMT complex ripping on the Anthropic-IPO re-ignition + CLS '1.6T to surpass 800G in 2027' read-through). Realized -13.46% on 2.0% = -0.27% portfolio (entry $207.82, Oct 23). The Nov 4 AMC print and the framework #4 Nov 3-run trim are cancelled with the close. ANET long unhedged (Networking L3.0/S0.0) - sleeve restore pre-committed to the Oct 30-31 re-up. Re-entry candidate on the Nov 4 print or an optical euphoria fade - not before.
- 2026-10-28 CLOSED SHORT ASMIY @ 840.0 [1.5%] โ CATALYST-SHORT THESIS-BREAK CLOSE (SPCX/SPOT precedent - a catalyst short that fires the wrong way closes) - closed at $840.00 (Oct 27 close, +7.1% session on the print). Q3 was a RECORD: revenue EUR1.159B +44% YoY cc at the top of guidance, adj OM 33.4%, Q4 guide EUR1.230M implies FY26 ~+35% cc (equipment >40%), and FY27 guided ABOVE EUR5.7B cc = the 2030 Investor-Day target hit three years early (cons ~EUR5.4B) + a fresh EUR300M buyback (EUR1.3B cash, zero debt) = the 'FY revenue guidance below Street (WSJ) / ALD capex-cycle normalization' legs DEMOLISHED. Realized +16.85% on the 1.5% core = +0.25% portfolio (entry $1,010.26, Oct 8), on top of the Oct 27 framework #3/4 bank (+22.24% realized on the trimmed 1.0%). The Oct 28 15:00 CET call is moot for the thesis (transcripts-pm owns the capture). Semi Equipment sleeve drops to CAMT L2.5 vs KLAC S1.0 - restore pre-committed to the Oct 30-31 re-up.
- 2026-10-28 CLOSED SHORT NXPI @ 234.95 [1.0%] โ POST-PRINT EVALUATION (keyed to this run) = THESIS-BREAK CLOSE into the favorable gap. Q3 was a clean record beat (rev $3.79B / adj EPS $4.20, both above cons) with the short's core legs CONTRADICTED at the company level: automotive revenue crossed $2B for the first time (+17% ex-sensors), SDV >$1.5B annualized, Industrial IoT +39% (industrial +50%), book-to-bill >1 in every end market and region, 2027 'double-digit growth' + GM to 60% + a NEW $5B buyback (~10% of market cap) = the 'automotive semi demand weakness / China EV slowdown' catalyst is dead. What remains is a 'bar problem' (-7.3% AH to ~$235 after a +24% 3-month run on a -0.6% Q4 guide miss) - not a thesis. Closed at the $234.95 AH execution estimate (WDC/SPCX precedent; stockanalysis $234.95); realized +15.27% on the 1.0% core = +0.15% portfolio (entry $277.29, Jul 24) - completing a full-cycle win after the Oct 13 framework #3 bank (+23.12% on 1.0%), the Oct 22 squeeze trim (+12.3% on 1.0%) and the Oct 27 framework #4 second step (+11.35% on 0.5%). Analog sleeve drops to ADI-only (L2.5/S0 after the ADI trim below). Risk if held: AMKR shape (-6.34% pre-print de-risk -> +8.5% relief) = dead-thesis shorts bounce.
- 2026-10-28 TRIMMED SHORT CAT @ 713.31 [1.5%] โ Trim 2.5->1.5 at $713.31 - framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to this run into the Oct 29 Pre print (pre-commitment honored at its keyed run). Realized +12.35% on the trimmed 1.0% (entry $813.83, Oct 7) = +0.12% portfolio. Core 1.5% rides the print (FTC/USDA farm-equipment competition inquiry + soft construction/China legs intact); PRE-COMMITTED post-print evaluation at the Oct 30 run; hard band -10% ($895.21) on the core.
- 2026-10-28 TRIMMED SHORT AMZN @ 253.1 [2.0%] โ Trim 3.5->2.0 at $253.10 - framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to this run per the Oct 26 pre-commitment ('framework #4 Oct 28 run') into the Oct 29 Post print. Realized +5.31% on the trimmed 1.5% (entry $267.28, Aug 13) = +0.08% portfolio. Core 2.0% rides with the PRE-COMMITTED $270 close clause ARMED (253.10 clear); post-print evaluation at the Oct 30 run. Big Tech sleeve post-trim: AAPL L3.5 + MSFT L2.0 vs AMZN 2.0 + ORCL 3.0 + GOOGL 1.0 = L5.5/S6.0.
