I was born on 6 August 1956 in San Francisco, California to Janet and (the late) Richard Hovis.
I grew up in Santa Monica, California where I attended elementary, junior high school, and high school (graduating in 1974), in addition to involvement in sports and recreation (Little League +, the Boy’s Club ++). Further, it was in elementary school – St. Augustine’s By-the -Sea Parish School that I found, and made the choice to truly journey with God.
I attended Arizona State University from 1974 to 1977 – seeking to become an architect, however, I was not accepted, and, as such, I graduated with a Liberal Arts degree.
Upon graduation from Arizona State University, I attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and studied City and Regional Planning at the Master’s level. I successfully completed one (1) year in a two (2) year program – I did not complete the Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning – due to personal reasons.
I returned to Santa Monica where I started (October 1979) my career as graphic designer with Exxon Company, USA. I spent five years with Exxon Company, USA.
While working with Exxon Company, USA I was accepted into architectural school – Sci-Arc in Southern California, however, I did not attend preferring to stay with Exxon..
In 1982 I married Laura Flosi and in April 1983 we had our one and only child – Lauren Alain Hovis – a gift from God.
We moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 from Los Angeles, where I went to work as a graphic designer with Kitchell CEM (from 1985 -1987).
From 1987 – 1995 I was an independent contractor, and a registered representative in mortgage finance, financial management, graphic design, and drafting.
Further, I attended the University of Phoenix and successfully obtained a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in 1982.
I was also a member of the Scottsdale Jaycees, where I became very involved in community events and projects.
In 1994, I accepted a cartography position with the Defense Mapping Agency in Reston, Virginia. As such, I relocated from Phoenix to Reston.
In 1998, I was accepted and worked as a Visual Information Officer with the Central Intelligence Agency. In 2002, I worked as a Support Officer until my retirement (due to a need for shoulder surgery) in September 2018.
Away from my Federal Government service, I have been involved in various organizations and activities in Northern Virginia.
In November of 2011, I married Rebecca Ouellette in Santa Monica, California. I reside in San Tan Valley, AZ with my two hamster - Jess and Timothy, our fish, our lizard - RJ Lizard., and our cats - Pearl and Grey.
As to hobbies, I enjoy playing sports, attending sporting events, mentoring individuals from financial management to hamsters, building models, photography, travel, multimedia design, managing partner for RJ Hamster, and jazz – smooth jazz to a samba or a bossa nova.
Love and God Bless,
Peter – aka RJ Hamster Jo hi
Jesus Christ, my God, I adore You and thank You for all the graces You have given me this day. I offer You my sleep and all the moments of this night. I place myself and all my loved ones, wherever they may be, in Your sacred side and under the mantle of Our Blessed Mother. Let Your holy angels stand watch and keep us in peace. Amen.
Quote of the Day
“I was indeed happy when on the way to Loreto. Our Lady had chosen an ideal spot in which to place her Holy House. Everything is poor, simple, and primitive; the women still wear the graceful dress of the country and have not, as in the large towns, adopted the modern Paris fashions. I found Loreto enchanting. And what shall I say of the Holy House? I was overwhelmed with emotion when I realized that I was under the very roof that had sheltered the Holy Family. I gazed on the same walls Our Lord had looked on. I trod the ground once moistened with the sweat of St. Joseph’s toil, and saw the little chamber of the Annunciation, where the Blessed Virgin Mary held Jesus in her arms after she had borne Him there in her virginal womb. I even put my Rosary into the little porringer used by the Divine Child. How sweet those memories!” -St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Today’s Meditation
I encourage you to consider your own prayer life and to think about how you pray for your family. Like me, you might be a parent. Or perhaps you are a young adult who is not yet a parent. You might be a grandparent or even a great-grandparent. If the latter is the case, your role as a prayer warrior is perhaps different than it was previously, but it is no less important, for you now have an extremely crucial position and frame of reference for your extended family. I remember a priest once telling me that a grandparent’s prayers can be the saving “grace” of families. But in whatever phase of life you are in and in whatever role you currently play, prayer is essential. —Good Catholic Series, The Heavenly Table
The daily examination of conscience is an ancient Catholic practice. It’s very simple, and it’s designed to help us identify our sins and weaknesses so that we can improve and grow stronger in the spiritual life. Basically, it consists in taking a few minutes at the end of the day to prayerfully review our actions in the light of God’s commandments. The Act of Contrition is often said afterwards. The daily examination also serves as an excellent ongoing preparation for regular Confession.
