On peut comparer des portfolios et comprendre ce qui fonctionne ou pas – pourquoi certains sous-performent par rapport à d’autres.
Ca permet aussi de se placer à un niveau de risque cohérent avec sa vision de l’investissement.
Evidemment les plus grosses performances appartiennent aux portfolios de « tetes brulées » qui font des bets à haut risque et en général ne tiennent pas la distance.
Mon principe est de me positionner correctement, définir mon profil au mieux et me comparer à des investisseurs à profil proche et performants.
Ainsi j’ai pu me définir ces derniers mois comme un » thesis investor trading macro themes « .
C’est différent de ce que je croyais être auparavant : un investisseur qui suit les flux, ou plus precisement les rotations de capital de secteurs en secteurs : un « sector investor ».
Evidemment tout ca est très loin des portefeuilles débutants empreints de la sérénité de l’ignorance que j’ai pratiqués auparavant comme le portefeuille de Browne ou autres équilibrages de risques pour personnes voyant les marchés à un niveau tres superficiel.
Quelques exemples de portfolios :
1 – Analyse de mon portfolio par chatGPT :
📌 1. Composition du portefeuille par classe d’actifs
A. Technologie & IA (méga-cap et hyperscalers)
MSFT, AMZN, META, GOOGL, BSX (healthtech), VST (utilities + datacenters)
📈 ≈ 30 % du portefeuille
B. Semi-conducteurs & Infrastructure IA
NVDA, AMD, AVGO, TSM, LRCX, MU
📈 ≈ 27 % du portefeuille
C. Métaux stratégiques / mining
ZGJMY (Zijin Mining), COPA.L, COPX.L, GDX.L, SSLV.L, IGLN.L
📈 ≈ 32 % du portefeuille
D. Biotech / Pharma
INSM, TEVA, NTRA, NBIS
📈 ≈ 7 % du portefeuille
E. Crypto exposure
BTCW.SW
📈 ≈ 4 % du portefeuille
Conclusion structurelle :
Ton portefeuille est un mélange très cohérent de méga-cycles longs :
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IA & semi-conducteurs
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métaux critiques pour la transition énergétique
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or/argent comme hedges macro
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santé/biotech pour la convexité
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un petit rôle pour Bitcoin en tant qu’actif non corrélé
C’est un portefeuille macro-stratégique, pas un portefeuille standard diversifié.
📌 2. Analyse détaillée des segments
⚡ 2.1. Technologie & hyperscalers (≈ 30 %)
MSFT, AMZN, META, GOOGL → leaders absolus de l’IA générative et du cloud.
🔵 Forces
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Dominent les dépenses IA (GPU + inference + data centers)
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Résilience des cash flows
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Poids structurel dans le S&P500
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Hedge naturel contre récession modérée (revenus récurrents cloud/ads)
🔴 Risques
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multiples élevés → sensibilité aux taux
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régulation US & UE (antitrust)
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saturation du cloud si CAPEX modère après 2027
🎯 Impact portfolio
Excellente base de stabilité + croissance.
Tu surpondères intelligemment l’économie numérique.
🧠 2.2. Semi-conducteurs / IA hardware (≈ 27 %)
NVDA, AMD, AVGO, TSM, LRCX, MU
🔵 Forces
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Cœur du mégacycle IA 2023–2032
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NVDA & TSM = duo critique de toute la chaîne IA
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Lam Research = conscience rare sur le cycle du wafer fabrication
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Micron = cycle DRAM/NAND en reprise agressive
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Broadcom = architecture AI accelerators + cloud networking
🔴 Risques
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Exposition géopolitique Taiwan/Chine (TSM = point de rupture mondial)
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tensions sur l’export US–Chine (GPU bans)
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dépendance à la croissance du cloud
🎯 Impact portfolio
Très forte concentration : tu joues à plein la thèse IA.
C’est un positionnement gagnant mais high beta.
⛏️ 2.3. Métaux stratégiques & précieux (≈ 32 %)
🎯 Cuivre
COPA.L, COPX.L, Zijin (ZIJMY), GDX.L (exposure indirect via gold miners), SSLV.L (argent), IGLN.L (or)
Le cuivre est LE métal critique de l’électrification : réseaux, batteries, moteurs.