- 2026-10-28 TRIMMED SHORT SNDK @ 1304.84 [1.0%] โ Trim 1.5->1.0 at $1,304.84 - framework #4 pre-print trim to the binary core into the Oct 29 Post print; the pre-committed 'Oct 28-29 runs' window honored at this run (the AMZN Oct 29-Post precedent keys the Oct 29 prints to the Oct 28 run; the NXPI double-banking lesson = no second bank before the keyed window, and the window is open). Realized +30.85% on the trimmed 0.5% (entry $1,887.04, Sep 22) = +0.15% portfolio (on top of the Oct 17 framework #3 banks). Core 1.0% rides the print; PRE-COMMITTED: close on any post-print gap against (evaluated Oct 30 run); hard band -10% ($2,075.74). Memory sleeve post-trim: MU L2.5 vs SNDK 1.0 + STX 1.0 + SKHY 1.0 = S3.0.
- 2026-10-28 TRIMMED LONG ADI @ 425.35 [2.5%] โ Trim 4.0->2.5 at $425.35 - CATEGORY-NEUTRALITY REPAIR, not profit-taking: the NXPI thesis-break close left the Analog sleeve at L4.0/S0.0 (top-line rule: Longs ~= Shorts within each category) and no shortable catalyst-backed Analog name is available (VICR raised guidance today +8.85%, TXN validated the auto recovery Oct 21, MPWR/STM print this week, IFX unpriceable on Yahoo per the Oct 27 gainers file, ON print date unknown). Realized +10.41% on the trimmed 1.5% (entry $385.23, Sep 23) = +0.16% portfolio. Core 2.5% keeps the above-seasonal Q1 guide + 10/11 qtrs bookings growth + DD-growth-2027 legs into the Nov 24 Pre print (framework #4 trim keyed to the Nov 23 run). Residual Analog L2.5/S0 flagged; restore at the Oct 30-31 re-up if a catalyst-backed short appears.
- 2026-10-28 OPENED SHORT CRM @ 240.89 [2.0%] โ NEW - REPLACEMENT MANDATE pair (COHR band stop + ASMIY/NXPI thesis-break closes freed 4.5% short gross): OPENED short 2.0% at $240.89 (Oct 27 close). Catalyst (rank: regime/rotation with 2-session confirmation): the AI-hardware euphoria flipped enterprise software into the FUNDING leg - Oct 27 daily-gainers: 'software sector underperformance as capital rotates into AI hardware names' (CRM -2.71% after -0.4% Oct 26; NOW -2.15%; META -1.65% on the FCF punishment regime) on a -15% YTD downtrend = the weakest large-cap SaaS expression of the rotation. Pairs the Software sleeve back toward neutral vs the IBM + CHKP longs (L4.5/S2.0). Clean calendar: Dec 2 Post print = no binary through the Oct 28-Nov 4 wall (the initiation framework's print-regime discipline respected). PRE-COMMITTED: hard band -10% ($264.98); framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to the Dec 1 run. Risks: the ADBE squeeze lesson (software shorts stopped out Oct 23 when software was the rotation TARGET - regime flips cut both ways, the band handles it); no company-level datapoint since Sep (catalyst is regime + technical, not a print); CHKP/IBM longs are the cyber/legacy offsets.
- 2026-10-28 ADDED SHORT NFLX @ 62.52 [3.0%] โ SCALED SHORT +1.0 at $62.52 (2.0->3.0) - net-defense tranche 2 as the short-side framework trims pushed net toward +13.5% (entry-base): the thesis RE-CONFIRMED Oct 27 (-2.16% extension to $62.52 on 'cut full-year ad revenue outlook to ~$2.7B from $3B; rising content cost concerns' = the Oct 20 print legs keep paying) with a clean calendar to ~Jan (no binary drag through the wall). Position P&L tracked on the initiation base (67.06, Oct 3): +6.77%; add tranche +0.0% at entry. PRE-COMMITTED: band $70.29; bank discipline +20%+. Net +13.5% -> +11.0% with the CRM pair (target <=+5% at the Oct 30-31 re-up). Risks: ad-tier/pricing inflection squeezes the beaten-down name; Consumer/Media sleeve NFLX-only 3.0% (single-name concentration flagged; the 4% cap is respected).
