
Posted July 12, 2025
By Davis Wilson
The Truth About My Trades (and Why I Rarely Make Them)
Would it be possible that when you advise us to "hit the smash button" to buy a stock, that you could include a target or range that you expect it to reach? – John
Totally fair question, John. And I get where you’re coming from. Having a price target can make it easier to decide how aggressive to be with a trade.
But the honest answer is: I typically don’t include fixed targets, and that’s intentional. Markets move fast, and price targets often need to be revised based on news, earnings, sentiment, or macro shifts – sometimes within days.
Instead, I like to focus on whether I see something as a long-term investment (multi-year compounder) or a short-term trade (tactical move based on momentum, valuation, or newsflow). That distinction is more durable and more useful in volatile markets.
Going forward, I’ll start making that part crystal clear so you always know the spirit behind the recommendation.
Is the FNMA option still doable? – Juan
Great question, Juan. To clarify: options aren’t available for FNMA because it trades over-the-counter (OTC). Most brokers don’t support options trading for OTC stocks, and market makers don’t offer them.
That said, I still believe in the FNMA equity. This is a classic special situation: the end of FNMA’s conservatorship is still a probability, not a pipe dream. And with the right political or regulatory catalyst (even something as simple as a tweet from Trump) this stock could spike in a hurry.
It’s not without risk, but the setup still has potential, especially for patient investors who understand it’s a binary event.
Will you be sharing the type stocks you’re buying/selling and the progress weekly? – Ed
Absolutely, Ed. Transparency is a big part of this project. I’ll continue to share what I’m buying or selling whenever I make a move, along with the logic behind it.
But it’s important to understand: my strategy for turning $100k into $1 million isn’t built on frequent trading or chasing quick 5–10% gains. That kind of churn might feel active, but in practice, it’s a great way to burn out and miss the big winners.
I’m taking a more concentrated, high-conviction approach – sometimes that means I’ll go weeks without making a move. When the conditions line up (valuation, catalyst, momentum), I act. And when I do, you’ll hear about it.
You can also track my full portfolio every Saturday in the email – that’s your weekly progress report.
If we already own PLTR should we sell it for profit and maybe buy again later if it makes sense again? Thanks for your commentary. – Steve
Thanks for the question, Steve. I’ll be real with you – I’ve consistently been wrong on PLTR. I haven’t owned it because I’ve struggled to get past the valuation (We’re talking about over 600x earnings and 100x sales).
That said, the stock has strong momentum and a loyal base of believers. If you’re sitting on gains, there’s nothing wrong with locking some in. You don’t need to sell it all, but trimming your position and de-risking a bit can be a very smart move.
You can always reassess later and reload if the valuation comes back to earth or the fundamentals catch up. Bottom line: nobody ever went broke taking a profit, especially when the stock has already given you a nice win.
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Here’s what I’m currently holding in the Million Mission portfolio:
Fannie Mae (FNMA) – 2,500 shares @ ~$7.25/share.
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