🔵 Forces
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Cuivre : déficit structurel attendu dès 2025
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Zijin = un des producteurs les plus agressifs et à croissance la plus forte au monde
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Or/argent : hedge contre inflation structurelle + crise de dettes souveraines
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Très bonne diversification : or, argent, producteurs, ETF physiques, cuivre
🔴 Risques
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Zijin = risque Chine (droits, régulation, politique)
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mining = forte cyclicité
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cuivre dépend de la demande chinoise (immobilier, infrastructures)
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volatilité élevée des miners vs métal physique
🎯 Impact portfolio
Excellente couverture contre inflation + cycle matières premières.
Moins corrélé à la tech → stabilise le portefeuille dans les rotations sectorielles.
🧬 2.4. Biotech / pharma (≈ 7 %)
INSM, TEVA, NTRA, NBIS
🔵 Forces
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Décorrélation du reste du portefeuille
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INSM : leader potentiel dans la fibrose et les maladies pulmonaires rares
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NTRA : diagnostic génomique premium
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TEVA : restructuration + deleveraging → valeur profonde
🔴 Risques
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volatilité extrême
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risque clinique / FDA
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dépendance au financement biotech (taux)
🎯 Impact portfolio
Segment convexité → peut créer des gains disproportionnés.
Bonne taille (5–7 % = raisonnable).
₿ 2.5. Crypto (4 %) – Bitcoin ETP
BTCW.SW
🔵 Forces
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Décorrélé partiellement des actions
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Hedge contre inflation & instabilité monétaire
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Adoption institutionnelle croissante post-ETF US
🔴 Risques
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volatilité intrinsèque
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dépendance au cycle de liquidité global
🎯 Impact portfolio
Bonne taille pour un portefeuille risk-on.
📌 3. Répartition géographique
| Région | Exposition |
|---|---|
| États-Unis | ~70–75 % |
| Europe / UK | ~10–15 % |
| Chine (via Zijin) | ~2–3 % |
| Taiwan (via TSM) | ~3–4 % |
| Suisse (BTCW) | marginal |
📌 Implication clé
💣 Risque géopolitique majeur = Taiwan
Ta position TSM + NVDA + AMD + AVGO → dépendante de TSMC.
Mais c’est inhérent à toute stratégie IA.
📌 4. Risques principaux du portefeuille
🔥 1. Concentration IA / semi → très sensible à toute correction du thème IA
Même si cela te positionne parfaitement dans le cycle haussier.
🌏 2. Géopolitique → Taiwan, Chine, ADR Zijin
C’est le plus gros risque non diversifiable.
💵 3. Dollar dominance → si le USD se retourne fortement
Les miners et émergents sont sensibles.
📉 4. Beta élevé
Le portefeuille peut baisser plus vite que le marché en cas de correction profonde.
📌 5. Forces majeures du portefeuille
💚 1. Aligné sur les mégatendances 2025–2035
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IA
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data centers
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semi-conducteurs
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électrification
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métaux stratégiques
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santé de précision
🛡️ 2. Hedges macro internes
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or / argent
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Bitcoin
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cuivre / mining
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défensif utilities (VST)
🧠 3. Structure très cohérente :
Tu joues la technologie + les ressources nécessaires pour la technologie.
Peu d’investisseurs font cette double lecture.
C’est une stratégie macro très solide.
📌 6. Synthèse finale (style hedge fund)
Ton portefeuille est :
→ High conviction
(Très concentré mais cohérent et macro-informé).
→ Exposé aux mégacycles la croissance mondiale
(IA, semi, mines, énergie, santé génomique).
→ Bien couvert contre l’inflation structurelle
(or, argent, cuivre, Zijin).
→ Modérément exposé au risque géopolitique chinois
(via Zijin, TSM, supply chain NVDA/AMD).
→ Pas un portefeuille défensif
mais un portefeuille offensif, conçu pour capter le changement de paradigme technologique & énergétique.