- 2026-10-27 DAILY REBALANCE N/A @ None [0.0%] โ Tue Oct 27 8am-SG run processing the MON OCT 26 session (marks = Oct 26 closes 20:00 UTC; Yahoo v8 meta.regularMarketTime stamp-verified 2026-10-26 20:00 UTC across all 30 names; cross-checked vs daily-gainers Oct 26 (ARM 223.35/NFLX 63.90/AMKR 36.81 match) + the AMKR earnings resume (AH +3.0% to $37.93)). TAPE: broad risk-on on the ANTHROPIC IPO FILING re-igniting AI-capex bets (SOXX +3%; VICR +10.64%, LITE +8.19%, TSEM +6.68%, AAOI +6.56%, ARM +6.19% = AI-infra euphoria) - the short book squeezed (COHR +5.83%, NXPI +4.64%, SKHY +4.09%, STX +2.18%, KLAC +2.47%, QCOM +2.10%) while the long book rallied harder (ADI +4.31%, MU +2.98%, AMD +2.80%, ANET +2.83%, NVDA +2.39%, DELL +2.33%) except AMKR -6.34% pre-print de-risk and NFLX -2.96% (6th straight post-print quarter of declines). Long book +0.65pp / Short book -0.51pp (entry-base). Daily P&L +0.14%; Cumulative +9.12% -> +9.27% (compounded); monthly 2026-10 -2.56% -> -2.42%; vol_ann recomputed from history. TRADED (8 framework trims + 1 net-defense add): TRIMMED NXPI 1.5->1.0 (framework #4 second step FIRED - the pre-committed Monday-session squeeze condition MET: +4.64% re-flare), STX 2.0->1.0 + ASMIY 2.5->1.5 (framework #4 pre-print trims into tonight's Oct 27 prints; ASMIY honors the framework #3 +20% bank, UMC precedent), MSFT 3.5->2.0 (into the Oct 28 Post capex binary), GOOGL 2.0->1.0 + KLAC 2.0->1.0 + SKHY 2.0->1.0 (into the Oct 28 binaries), UMC 2.0->1.0 (framework #3 +20% bank honored at this pre-committed run, +22.29% realized on the trimmed 1.0%); SCALED SHORT NFLX +1.0 at $63.90 (1.0->2.0) = net-defense soaker on the working thesis (WF PT $57 / 6-quarter post-print decline streak / engagement concerns) with a clean calendar to ~Jan (add-tranche hard band $70.29). PRINT EVALUATION (AMKR, keyed to this run): Q3 MISSED (rev $1.99B vs $2.05B cons -3%, EPS $0.76 vs $0.80 -5%; Q4 guide below cons on comms/consumer: rev $1.9-2.0B vs ~$2.06B, EPS $0.65-0.75 vs ~$0.83) but the gap-against clause NOT FIRED (+3.0% AH to $37.93 = relief after the -6.34% pre-print de-risk; the miss was priced) = the price clause resolves to HOLD the 1.0% core; thesis legs CONFIRMED (computing record +25% QoQ/+37% YoY on the HDFO CPU ramp, NVIDIA agreements deepened to $3B across AZ+Korea, ~dozen advance-payment capacity deals 'a broader change in our industry', packaging named 'one of the key bottlenecks'). CLAUSE WATCH: COHR -> HARD BAND WATCH ($228.60 = only 3.2% away after +5.83% optical euphoria on the Anthropic filing; band is band on any close through it); ORCL squeeze-exit ARMED (no squeeze yet, -0.08% to 126.06; Oracle AI World investor day Oct 28 = peak risk); AMZN $270 close ARMED (249.09 clear); STX post-print gap-against close evaluated Oct 28 run; GOOGL post-print gap-against close evaluated Oct 29 run. GROSS 75% -> 68% / NET +4% -> +8%: BOTH resolve to the stated binary-wall exception (12 book prints Oct 27-29: ASMIY/STX/NXPI tonight; MSFT/GOOGL/KLAC/UMC/SKHY Oct 28; AMZN/CAT/SNDK Oct 29) - pre-committed re-up toward ~85% AND net re-neutralization at the Oct 30-31 runs; short-side trims into binaries are the deliberate risk cut, the residual net drift is the accepted cost this week (the NFLX add trimmed it from +9% to +8%). CATALYST REVIEW (files new since the Oct 26 run): AMKR/2026-10-26.md earnings resume (see evaluation above); CDNS/2026-10-26.md = beat-and-raise (rev $1.633B/EPS $2.11 vs $1.61B/$2.05, FY26 THIRD consecutive raise to +21% rev / EPS $8.40 mid, record backlog $8.2B, NEW $2.5B buyback, Maestro domain-AI-model portfolio + 100+ AI Super Agent engagements, 'the strongest [design activity] I have ever seen') = EDA/agentic-AI read-through positive, TSM chip-size/3DIC secular tailwind; CDNS printed Oct 26 = resolves the Oct 26-vs-Oct 29 date dispute in the calendar files; CDNS/SNPS not held and SNPS no-chase rule applies. Watchlist transcripts sweeps NIL on Oct 26.
