David González Romero @davidgromero: "At +6.8% monthly gain (compared..."

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At +6.8% monthly gain (compared to +0.9% of $SPX500), January 2026 was my best-performing month on eToro in the last 2 years, despite the metals-driven slump of the last trading day. Following a streak of several months during which I significantly increased my liquidity on the platform, diversified my portfolio, and closely matched the S&P 500 performance with cash positions near 10% for most of 2025, I started 2026 with a more active stance, while maintaining a fairly conservative risk management strategy (my eToro risk score has been 3/10 for 7 months in a row). Besides the solid performance of some of my longstanding positions in precious metals ( $WPM (Wheaton Precious Metals Corp) ) and semiconductors ( $ASML (ASML Holding NV) ), a key factor in the positive outcome of the last month was several well-timed trades of VIX futures ($VIX.FEB26, $VIX.MAR26), an instrument that I've often used for hedging on eToro, but only in the last few months I've been able to use more effectively with the increased liquidity and diversification. As reflected in my chart, the last year has been one of consolidation for my eToro account as an actively managed, public, standalone portfolio I'm happy to share with this community. Thanks for following.

Not investment advice. The author may have financial interests in the mentioned instruments.

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SPX500

WPM

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp

ASML

ASML Holding NV

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