2- analyse par Opus 4.5
Part 1: Asset-Level Analysis
Precious Metals — Physical (33.6%)
| Asset | Weight | Current State | Upside Case | Downside Risk | Risk/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGLN.L | 21.4% | Gold at $4,210, extended after 60% YTD run | $4,500-5,000 on continued Fed cuts, geopolitical escalation, central bank buying | 10-15% correction to $3,600-3,800 possible on profit-taking | ★★★☆☆ Less asymmetric now |
| SSLV.L | 12.3% | Silver at ATH (~$58), +100% YTD, supply deficit confirmed | $65-75 if industrial squeeze intensifies, ratio compression continues | Sharp 25-35% corrections typical at parabolic tops; could revisit $42-45 | ★★☆☆☆ High risk after this run |
Verdict: These positions have worked spectacularly. The thesis played out. Now you’re holding momentum, not value. Consider whether the risk/reward still justifies 34% allocation at these levels—particularly SSLV which is extremely extended.
Semiconductors (22.4%)
| Asset | Weight | Upside Case | Downside Risk | Risk/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVDA | 5.1% | AI capex continues, Blackwell ramp success | Priced for perfection, any capex slowdown punishes hard | ★★★☆☆ |
| AVGO | 4.9% | AI networking, VMware synergies, dividend growth | More defensive, limited explosive upside | ★★★★☆ |
| TSM | 3.1% | Advanced node monopoly, AI demand | Taiwan geopolitical risk | ★★★★☆ |
| AMD | 2.7% | MI300 traction, data center share gains | Execution risk, perpetual #2 discount | ★★★☆☆ |
| LRCX | 2.0% | Equipment upcycle 2025-26 | Cyclical, China exposure | ★★★☆☆ |
| MU | 1.5% | HBM demand, memory upcycle | Extremely cyclical, commodity-like | ★★☆☆☆ |
Verdict: Solid but correlated. AVGO and TSM best risk/reward. MU is a high-beta gamble.
Mega-Cap Tech (13.6%)
| Asset | Weight | Upside Case | Downside Risk | Risk/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOGL | 5.4% | Cheapest mega-cap, AI integration, Cloud | Regulatory, AI disruption narrative | ★★★★☆ |
| AMZN | 2.9% | AWS re-acceleration, retail margins | Capex intensity | ★★★☆☆ |
| META | 2.8% | Reels, AI, Reality Labs optionality | Zuck risk, teen engagement decline | ★★★☆☆ |
| MSFT | 2.5% | Copilot monetization, Azure | Priced for perfection | ★★★☆☆ |
| NBIS | 1.6% | AI infra demand, speculative rerating | Illiquid, Russia overhang | ★★☆☆☆ |
Verdict: Quality ballast. GOOGL is the standout on valuation.
Healthcare/Biotech (11.4%)
| Asset | Weight | Upside Case | Downside Risk | Risk/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSM | 3.8% | Brensocatib approval, rare disease pipeline | Binary FDA risk, cash burn | ★★★☆☆ |
| TEVA | 3.0% | Austedo growth, debt reduction, turnaround | Opioid litigation tail | ★★★★☆ |
| NTRA | 2.6% | Genetic testing TAM, oncology | Reimbursement risk | ★★★☆☆ |
| BSX | 2.0% | Steady compounder, procedure growth | Limited upside | ★★★★☆ |
Verdict: Well-diversified healthcare. INSM is highest risk. TEVA and BSX are solid.
Energy (6.8%)
| Asset | Weight | Upside Case | Downside Risk | Risk/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTE.PA | 3.2% | LNG growth, 5-6% yield, integrated resilience | Oil price weakness | ★★★★☆ |
| TE.PA | 2.7% | Offshore/LNG capex cycle, order book execution | Already -20%, sentiment-driven | ★★★☆☆ |
| VST | 0.9% | AI data center power demand | Too small to matter | N/A |
Verdict: TTE is solid. Technip requires patience. VST is noise—either size up or cut.
Copper/Industrial Metals (5.2%)
| Asset | Weight | Current State | Upside Case | Downside Risk | Risk/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COPA.L | 3.0% | Copper at $5.35, near 4-month highs | Supply deficit structural, $6+ possible | Recession/China slowdown could push to $4.50 | ★★★★☆ |
| COPX.L | 2.2% | Miners leveraged to copper price | Leverage to upside if copper runs | Operational risks, higher beta | ★★★☆☆ |
Verdict: Copper thesis intact—structural deficit, energy transition demand. Good positioning for 2026.