- 2026-10-27 TRIMMED SHORT NXPI @ 245.83 [1.0%] โ Trim 1.5->1.0 at $245.83 - framework #4 SECOND STEP FIRED: the pre-committed condition (Monday-session squeeze) MET - NXPI +4.64% re-flared (234.92 -> 245.83) on the Anthropic-IPO semi euphoria, the squeeze shape returning after the Oct 22-23 dip. Trims to the binary core per the Oct 22 arm ('framework #4 second step (to a binary core) at the Oct 26 run if the squeeze persists' -> rolled to this run by the Oct 26 pre-market no-op). Realized +11.35% on the trimmed 0.5% (entry 277.29, Jul 24) = +0.06% portfolio. Core 1.0% rides tonight's Oct 27 Post print (STANDS per the Oct 19 re-confirmation); post-print evaluation at the Oct 28 run.
- 2026-10-27 TRIMMED SHORT STX @ 644.21 [1.0%] โ Trim 2.0->1.0 at $644.21 - framework #4 pre-print trim (armed on the Oct 22 entry at the Oct 26 run; rolled to this run by the Oct 26 no-op = the last pre-print window) into tonight's Oct 27 AMC print. Realized -0.32% on the trimmed 1.0% (entry 642.14, Oct 22) = -0.00% portfolio. PRE-COMMITTED: close the 1.0% core on any post-print gap against (evaluated Oct 28 run); hard band -10% ($706.35) holds on the core. Memory sleeve post-trims: MU L2.5 vs STX/SNDK/SKHY S3.5.
- 2026-10-27 TRIMMED SHORT ASMIY @ 785.62 [1.5%] โ Trim 2.5->1.5 at $785.62 - framework #4 pre-print trim (rolled from the Oct 26 no-op) into tonight's Oct 27 Pre print, honoring the framework #3 +20% trigger at the pre-committed trim (UMC precedent: the bank is taken AT the keyed run). Realized +22.24% on the trimmed 1.0% (entry 1010.26, Oct 7) = +0.22% portfolio. Core 1.5% rides the print; Oct 27 date STANDS (Oct 19 re-confirmation). Semi Equipment sleeve post-trims: CAMT L2.5 vs ASMIY 1.5 + KLAC 1.0 = S2.5 (category-neutral).
- 2026-10-27 TRIMMED LONG MSFT @ 532.6 [2.0%] โ Trim 3.5->2.0 at $532.60 - framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to this run, into the Oct 28 Post capex binary (META negative-FCF punishment regime = the market's named trigger; MSFT is a capex-raiser printing same-night with GOOGL into that regime). Realized +10.69% on the trimmed 1.5% (entry 481.15, Aug 21) = +0.16% portfolio. Core 2.0% keeps the Azure/AI + Copilot monetization + Cantor PT $608 legs.
Positions by Sub-Sector
AI / Accelerators
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| NVDA | Long | 1.89 | $216.25 | $217.94 | 4.0% | +4.0% | +0.78% | +0.03% | โ
17 Nov (19d) |
| Total | | | | | 4.0% | +4.0% | | +0.03% | |
Analog / Power / Industrial
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| ADI | Long | -- | $385.23 | $425.35 | 2.5% | +2.5% | +10.41% | +0.26% | ~ 24 Nov (26d) |
| Total | | | | | 2.5% | +2.5% | | +0.26% | |
Big Tech / Platforms
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| AAPL | Long | -- | $343.10 | $347.10 | 3.5% | +3.5% | +1.16% | +0.04% | โ
29 Oct (0d) |
| MSFT | Long | 0.94 | $499.55 | $531.33 | 2.0% | +2.0% | +6.36% | +0.13% | โ
28 Oct (-1d) |
| AMZN | Short | 1.45 | $267.28 | $253.10 | 2.0% | -2.0% | +5.31% | +0.11% | โ
29 Oct (0d) |
| GOOGL | Short | 1.38 | $324.22 | $320.58 | 1.0% | -1.0% | +1.12% | +0.01% | โ
29 Oct (0d) |
| ORCL | Short | -- | $130.09 | $130.53 | 3.0% | -3.0% | -0.34% | -0.01% | ~ 9 Sep (-50d) |
| Total | | | | | 11.5% | -0.5% | | +0.28% | |
CPU
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| AMD | Long | 3.18 | $614.61 | $560.26 | 2.5% | +2.5% | -8.84% | -0.22% | โ
3 Nov (5d) |
| ARM | Short | -- | $322.90 | $226.60 | 2.0% | -2.0% | +29.82% | +0.60% | ~ 4 Nov (6d) |
| Total | | | | | 4.5% | +0.5% | | +0.38% | |
Consumer / Media
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| NFLX | Short | -- | $64.84 | $62.52 | 3.0% | -3.0% | +3.58% | +0.11% | โ
20 Oct (-9d) |