Reflect on the victories and losses
Actively reflecting on the high and low points of the day can help you live more intentionally and bring a renewed sense of resolve into the following day.
Review your actions, words, and thoughts today. Did you actively guard yourself against temptation? Where did sin creep in?
In what moments did you practice virtue and moral courage?
Were you attuned to the Holy Spirit’s promptings today? Where did you feel His inspiration?
Ask Him for the graces necessary to follow His Will more purposefully tomorrow.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
Practice gratitude
It is God’s love that has brought you into existence and to this exact moment. Practice looking for His hand in your day.
Where did you feel His loving gaze upon you today?
What people or moments helped you see God in your life?
Thank God for all these moments!
Ask Him to help you recognize His blessings and providence tomorrow.
Renew your commitment to Christ
Remember our Faith is founded upon a Person—Christ! Renew your personal love and devotion to Him.
Thank God for the gift of His Son Jesus and our call to be His disciples.
Tell the Lord of your desire to know Christ more personally.
If possible, set an intention for your day tomorrow. Ask Our Lord to guide you in this act.
Pray a Hail Mary, Our Father, or another beloved prayer.
Rest with God
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for Thou alone, O Lord, makest me dwell in safety. — Psalm 4:8
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Battery Metals, Gold, and PNPNF: A Triple Opportunity
Power Metallic Mines, Inc. (PNPNF) Poised to Lead North America’s Polymetallic Mining Revolution with High-Grade Precious Metals and Critical Minerals Amid Global Commodity Supercycle.
With gold near record highs, silver over $50, and demand for battery metals surging, PNPNF’s flagship Nisk Project offers investors a rare opportunity to secure exposure to ethically sourced, high-grade polymetallic resources.
Greetings All,
Why Battery Metals and Gold Matter Now…
Investors are witnessing an unprecedented rally in both precious metals and critical minerals. Gold broke out past $4,300 per ounce this year, and silver is trading above $50 for the first time in decades, fueled by inflation concerns, geopolitical uncertainty, and currency volatility.
At the same time, global demand for battery metals—nickel, copper, cobalt, and PGEs—is surging as nations race to reduce dependence on China’s dominance in critical mineral supply chains.
Polymetallic miners like Power Metallic Mines, Inc. (PNPNF) sit squarely at this intersection, producing both precious and industrial metals from the same deposits, offering diversified exposure to safe-haven assets and the booming green-tech revolution.
With high-grade polymetallic resources and a massive Quebec land position, PNPNF is positioned not just as an opportunity but a strategic necessity in the critical minerals space.
Strategic Hedge Against China’s Dominance
As China controls the majority of refined lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth production, countries worldwide are urgently seeking alternative, reliable sources.
PNPNF, a Canadian exploration company, is emerging as a key North American player, providing high-grade deposits of copper, nickel, cobalt, PGEs, gold, and silver in politically stable jurisdictions.
This positions the company to supply the metals essential for EV batteries, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced industrial applications.
Top Reasons PNPNF Should Be on Your Radar
Flagship Asset – Nisk Project: High-grade copper, nickel, cobalt, PGEs, gold, and silver with world-class resource potential.
Strategic Land Expansion: 331 km² total land holdings consolidate exploration potential across Nisk, Lion, and Tiger zones.
Fully Funded Through 2026: Recent C$49.99 million financing supports a 100,000-meter drilling program.
Environmentally Responsible Development: Low-carbon hydropower and potential for carbon sequestration at Nisk.
Strong Leadership & Strategic Partnerships: Backed by industry legends Robert Friedland, Rob McEwen, and Gina Rinehart.
Recognized Market Performance: TSX Venture 50 selection and top-performing TSXV mining stock in 2024.
Nisk Project & Global Reach
PNPNF is developing the Nisk Project in Quebec into a potential polymetallic powerhouse!