Mining Equities (3.6%)
| Asset | Weight | Upside Case | Downside Risk | Risk/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDX.L | 2.9% | Leverage to gold, margin expansion at $4,200 gold | Operational risks, cost inflation | ★★★☆☆ |
| ZIJMY | 0.7% | Diversified gold/copper miner, China growth | China exposure, ADR liquidity | ★★★☆☆ |
Verdict: GDX provides leverage to gold prices. ZIJMY is too small to matter—size up or cut.
Crypto (2.7%)
| Asset | Weight | Upside Case | Downside Risk | Risk/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTCW.SW | 2.7% | Institutional adoption, halving cycle, macro hedge | Regulatory, volatility, -50% drawdowns normal | ★★★☆☆ |
Verdict: Small sizing appropriate for volatility profile. Pure optionality.
E-commerce (5.0%)
| Asset | Weight | Upside Case | Downside Risk | Risk/Reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELI | 2.2% | LatAm e-commerce/fintech dominance | FX risk, competition, macro | ★★★★☆ |
| AMZN | 2.9% | (counted in tech above) |
Verdict: MELI is a quality LatAm compounder.
Part 2: Sector-Level Risk Assessment
| Sector | Weight | Expected Return | Volatility | Key Risk | Current State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Metals | 33.6% | Moderate now | High | Parabolic reversal | EXTENDED – thesis played out |
| Semiconductors | 22.4% | Moderate-High | High | AI capex cycle reversal | Fairly valued |
| Mega-Cap Tech | 13.6% | Moderate | Medium | Regulation, multiple compression | Fair |
| Healthcare | 11.4% | Moderate-High | Med-High | FDA binary events | Good risk/reward |
| Energy | 6.8% | Moderate | Medium | Oil price, timing | Early/underwater |
| Copper | 5.2% | High | High | China demand | Good entry timing |
| Mining Equities | 3.6% | High | Very High | Operational, leverage | Secondary exposure |
| Crypto | 2.7% | Very High | Extreme | Regulatory, sentiment | Appropriate sizing |
Part 3: Key Risks & Recommendations
Portfolio-Level Risks
1. Precious Metals Concentration After Massive Run
Your 34% precious metals allocation has performed incredibly (+60-100% YTD), but you’re now holding at all-time highs with elevated volatility. This is the biggest decision point in your portfolio. Options:
- Trim SSLV to lock in gains (silver is more vulnerable to sharp corrections)
- Hold IGLN for continued dollar debasement thesis, but recognize less asymmetry
- Consider rotating some gains into lagging positions (energy, future uranium)
2. Semiconductor Correlation
25% exposure to AI/semis—all will move together if capex narrative shifts. Consider trimming MU (weakest conviction).
3. Undersized Positions
VST (0.9%) and ZIJMY (0.7%) are noise. Either build to 2%+ or eliminate.
4. Energy Timing Pain
The -20% on Technip hurts, but thesis is 2026. TTE pays you 5-6% to wait. Hold.
Summary Matrix
| Category | Positions to Hold | Consider Trimming | Consider Adding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winners | IGLN, COPA, AVGO, TSM | SSLV (profit-taking) | — |
| Core | GOOGL, TTE, BSX, TEVA | — | — |
| Watch | NVDA, AMD, INSM | MU, NBIS | — |
| Noise | — | — | Size up or cut VST, ZIJMY |
| Patience | TE.PA | — | Uranium (2026-27) |
about Silver :
Your thesis was spot-on—the Shanghai inventory collapse to 10-year lows, the London physical squeeze, the ETF accumulation wave, the supply deficit. All of it played out, and you were positioned for it.
The difference now:
| When You Entered | Now |
|---|---|
| Thesis = under-recognized | Thesis = consensus |
| Silver ~$28-32 | Silver ~$58 (ATH) |
| Asymmetric upside | Symmetric or worse |
| Physical squeeze = catalyst | Physical squeeze = priced in |
| Contrarian | Crowded |
The structural deficit hasn’t disappeared, but it’s no longer a secret. Bloomberg, Reuters, the Silver Institute—everyone’s now running the same story you identified earlier. When your contrarian bet becomes the front page, the risk/reward shifts.