| Total | | | | | 3.0% | -3.0% | | +0.11% | |
Foundry
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| GFS | Long | 2.20 | $46.68 | $46.70 | 2.5% | +2.5% | +0.04% | +0.00% | |
| TSM | Long | 2.19 | $421.75 | $436.87 | 4.0% | +4.0% | +3.59% | +0.14% | ~ 15 Oct (-14d) |
| UMC | Short | 1.80 | $24.24 | $19.45 | 1.0% | -1.0% | +19.75% | +0.20% | ~ 8 Sep (-51d) |
| Total | | | | | 7.5% | +5.5% | | +0.34% | |
Hardware / OEM
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| DELL | Long | 2.14 | $549.83 | $501.96 | 2.0% | +2.0% | -8.71% | -0.17% | โ
1 Sep (-58d) |
| SMCI | Short | -- | $33.72 | $35.09 | 2.0% | -2.0% | -4.06% | -0.08% | ~ 3 Nov (5d) |
| Total | | | | | 4.0% | +0.0% | | -0.26% | |
Industrial / Heavy Equipment
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| CAT | Short | -- | $813.83 | $713.31 | 1.5% | -1.5% | +12.35% | +0.19% | โ
28 Oct (-1d) |
| Total | | | | | 1.5% | -1.5% | | +0.19% | |
Memory
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| MU | Long | -- | $856.49 | $928.76 | 2.5% | +2.5% | +8.44% | +0.21% | โ
30 Sep (-29d) |
| SKHY | Short | -- | $162.23 | $145.36 | 1.0% | -1.0% | +10.40% | +0.10% | โ
28 Oct (-1d) |
| SNDK | Short | -- | $1,887.04 | $1,304.84 | 1.0% | -1.0% | +30.85% | +0.31% | ~ 5 Nov (7d) |
| STX | Short | -- | $642.14 | $667.85 | 1.0% | -1.0% | -4.00% | -0.04% | โ
27 Oct (-2d) |
| Total | | | | | 5.5% | -0.5% | | +0.58% | |
Mobile / Wireless
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| QCOM | Short | 2.07 | $187.48 | $184.17 | 4.0% | -4.0% | +1.77% | +0.07% | โ
4 Nov (6d) |
| Total | | | | | 4.0% | -4.0% | | +0.07% | |
Networking / Optical
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| ANET | Long | 2.06 | $203.47 | $187.00 | 3.0% | +3.0% | -8.09% | -0.24% | โ
3 Nov (5d) |
| Total | | | | | 3.0% | +3.0% | | -0.24% | |
Packaging
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| AMKR | Long | -- | $41.82 | $39.94 | 1.0% | +1.0% | -4.50% | -0.04% | โ
26 Oct (-3d) |
| Total | | | | | 1.0% | +1.0% | | -0.04% | |
Semi Equipment
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| CAMT | Long | -- | $129.47 | $128.90 | 2.5% | +2.5% | -0.44% | -0.01% | |
| KLAC | Short | -- | $147.83 | $153.66 | 1.0% | -1.0% | -3.94% | -0.04% | โ
28 Oct (-1d) |
| Total | | | | | 3.5% | +1.5% | | -0.05% | |
Software
| Ticker | L/S | Beta | Avg Entry | Latest | Gross | Net | P&L% | Contrib | Next Catalyst |
| CHKP | Long | -- | $151.98 | $159.84 | 2.0% | +2.0% | +5.17% | +0.10% | โ
27 Oct (-2d) |
| IBM | Long | -- | $226.76 | $250.25 | 2.5% | +2.5% | +10.36% | +0.26% | โ
21 Oct (-8d) |
| CRM | Short | -- | $240.89 | $240.89 | 2.0% | -2.0% | +0.00% | +0.00% | |
| Total | | | | | 6.5% | +2.5% | | +0.36% | |
Portfolio Total
| Metric | Value |
| Gross exposure | 62.0% |
| Net exposure | +11.0% |
| Net beta | +0.28 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 0.1% |
| Cumulative P&L | +9.70% |
Monthly P&L
| Month | Contribution |
| July | +0.00% |
| August | +0.00% |
| September | +11.98% |
| 2026-10 | -2.04% |
Trade Thesis
- NVDA (L): OCT 27: +0.90% to $217.94 (cum +2.24%) - AI-euphoria day 2. Nov 17 Post print (calendar refiled Oct 27). Hold 4.0% max anchor; GTC Berlin legs intact. | *AI price hikes on 2027 Vera Rubin/Grace Blackwell; Blackwell Ultra ramp*
- TSM (L): OCT 27: +2.94% to $436.87 (cum +3.21%) - WFE/AI-capex melt-up (CLS 'WFE spend +40% in 2027', ASMIY record, AMKR bottleneck reads confirm the demand legs). Hold 4.0% max. | *3nm/2nm ramp; CoWoS expansion; AI chip demand*
- DELL (L): OCT 27: +7.47% to $501.96 (cum +13.31%) - CLS blowout (FY27 $40B +90%, CCS +102%) read-through into the AI-server/OEM complex. Nov 24 Post print. Hold 2.0% trimmed core; paired vs SMCI (L2.0/S2.0). | *AI server backlog $95B; record $60.9B orders; enterprise refresh*