The property spans 267 km² across Nisk, Lion, and Tiger zones, with high-grade intercepts including 34.2 meters at 5.8% copper equivalent and 32 meters at 7.0% copper equivalent.
PNPNF is executing a 100,000-meter drill program through 2026 to expand mineralization and evaluate adjacent targets.
Beyond Quebec, the company holds international projects in Chile and Saudi Arabia, giving investors global exposure and access to some of the world’s most productive mineral belts.
Its proximity to low-cost Hydro-Québec power, ultramafic tailings for potential carbon sequestration, and well-developed infrastructure enhance both economic and environmental advantages.
Nisk is more than just a polymetallic discovery—it’s a potential cornerstone of the global battery metals supply chain. High-grade nickel, copper, cobalt, and PGEs are all present in the Nisk deposit, offering immediate relevance for electric vehicle battery production, clean energy infrastructure, and industrial applications.
The combination of high-grade resources, a shallow mining profile, and proximity to low-carbon power makes Power Metallic a rare environmentally responsible option for investors seeking exposure to critical minerals. Generous exploration tax credits covering 50% of costs further enhance the project’s financial attractiveness!
A World-Class Discovery Setting
Power Metallic Mines Inc. (PNPNF) is emerging as one of the most exciting new stories in global mining with its flagship Nisk Project in Quebec — a discovery already being compared to some of the largest polymetallic finds in modern history.
The project currently hosts a 7.1 million tonne nickel-equivalent (NiEq) resource and an estimated 9.4 million tonne copper-equivalent (CuEq) resource, according to analysts at Hannam & Partners.
Combined, this points to an impressive 16.5 million tonne potential resource, establishing Nisk as a standout in the next generation of high-grade, multi-metal deposits.
While world-renowned projects like Voisey’s Bay (141Mt, 1993) and Sakatti (157.3Mt, 2024) have defined past eras of resource discovery, Power Metallic’s Nisk Project represents the future — a modern polymetallic system rich in nickel, copper, cobalt, and PGEs that aligns perfectly with the surging global demand for battery metals and critical minerals essential to electrification and clean energy.
Polymetallic mining produces multiple metals from the same ore body—nickel, copper, cobalt, platinum, palladium, gold, and silver—allowing for:
Diversified revenue streams reducing reliance on one commodity’s price.
Resource efficiency, sharing infrastructure across multiple metals.
Strategic value, supplying critical minerals for EVs, renewable energy, and defense tech.
Environmental advantage, reducing waste and carbon footprint.
PNPNF’s Nisk Project addresses global reliance on China while delivering environmentally responsible, ethically sourced critical minerals.
Industry Titans Signal Confidence
Power Metallic Mines Inc. (OTC: PNPNF)has attracted backing from prominent industry figures, including Robert Friedland, Rob McEwen, and Gina Rinehart, underscoring the project’s potential and the confidence of seasoned investors in its future success.
In early 2025, the company successfully completed a significant private placement, raising approximately C$50 million to advance its exploration initiatives at the Nisk polymetallic project in Quebec. This financing was structured into two components: C$40 million through the issuance of flow-through shares and C$10 million via non-flow-through common shares. The offering was co-led by BMO Capital Markets and Hannam & Partners, reflecting strong institutional support and investor confidence in the company’s strategic direction.
The capital infusion is earmarked for an ambitious 100,000-meter drilling program aimed at expanding high-grade mineralization in the Lion and Tiger zones of the Nisk property. This initiative is expected to accelerate the development timeline and enhance the project’s resource base, positioning Power Metallic as a leading player in the critical minerals sector.
The involvement of Friedland, McEwen, and Rinehart underscores PNPNF’s credibility and growth potential. CEO Terry Lynch stated:“Raising the$50 Million will enable us to accelerate the pace of exploration dramatically…These are exciting times for our management team and our shareholders. We very much appreciate the faith shown by our newest investors and look forward to delivering even more impressive results in the weeks and months ahead.”
The Bottom Line
Power Metallic Mines (PNPNF) offers investors a rare combination of:
High-grade polymetallic discovery.
Exposure to critical battery metals and precious metals.
Strong financial backing and strategic investor support.
Fully funded, large-scale exploration program.
Environmentally responsible development in politically stable regions.