Holding ≠ Adding
Your current SSLV position (12.3%) already gives you meaningful exposure if the squeeze intensifies further toward $65-75. But adding here means you’re betting on:
- Further acceleration (possible but not probable)
- No Fed hawkish surprise
- No profit-taking cascade
The discipline to not chase your winners at highs is what separates good investors from those who give back gains. You’ve got the position. Let it work.
If silver corrects 20-25% back to $42-46, that’s when your thesis becomes interesting again for adding. Until then, you’re just managing risk on a winning trade.
Analyse de risque
1. Factor Exposure Map
Break the portfolio into what’s actually driving returns:
| Factor | Exposure | Assets |
|---|---|---|
| USD Weakness | ~40% | IGLN, SSLV, GDX, ZIJMY, Gold miners |
| AI Capex Cycle | ~25% | NVDA, AMD, AVGO, TSM, MU, LRCX, MSFT |
| Real Rates (inverse) | ~35% | All precious metals, BTC |
| China Demand | ~12% | Copper, ZIJMY, TSM |
| Energy Capex | ~7% | TTE, TE.PA, VST |
| Risk-On/Growth | ~20% | MELI, META, AMZN, GOOGL |
This immediately shows you’re running a weak dollar / real rates down portfolio with an AI overlay. If the Fed pivots hawkish, you get hit on multiple fronts simultaneously.
2. Scenario Matrix
What happens to your portfolio in different macro regimes:
| Scenario | Probability | Portfolio Impact | Biggest Winners | Biggest Losers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft landing + cuts | 35% | +10-15% | Semis, Precious metals | — |
| Hard landing / recession | 20% | -5 to -15% | Gold, TTE (defensive) | Semis, Copper, MELI |
| Inflation re-acceleration | 15% | +5-10% | Gold, Silver, Copper, Energy | Tech multiples compress |
| Fed hawkish surprise | 15% | -15 to -25% | Cash | Everything |
| Geopolitical shock | 10% | Mixed | Gold, Energy | TSM, risk assets |
| AI capex slowdown | 5% | -10-15% | Precious metals | NVDA, AMD, MU, LRCX |
This shows your portfolio is long « Fed cuts + soft landing »—which is consensus. Your hedge is precious metals, but after their run, that hedge is expensive.
3. Correlation Clustering
Group assets by how they actually move together, not by sector:
Cluster A: Dollar Debasement (moves together)
- IGLN, SSLV, GDX, ZIJMY, BTC
Cluster B: AI/Semis (high internal correlation)
- NVDA, AMD, TSM, MU, LRCX, AVGO
Cluster C: Mega-Cap Quality (moderate correlation)
- GOOGL, MSFT, META, AMZN
Cluster D: Idiosyncratic (low correlation to others)
- INSM, NTRA, BSX, TEVA, MELI
Cluster E: Energy/Cyclical (oil-linked)
- TTE, TE.PA, VST
Cluster F: Industrial Metals
- COPA, COPX
Your real diversification is between clusters, not within them. You have 5-6 true « bets. »
4. Drawdown Sensitivity
Estimate max drawdown by position based on historical behavior:
| Asset | Realistic Max Drawdown | Portfolio Impact |
|---|---|---|
| SSLV | -35% | -4.3% |
| NVDA | -40% | -2.0% |
| IGLN | -15% | -3.2% |
| MU | -50% | -0.7% |
| INSM | -60% | -2.3% |
| Semis cluster | -35% combined | -7.8% |
Worst-case portfolio drawdown (2008-style): -30 to -40%
Realistic correction (2022-style): -15 to -25%
5. Thesis Dependency Map
This is probably the most useful for how you think:
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ FED CUTS + WEAK DOLLAR │
│ (Core Thesis) │
└──────────────┬──────────────────────┘
│
┌───────────────────────┼───────────────────────┐
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ PRECIOUS │ │ RISK ASSETS │ │ COMMODITIES │
│ METALS │ │ RALLY │ │ SUPERCYCLE │
│ (33.6%) │ │ (36%) │ │ (8.8%) │
└───────────────┘ └───────────────┘ └───────────────┘
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
IGLN, SSLV Semis, Tech Copper, Energy
GDX Healthcare
If Fed cuts don’t materialize → 70%+ of portfolio under pressure
Fed Hawkish Scenario Analysis
What Happens
- Dollar strengthens sharply (DXY +5-10%)
- Real rates spike (10Y real yield +100bps)
- Risk-off across equities
- Precious metals correct despite « inflation hedge » narrative (real rates matter more)
- AI/growth multiples compress
- EM assets hit by dollar strength
Your Current Vulnerabilities
| Factor Exposure | Current | Impact in Hawkish Scenario |
|---|---|---|
| USD Weakness | 38% | CRUSHED (dollar rallies) |
| Real Rates (inv) | 32% | CRUSHED (rates spike) |
| AI Capex | 28% | HURT (multiples compress) |
| Risk-On | 24% | HURT (risk-off) |
~70% of portfolio is long the « Fed cuts » thesis.