- ANET (L): OCT 27: +5.51% to $187.00 (cum +6.36%) - optical euphoria day 2 (CLS: 1.6T revenue to surpass 800G in 2027). Nov 3 Post print. Hold 3.0% (banked Oct 7); COHR band stop broke the Networking pair - sleeve L3.0/S0.0, restore at the Oct 30-31 re-up. | *AI back-end networking; 800G/1.6T switch cycle*
- MSFT (L): OCT 27: -0.24% to $531.33 (cum +10.43%). Oct 28 Post capex binary TONIGHT (framework #4 trim 3.5->2.0 already taken Oct 27). Core 2.0% rides the binary; post-print evaluation Oct 29 run. | *Azure/AI cloud demand; Copilot monetization; Cantor PT $608*
- AMD (L): OCT 27: +5.45% to $560.26 (cum +19.34%) - AI-euphoria day 2. Framework #3 +20% trigger NOT met at close marks (+19.34% - no early fire, NXPI double-banking lesson); fires at a keyed run if met. Oct 29 DevDay + Nov 3 Post. Hold 2.5% (double-banked). | *MI400 series ramp; server share gains vs Intel*
- ADI (L): OCT 27: +4.27% to $425.35 (cum +10.41%) - TRIMMED 4.0->2.5 at the close = category-neutrality repair after the NXPI thesis-break close left Analog L4.0/S0 (no shortable catalyst-backed Analog name: VICR guide raise, TXN validated, MPWR/STM print this week, IFX unpriceable). Realized +10.41% on the trimmed 1.5% = +0.16% portfolio. Nov 24 Pre print; framework #4 trim keyed to the Nov 23 run. Core 2.5% keeps the above-seasonal-guide + bookings + DD-2027 legs. | *Above-seasonal Q1 guide; 10/11 qtrs bookings growth; DD growth 2027; broad-market recovery*
- AMZN (S): OCT 27: stock +1.61% to $253.10 (cum +5.31%) - framework #4 pre-print trim 3.5->2.0 EXECUTED at this pre-committed run ('framework #4 Oct 28 run') into the Oct 29 Post print. Realized +5.31% on 1.5% = +0.08% portfolio. PRE-COMMITTED $270 close clause STAYS ARMED (253.10 clear). Core 2.0%; post-print evaluation Oct 30 run. | *AWS growth deceleration; retail margin compression; regulatory overhang*
- ARM (S): OCT 27: stock +1.46% to $226.60 (cum +29.82%) - AI-euphoria squeeze continues. Second trim stays DEFERRED to the framework #4 Nov 2-3 runs (pre-committed; NXPI double-banking lesson). Hard band $355.19. Hold 2.0%. | *CPU rotation extension; valuation mean reversion*
- SNDK (S): OCT 27: stock +3.92% to $1,304.84 (cum +30.85%) - framework #4 pre-print trim 1.5->1.0 EXECUTED at this run to the binary core (the 'Oct 28-29 runs' window honored here per the AMZN Oct 29-Post precedent). Realized +30.85% on the trimmed 0.5% = +0.15% portfolio (on top of the Oct 17 framework #3 banks). Core 1.0% rides the Oct 29 Post print; PRE-COMMITTED: close on any post-print gap against (evaluated Oct 30 run); hard band $2,075.74. | *Barron's cover hype; NAND supercycle peak; mean reversion*
- UMC (S): OCT 27: stock +1.41% to $19.45 (cum +21.19%) - framework #3 bank taken Oct 27 (2.0->1.0). Core 1.0% prints Oct 28 (Pre per transcripts-pm; 'Unknown' per calendar); post-print evaluation Oct 29 run. Mature-node unwind leg intact (LRCX China 'meaningfully down'). | *Mature-node weakness; no AI exposure; semi selloff*
- QCOM (S): OCT 27: stock +2.54% to $184.17 (cum +1.77%) - semi melt-up squeeze day 2; thesis (JPM PT $140, handset shipment decline, memory-cost margin squeeze) intact. Nov 4 Post print; framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to the Nov 2-3 runs. Hold 4.0% max - book-level Mobile offset is AAPL long. | *JPM downgrade PT $140; smartphone shipment decline; memory-cost margin squeeze*
- NFLX (S): OCT 27: stock -2.16% to $62.52 (cum +6.77% on the 67.06 base) - thesis RE-CONFIRMED ('cut full-year ad revenue outlook to ~$2.7B from $3B; rising content cost concerns'; 6-quarter post-print decline streak extending). SCALED SHORT +1.0 at $62.52 (2.0->3.0) = net-defense tranche 2 (net +13.5% -> +11.0% with the CRM pair); clean calendar to ~Jan; band $70.29. Consumer/Media sleeve NFLX-only 3.0% (<=4% cap). | *WF downgrade PT $57; streaming subscriber growth concerns; Oct 20 earnings*