With global demand for critical minerals accelerating, PNPNF is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the North American polymetallic revolution while delivering scalable, sustainable growth.
The Nisk Project, combined with international exposure, industry expertise, and a solid balance sheet, makes Power Metallic a compelling growing story in the next generation of strategic metals.
Start your research now—PNPNF is more than a mining company; it’s a strategic hedge and a window into the future of resource independence!
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The latest from the Fed… Interviews with Donald Trump… The sector to watch as consumers tighten budgets… Historic underperformance… A way to profit from fear and greed…
The Federal Reserve just delivered more ‘juice’…
In today’s policy decision, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points, leaving the target federal-funds rate in a range of 3.5% to 3.75%.
Markets were expecting this… with fed-funds futures traders pricing in a 90% chance that the central bank would lower interest rates.
While the Fed acknowledged that inflation “remains somewhat elevated,” it said that “downside risks to employment” (which we’ve covered extensively) were the case for lowering interest rates.
Nine of the 12 voting members voted in favor of the 0.25% rate cut. But three voters dissented – the most since 2019.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran once again voted for a 0.50% cut, while Chicago Fed President Austin Goolsbee and Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid both voted to hold rates steady.
Altogether, six of the 19 Fed officials (including nonvoters) favored no cut at the meeting, while one (Miran) wanted interest rates even lower.
The Fed also announced that it would begin buying $40 billion in short-term Treasurys to ease stress on money markets, and added that purchases will “remain elevated” for a few months.
Looking ahead…
The Fed also released its quarterly Summary of Economic Projections today. The Fed sees inflation, as measured by the personal consumption expenditures price index, coming in at 2.9% for 2025, slightly below its September estimate of 3%.
The Fed sees the unemployment rate staying at 4.5% through the end of the year, the same as its projection from September.
While those projections were the same as or better than the past update’s, they’re worse than the inflation (2.4%) and unemployment (4.3%) rates the Fed projected for 2025 at the December 2024 meeting.
In short, the estimates didn’t improve enough to do away with “stagflation” concerns.
As for Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference…
Powell reiterated that the labor market has softened, both in terms of the supply (because of lower immigration and labor force participation) and demand.
But Powell added that services inflation has come down, with tariffs seen as a one-time boost to prices.
As for the future path of rates, Powell simply said that the fed-funds rate is now “within a broad range of estimates” – where rates are neither boosting nor slowing the economy.
He added that he believes the Fed is in a good place to “wait and see” on the economy before making the next move on interest rates.
Even with the chance of a “pause” coming as the Fed goes back into wait-and-see mode, the rate cut was all investors wanted to see today. The S&P 500 Index went from about flat on the day to closing up around 0.7%.
Who the next Fed chair might be…
As you surely know by now, Powell’s term as chair is up in May. Unless President Donald Trump makes a drastic change in direction, the current Fed chair has zero chance of being asked to keep serving in the role.
Trump wants someone who is favorable to lower interest rates, or certainly more inclined to lower them than Powell has been over the past year.
The White House’s director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, has been rumored as the favorite over the past few weeks – with Trump saying he already knew who his choice was going to be.
But today, we learned that another early front-runner for the job, former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh, is getting a second interview. So will Hassett and two others at some point.
This comes after reports about Wall Street concern that Hassett might not be the best person for the job and would lack credibility both publicly and among other Fed officials. As CNBC reported today…
[Trump’s] possible selection received some pushback from the markets recently, especially among fixed income investors concerned Hassett would only do Trump’s bidding and keep rates too low even if inflation snaps back.
A CNBC survey of Wall Street investors published yesterday showed that 84% believe Trump will pick Hassett as the next central bank head, but only 11% think that he should be the choice. Current Fed Governor Christopher Waller was favored by 47%, followed by Warsh at 23%.
It’s hard to know exactly what’s going on in this process, besides Trump wanting lower rates. But he and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent probably also don’t want runaway inflation.
What to buy as consumers tighten budgets…
As we’ve been writing lately, a weakening labor market and the renewed presence of rising inflation isn’t a great combination for an easy time on Main Street.
U.S. consumers drive about 70% of economic activity, and they are pulling back on spending… or at least are showing signs of changing spending habits to make the most of their budgets.