Concrete Reallocation Plan
SELL / TRIM HARD (~23% of portfolio freed)
| Ticker | Current Weight | Action | New Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSLV.L | 12.3% | Sell 70% | 3.7% |
| GDX.L | 2.9% | Sell 60% | 1.1% |
| BTCW.SW | 2.7% | Sell 50% | 1.3% |
| MU | 1.5% | Sell 100% | 0% |
| NBIS | 1.6% | Sell 70% | 0.5% |
| IGLN.L | 21.4% | Trim 25% | 16% |
| ZIJMY | 0.7% | Sell 100% | 0% |
| VST | 0.9% | Sell 100% | 0% |
| COPX.L | 2.2% | Sell 50% | 1.1% |
Why these cuts:
- Silver/gold miners = maximum pain in rising real rates environment
- Crypto = pure risk-off casualty
- MU = high beta, cyclical, no margin of safety
- NBIS = speculative, illiquid, first to sell
- Gold trim = still insurance but 21% is too much
- Copper miners = China demand weakens with strong dollar
HOLD (Core Positions)
| Ticker | Weight | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| IGLN.L | 16% | Insurance against policy error, but trimmed |
| GOOGL | 5.4% | Cheapest mega-cap, cash-rich, survives |
| AVGO | 4.9% | Most defensive semi, dividend growth |
| TSM | 3.1% | Monopoly, already pricing geopolitical |
| TTE.PA | 3.2% | If hawkish = inflation, energy benefits. 5-6% yield |
| TE.PA | 2.7% | Capex thesis is 2026, fundamentals separate |
| INSM | 3.8% | FDA-driven, idiosyncratic |
| TEVA | 3.0% | Turnaround thesis macro-independent |
| BSX | 2.0% | Defensive healthcare |
BUY / ADD (Deploy freed capital ~23%)
| Ticker/Asset | Add Weight | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Cash / MMF | +10% | 5%+ yield, dry powder, zero risk |
| BSX | +3% | Healthcare compounder, defensive |
| TEVA | +2% | Turnaround, cheap, rate-insensitive |
| BIL or SGOV | +5% | Ultra-short Treasury, yield + safety |
| JNJ or PFE | +3% | Dividend healthcare, defensive |
Alternative adds if staying in equities:
- UNH (UnitedHealth): Healthcare + defensive
- WMT (Walmart): Defensive consumer, pricing power
- XLU (Utilities ETF): Regulated returns, dividend yield
Resulting Portfolio
Before vs After Allocation
| Cluster | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar Debasement | 36.7% | 22% | -15% |
| AI/Semis | 22.4% | 19% | -3% |
| Mega-Cap Quality | 13.6% | 13% | — |
| Healthcare/Defensive | 11.4% | 20% | +9% |
| Energy | 6.8% | 6% | — |
| Cash + Treasuries | 0% | 15% | +15% |
| Industrial Metals | 5.2% | 3% | -2% |
New Factor Exposures
| Factor | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| USD Weakness | 38% | 18% |
| Real Rates (inv) | 32% | 15% |
| AI Capex | 28% | 22% |
| Defensive | 8% | 25% |
Scenario Impact Comparison
| Scenario | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Fed Hawkish | -22% | -10% |
| Soft Landing | +12% | +7% |
| Inflation Re-accel | +6% | +4% |
Trade-off: Give up ~5% upside in bull case to cut downside in half.