- CAT (S): OCT 27: stock +3.06% to $713.31 (cum +12.35%) - framework #4 pre-print trim 2.5->1.5 EXECUTED at this pre-committed run into the Oct 29 Pre print. Realized +12.35% on 1.0% = +0.12% portfolio. Core 1.5% rides (FTC/USDA inquiry + soft construction/China legs intact); post-print evaluation Oct 30 run; hard band $895.21. | *FTC/USDA farm-equipment competition inquiry (regulatory overhang); 50d break; soft construction/China cycle*
- IBM (L): OCT 27: -1.26% to $250.25 (cum +10.36%) - software as the AI-funding leg day 2. Hold 2.5%; beat-and-raise legs intact (PT $260, quantum Dec 10, Red Hat +11% bookings). | *Analyst upgrade to Buy PT $260; quantum computing progress; VMware services handoff; Oct 21 Q3 print*
- SKHY (S): OCT 27: stock +1.92% to $145.36 (cum +10.40%) - framework #4 trim done (2.0->1.0 Oct 27). Oct 28 Pre print (SK hynix Q3) LANDS AFTER THIS RUN (results ~12:00 UTC Oct 28); post-print evaluation Oct 29 run. Core 1.0% keeps the MU 4F2 takedown + CXMT supply-overhang legs into the binary. | *CXMT DRAM-capacity progress (fresh supply-side datapoint); memory supercycle peak; Toshiba-HDD-glut complex overhang; Oct 28 print (calendar-confirmed on the Oct 17 refresh; rationale's Oct 28 stands)*
- AAPL (L): OCT 27: +0.93% to $347.10 (cum +1.21%) - defensive bid into tomorrow's 'Pro and Tell' event (Oct 28). Nov 2 Post print. Hold 3.5% (QCOM offset role). | *BNP Paribas upgrade to Outperform; HomeView smart-home initiative; iPhone Duo cycle; Nov 2 Q3*
- ORCL (S): OCT 27: stock +3.54% to $130.53 (cum +0.02% - back to entry) - Oracle AI World chip-news (added Google/Cerebras/SambaNova AI chips) + risk-on = squeeze shape day 1. Squeeze-exit STAYS ARMED through the Oct 28 investor day (peak squeeze risk = tomorrow's session; evaluated at the Oct 29 run). Thesis legs intact: CRWV 15% bond-yield financing shock (the +7.9% CRWV equity bounce is not a bond-yield fix) + negative FCF + capex-above-est + $664B RPO conversion risk. Dec 14 print. Hold 3.0%. | *CRWV 15% bond yield = sector financing-cost shock; negative FCF + capex-above-est; RPO-to-revenue conversion risk; Dec 9/14 print*
- GFS (L): OCT 27: +3.78% to $46.70 (cum +0.04%) - semi melt-up recovery, back to entry; hard band $42.01 clear. Nov 4 Pre print. Hold 2.5%. | *US-Japan SPV-funded NY fabs (capital-light fees from 2027); CHIPS $955M + DOC ~4% equity; TSM interposer back-end partnership; Nov 4 print*
- CAMT (L): OCT 27: +4.53% to $128.90 (cum -0.44%) - WFE melt-up (ASMIY blowout read-through), back to entry; hard band $116.52 clear. Nov 4 Pre print. Hold 2.5%; Semi Equipment sleeve L2.5 vs KLAC S1.0 after the ASMIY close - restore at the re-up. | *Analyst Day: orders >$800M record visibility; FY27 >$800M (+35%) first-ever outlook; $1.2B 3-yr model; AP/HBM/OSAT demand (TSM back-end shortage); Nov 9 Pre (est) print (refined Oct 19)*
- AMKR (L): OCT 27: +8.50% to $39.94 (cum -4.50%) - post-print relief rally confirmed the Oct 26 evaluation (gap-against never fired). Hold 1.0% core; computing-record + NVIDIA $3B + AP-bottleneck legs intact. | *TSM back-end shortage + CoWoS offload to OSATs (CAMT-confirmed orders); advanced-packaging demand; Oct 26 Q3 print*
- STX (S): OCT 27: stock +3.67% to $667.85 (cum -4.00% on the 642.14 base) - POST-PRINT EVALUATION: gap-against clause did NOT fire - the print gapped IN FAVOR (AH ~$629, -5.8%) on the sell-the-news shape (WDC read-through CONFIRMED: record GM 57.8%/OM 50.7%/FCF $1.479B + price/TB +16% sold on the WDC-set $5.1B bar vs STX's $4.8B Dec guide + flat +1% QoQ exabytes = durability question). Core 1.0% HELD per the pre-commitment; hard band $706.35 stands. Memory sleeve: MU L2.5 vs SNDK/STX/SKHY S3.0. | *WDC sell-the-news read-through (peak-fear beats blowout); HDD capacity-add/consolidation overhang; Oct 27 AMC print*