We can see this in the latest quarterly earnings reports from big retailers like Walmart (WMT) and Home Depot (HD), as we reported last month.
We also saw a drop in volume of items purchased compared with last year during the typical Black Friday-to-Cyber Monday spending spree for Americans. And we’re seeing an increase in folks using “buy now, pay later” options for essentials like food.
Investors might be wondering how to survive and profit from this setup in their portfolios. Well, our Dr. David “Doc” Eifrig shared one idea in his most recent edition of Retirement Traderlast Monday – consumer staples.
These are businesses that sell the essentials people will still buy in a downturn because they’re what they “need” rather than what they “want.” Think of a business like Walmart, which Doc used as an example…
Walmart thrives when folks are uncertain and want to save money. Even when times get tight for the average family, they still need groceries, clothes, toilet paper, and diapers. So they turn to Walmart’s cheap prices.
If you’re concerned about stock market downside ahead, consumer-staples stocks tend to perform better than most sectors in bear markets, too… although we’re not seeing one of those quite yet.
As Doc pointed out last Monday, it already isnotable that the performance of consumer-staples stocks – and a few other typically defensive plays – has been “improving” lately relative to other major S&P 500 sectors. As he shared…
Here’s what we currently see…
Without getting too far in the weeds, the chart above is about looking at which sectors have been improving or not lately, and also where these sectors are headed in the short term… which matters to Doc’s options trading strategy in Retirement Trader.
In this case, momentum is not favoring communication services – which includes businesses like AT&T (T), as well as AI names like Alphabet (GOOGL) and Meta Platforms (META) – and consumer discretionary stocks. Instead, momentum is favoring sectors like health care, energy, and… consumer staples.
Doc went on to recommend an options trade on a popular exchange-traded fund that represents the consumer-staples sector. It’s a trade designed to deliver income up front as the strategy allows. As Doc explained…
Most folks looking at this chart would choose a sector in the leading category. These stocks are doing the best right now. And as you’ve probably heard before, new highs lead to more new highs.
But for our option-selling strategy, we want to target sectors in the improving cohort.
Since the timeline for our trades is about two months, we want to get into sectors that are starting to see momentum but aren’t outperforming just yet. As you can see, these sectors are starting to creep toward a higher relative performance – hopefully right around our options’ expiration.
Plus, when a sector is underperforming, investors are more fearful about it. Fear means we’ll earn more income from the options we sell.
Existing Retirement Trader subscribers and Stansberry Alliance members can find Doc’s full issue here.
There’s certainly still fear around consumer staples…
Just last month, the consumer-staples sector hit its most “oversold” level since 2023, as our colleague Chris Igou wrote about in DailyWealth Trader. And the sector is underperforming U.S. stocks at a historic level.
Check out this chart from Barchart earlier this week that shows the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLP) performance relative to the benchmark S&P 500…
The figure down and to the right means XLP is underperforming stocks in general. Now, you might look at this chart and say, “Why should I buy that?” Well, it’s an opportunity to profit from others’ fear and position some money amid a greedy environment.
The steep drop-off on the above chart was during the run-up to the dot-com bubble. During this time, investors were taking risks and chasing returns elsewhere. You can make a similar argument today with the AI boom/bubble.
As Chris wrote in DailyWealth Trader on November 7, oversold levels like we’ve seen recently in consumer staples have led to strong returns from the sector in the coming year…
The last time we had an oversold reading like this, XLP rose 29.6% in 11 months… keeping pace with technology stocks over the same period…
Another similar case happened in March 2020. The market panicked in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. XLP fell off a cliff along with most other sectors. Then, the snapback started… and XLP rose 42% by the end of the year.
Chris wants to wait until the sector re-enters a longer-term uptrend before making a trade in DailyWealth Trader, as he explained in an update for his subscribers last week. “When it’s time to trade, we’ll let you know,” Chris wrote.
But with Americans pulling back on spending, if you’re looking to put some new money to work or reallocate gains from other positions, add consumer-staples stocks to your potential buy list.
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In today’s mailbag, more thoughts on U.S.-Canada trade relations… and feedback on an alternative measure of inflation that was discussed in yesterday’s mail… Do you have a comment or question? As always, e-mail us at feedback@stansberryresearch.com.
