2025 Trading Challenge: Monthly Portfolio Updates

Welcome to my 2025 Trading Challenge hub page!

I’m Tyler Stokes, a beginner trader documenting my journey.

I kicked off this challenge on April 7, 2025, using a momentum strategy to trade real money, and I’m sharing every step—ups and downs included.

Below, you’ll find links to the strategy I’m using along with monthly portfolio updates, where I break down my allocations and stock performances.

Monthly Updates

  • April 2025 Update – My portfolio gained 3.58%.
  • May 2025 Update – Coming soon!
  • June 2025 Update – Coming soon!
  • July 2025 Update – Coming soon!
  • August 2025 Update – Coming soon!
  • September 2025 Update – Coming soon!
  • October 2025 Update – Coming soon!
  • November 2025 Update – Coming soon!
  • December 2025 Update – Coming soon! (Final results)

Check out my Trading Challenge introduction for more details.

5 Simple Rules I’m Following:

  1. Stick to the Strategy: The hardest part of any strategy is just sticking with it, especially when trading real money.
  2. Never Chase Price: ONLY BUY AT SUPPORT. Never ever chase price – let price come to you. Do not overtrade. There are many opportunities out there. Avoid FOMO.
  3. Limit Position Size: Allocate a maximum of 10% of the portfolio per position. Enter positions with 1% – 3% buys when volatile or lower conviction of support zones.
  4. Buy at Support, Sell at Resistance: Avoid buying in ranges—wait for clear support or resistance. When price is in a range, volatility works against you. ONLY BUY AT SUPPORT.
  5. Stay Uncomfortable: Be prepared to buy when the price feels low or difficult, as this can be when the best opportunities are available.

Strategy Info:

Here’s why I’m using a momentum strategy and not day trading.

Here are more details on the market symmetry strategy I’m using.

Want to connect with other beginner traders? Join our community on Skool to stay accountable and grow together. Details on every trade I make are in the Skool group.