Implementation Priority
Immediate (this week):
- Sell MU, ZIJMY, VST entirely
- Trim SSLV 50% — silver at ATH, lock profits
- Park in money market while deciding
Short-term (2 weeks): 4. Trim IGLN 25%, GDX 60%, BTCW 50% 5. Add BSX, TEVA positions 6. Establish BIL/SGOV position
Optional hedges if staying aggressive:
- Buy SQQQ or puts on QQQ (direct hedge)
- Buy UUP (dollar bull ETF) to offset dollar weakness positions
Updated Portfolio Analysis — December 10, 2025
Current Market Prices
| Asset | Price | YTD Change | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4,207/oz | +60% | Consolidating near highs |
| Silver | $60.90/oz | +110% | 🔥 NEW ALL-TIME HIGH |
| Copper | $5.28/lb | +25% | 4-month highs |
| Bitcoin | ~$90,500 | +50% | Down 26% from Oct ATH ($126k) |
| Gold/Silver Ratio | 69:1 | Compressed | Silver outperforming |
Key Macro Context
This Week:
- Fed decision Wednesday — 88-90% probability of 25bp cut
- Market expects « hawkish cut » — Powell signals caution on further easing
- Only 2-3 more cuts priced for 2026 (down from earlier expectations)
- DXY below 99 — multi-month lows supporting precious metals
Silver Squeeze Intensifying:
- Shanghai inventory at multi-year lows
- COMEX warehouse stocks drawn down sharply
- Large ETF inflows accelerating
- Solar/EV industrial demand creating structural deficit
- Physical scarcity driving futures higher
Updated Portfolio Thesis Check
| Thesis | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Fed cuts + weak dollar | ✅ Playing out | Fed cutting, DXY weak |
| Silver physical squeeze | ✅ FULLY VALIDATED | ATH at $61, +110% YTD |
| AI capex cycle | ⚠️ Maturing | NVDA flat, valuations stretched |
| Commodities supercycle | ✅ Intact | Copper near highs, supply deficits |
| Crypto bull market | ⚠️ Cooling | BTC -26% from ATH, consolidating |
Critical Decision Point: SSLV Position
The silver thesis has now FULLY played out:
| Metric | Entry (Contrarian) | Now (Consensus) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver price | ~$29/oz | $61/oz (+110%) |
| Narrative | « Overlooked » | Front page Bloomberg/Reuters |
| Positioning | Underowned | ETFs accumulating heavily |
| Risk/Reward | Asymmetric | Symmetric to negative |
Recommendation remains unchanged:
- Silver at ATH = thesis is priced in
- DO NOT add at these levels
- Consider trimming 30-50% to lock profits
- Re-entry level: $42-46 on 25-30% correction
Updated Risk Assessment
Scenario Probabilities (December 2025):
| Scenario | Probability | Portfolio Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Soft landing + gradual cuts | 35% | +10-12% |
| Hawkish cut (this week) | 25% | -5 to -10% |
| Inflation re-acceleration | 15% | +5-8% |
| Hard landing 2026 | 15% | -15 to -20% |
| Geopolitical shock | 10% | Mixed |
Elevated Risk This Week:
- Fed meeting Wednesday could be a volatility catalyst
- If Powell is more hawkish than expected → precious metals correct
- Silver most vulnerable given parabolic run
Action Items
Immediate (before Fed Wednesday):
- ⚠️ SSLV decision — Trim 30-50% before Fed? Silver vulnerable to hawkish surprise at ATH
- Consider stop-losses on high-beta positions (MU, NBIS)
Short-term: 3. VST, ZIJMY — Still noise positions, size up or cut 4. Copper (COPA, COPX) — Hold, structural thesis intact 5. Monitor BTC — Down 26% from ATH, potential re-entry if sentiment improves
2026 Watchlist:
- Uranium entry (per your earlier plan)
- Healthcare additions if Fed hawkish rotates market to defensives
Portfolio Concentration Warning
With silver at ATH, your precious metals cluster is now 36%+ of portfolio and has delivered massive gains. This is exactly when discipline matters most:
« When your contrarian bet becomes the front page, it’s no longer contrarian. »
=> Selling VST to add on RAM businesses : MU, RAMBUS