“Hi, As a follow up to Jeff S’s note [last week], particularly on the impact of Trump’s tariffs in Canada…
“Since the beginning of the first Canada-USA free trade agreement (FTA) from the 1980’s and with every subsequent FTA since, Canada’s economy has evolved to become more integrated with supply chains in the USA. The results have been more efficient supply chains with higher quality and lower costs for consumers, particularly in the automotive, energy, agricultural and forestry sectors.
“Also, it has made the Canadian economy far less self-sufficient, thereby leaving the Canadian economy far more vulnerable to changes in US trade policy. Since the Canadian economy is at least 10x smaller than the US, changes in US trade policy have tremendous negative leverage on Canada’s economy.
“It will take many, many years of economic pain in Canada to transform the Canadian economy from one that has become heavily dependent on the US due to almost 40 years of historic FTA’s.” – Stansberry Alliance member Peter A.
“Thanks for the suggestion on the Chapwood Index. I have found it very interesting and insightful.
“On the topic of consumer strain from today’s Digest, I definitely have been noticing a more stretched consumer. I look at the increase [in] popularity in [buy] now pay later (BNPL) purchases as one indicator. In addition, GoFundMe recently published their 2025 year in review report. They note a significant increase in funding for ‘essential’ items like car payments, utilities and groceries.
“A consumer more reliant on BNPL and crowdsourcing for ‘essentials’ does not portend to a strong economy.
“Thanks as always for your insights. It truly makes this banker and economy buff a more informed dude.” – Subscriber Jeff A.
All the best,
Corey McLaughlin and Nick Koziol Baltimore, Maryland December 10, 2025
Stansberry Research Top 10 Open Recommendations
Top 10 highest-returning open stock positions across all Stansberry Research portfolios. Returns represent the total return from the initial recommendation.InvestmentBuy DateReturnPublicationMSFT Microsoft02/10/121,587.1%Stansberry’s Investment AdvisoryMSFT Microsoft11/11/101,517.2%Retirement MillionaireADP Automatic Data Processing10/09/08959.6%Extreme ValueBRK.B Berkshire Hathaway04/01/09782.2%Retirement MillionaireGOOGL Alphabet12/15/16681.2%Retirement MillionaireWRB W.R. Berkley03/15/12610.1%Stansberry’s Investment AdvisoryALS-T Altius Minerals03/26/09503.2%Extreme ValueAXP American Express08/04/16497.7%Stansberry’s Investment AdvisoryAFG American Financial10/11/12493.5%Stansberry’s Investment AdvisoryHSY Hershey12/07/07462.3%Stansberry’s Investment Advisory
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Top 10 Totals5Stansberry’s Investment AdvisoryPorter3Retirement MillionaireDoc2Extreme ValueFerris
Top 5 Crypto Capital Open Recommendations
Top 5 highest-returning open positions in the Crypto Capital model portfolioInvestmentBuy DateReturnPublicationWSTETH/USD Wrapped Staked Ethereum12/07/182,505.7%Crypto CapitalBTC/USD Bitcoin11/27/182,367.1%Crypto CapitalONE/USD Harmony12/16/191,031.7%Crypto CapitalQRL/USD Quantum Resistant Ledger01/19/21698.3%Crypto CapitalPOL/USD Polygon02/26/21650.7%Crypto Capital
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^ These gains occurred with a partial position in the respective stocks. * Editor Dave Lashmet closed the first leg of this Nvidia position in November 2016 for a gain of about 108%. Then, he closed the second leg in July 2020 for a 777% return. And finally, in May 2022, he booked a 1,466% return on the final leg. Subscribers who followed his advice on Nvidia could’ve recorded a total weighted average gain of more than 600%.
Stansberry Research Crypto Hall of Fame
Top 5 highest-returning closed positions in the Crypto Capital model portfolioInvestmentDurationGainAnalystBand Protocol (BAND)0.31 years1,169%Crypto CapitalTerra (LUNA)0.41 years1,166%Crypto CapitalPolymesh (POLYX)3.84 years1,157%Crypto CapitalFrontier (FRONT)0.09 years979%Crypto CapitalBinance Coin (BNB)1.78 years963%Crypto Capital
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