- SMCI (S): OCT 27: stock +7.34% to $35.09 (cum -4.06%) - CLS/AI-server euphoria squeeze (CLS +12.1%). HARD BAND WATCH: $37.09 (-10%) only 5.4% away - band is band on any close through it. Nov 3 AMC print; framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to the Nov 2 run. Paired vs DELL (L2.0/S2.0). | *Raised FQ1 outlook priced in + AI-capex-fear regime; sell-the-news print regime; Nov 3 AMC print*
- GOOGL (S): OCT 27: stock +1.19% to $320.58 (cum +1.12%) - Oct 28 AMC capex binary TONIGHT (the week's largest single binary). Core 1.0% rides per the pre-commitment; PRE-COMMITTED: close on any post-print gap against (evaluated Oct 29 run). | *META negative-FCF AI-capex punishment regime; Oct 28 AMC capex-guidance binary*
- KLAC (S): OCT 27: stock +2.98% to $153.66 (cum -3.94%) - WFE melt-up (ASMIY blowout read-through). Oct 28 Post print TONIGHT; post-print evaluation Oct 29 run. Hard band $163.05 on the core. Paired vs CAMT (L2.5/S1.0 post-ASMIY-close). | *LRCX China-mix read-through; WFE sell-the-news print regime; Oct 28 Post print*
- MU (L): OCT 27: +2.77% to $928.76 (cum +8.44%) - memory melt-up with the complex. Hard band $770.84; FQ1'27 ~Dec 16. Hold 2.5% Memory RV anchor vs SNDK/STX/SKHY S3.0 post-trims. | *Oct 21 investor update: 2-year memory supply-short + HBM4/1ฮด leadership; 4Fยฒ differentiation vs SKHY*
- CHKP (L): OCT 27: +0.13% to $159.84 (cum +5.17%) - relative resilience vs CRM/NOW (cyber vs generic-SaaS in the funding-leg regime). Nov 2 Pre print; framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to the Oct 30-31 runs; hard band $136.78. Hold 2.0%. | *Enterprise-software/cyber rotation regime + Nov 2 Pre print (cybersecurity demand tailwind)*
- CRM (S): OCT 27: OPENED 2.0% short at $240.89 (Oct 27 close) - REPLACEMENT MANDATE pair for the COHR/ASMIY/NXPI exposure: Software sleeve restored toward neutral vs IBM + CHKP longs (L4.5/S2.0). Catalyst (rank: regime/rotation, 2-session confirmation): the AI-hardware euphoria flipped enterprise software into the FUNDING leg ('software sector underperformance as capital rotates into AI hardware names'; CRM -2.71% after -0.4% Oct 26; NOW -2.15%; META -1.65%) on a -15% YTD downtrend = the weakest large-cap SaaS expression of the rotation. Dec 2 Post print = clean calendar through the Oct 28-Nov 4 wall. PRE-COMMITTED: hard band $264.98; framework #4 pre-print trim keyed to the Dec 1 run. Risks: ADBE squeeze lesson (software shorts stopped Oct 23 when software was the rotation TARGET - regime flips cut both ways); catalyst is regime+technical, not a company print. | *Capital rotation out of software into AI hardware (funding-leg regime); -15% YTD downtrend; AI-SaaS seat-model disruption; Dec 2 Post print*
๐ Portfolio Rules
| Gross exposure target | 80โ120% (rebuild toward the floor when drifting below) |
| Net exposure | ~0% (market-neutral intent) |
| Single position max | โค 4% of book |
| Sub-sector neutral | Longs โ shorts within each category (pair trades) |
| Cut loser | Hard stop at โ10% cumulative on any position |
| Take profit / trim | Clip winners approaching the stop band; bank โฅ +15โ20% on extended squeezes |
| Initiation | New position requires a catalyst-backed thesis (conference, earnings, or price anomaly) |
| Replacement mandate | Every closure triggers evaluation of 1โ2 new catalyst-backed pairs โ gross must not erode |
| Rebalance | Daily at 8am SG after market close |