Thank you for sending in questions and feedback!

I read every single email I receive. If you do not see your exact question below, your question is still most likely answered within another response.

So, I recommend reading these Q&As closely.

Let’s get to it.

Are you still confident you can turn $100k into $1 million? – Jane

Thanks for the question, Jane! The recent volatility hasn’t been ideal for my existing investment in Fannie Mae (FNMA). However, prices are being dislocated from fundamentals, and panic is replacing patience. That’s exactly when disciplined investors can make outsized returns. I’m not backing off this mission. If anything, I’m getting more focused. The road to $1 million was never going to be easy, but volatility (while uncomfortable) is the fuel that creates generational trading opportunities.

Holy cow! My 401k balance looks like a rollercoaster that’s currently down A LOT during this tariff nonsense. How do you know when to cut a losing position? – Stevie

Thanks for the question, Stevie! And thank you for being a loyal reader.

As I mentioned yesterday, whether you're in the wealth-building phase of your life or already retired, market downturns still present opportunity – not just risk. For those still accumulating assets, it means buying more shares at lower prices. And for retirees, it’s a chance to rebalance into high-quality businesses at more attractive valuations, potentially boosting long-term income and portfolio resilience.

Specifically when it comes to selling, I think my colleague Enrique Abeyta explains this best when he says, “Plan your trade and trade your plan.”

Before you buy a stock, it’s important to set your expectations. What’s your thesis? What are you looking to gain? And just as important – what would make you change your mind? If a stock moves against you but nothing has changed fundamentally, it might be a buying opportunity. But if the thesis breaks – like earnings collapse, guidance is slashed, or the business environment fundamentally changes – that’s your cue to reassess.

Buy low and sell high, right? Are there any sectors you're watching more closely right now after the selloff? – David

I still like the stocks I frequently talk about here in The Million Mission – Nvidia (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Alphabet (GOOG), Uber Technologies (UBER), and Fannie Mae (FNMA).

These are high-quality businesses with rock-solid fundamentals that are growing earnings. And best of all – their businesses are largely unscathed by tariffs. In fact, Nvidia is the only company whose primary business is selling a physical product. However, they’ve got demand out the door and around the block for their GPUs.

These are all companies I recommend long-term investors buy during this pullback.

There is absolutely no precedent for what's happening now. None! Just because the market has always rebounded in your short life, doesn't mean it will rebound this time. Of course, I hope you are right. I was rock solid calm during the 2008 incident. I'm not feeling it this time. – Sandy

Thanks for the candid email, Sandy. You’re right. There is no precedent for this exact situation we’re in. Every market cycle has its own unique challenges. In 2008, it was a global banking meltdown. Today, it’s a mash-up of inflation, higher-for-longer interest rates, geopolitical tensions, rising debt loads, and questions about how AI will reshape the economy. It feels different because it is different.

But while the causes change, the market’s behavior – the emotional pendulum swinging between fear and greed – remains surprisingly consistent. It overreacts. It misprices. And it creates opportunities.

Now, here’s the key: investing has never been about knowing the future with certainty. If that were the standard, no one would ever put a dime into the market. Investing is about putting money to work when the odds are in your favor. It's about identifying moments where prices disconnect from reality, where strong businesses are selling for a discount, and where you can reasonably expect long-term gains – even if the short-term path is rocky.

That’s the lens I’m using right now. I’m not claiming to have all the answers. But I believe that owning high-quality, growing businesses during turbulent times is one of the few edges we still have. And I’m betting that edge will pay off.

How long do you expect to reach ten-bagger status with your starting stake? And do you plan to publish a portfolio/track record? – Peter (OWC Member)

Hi Peter! Welcome to The Million Mission and thanks for being part of the Omega Wealth Circle.

Because this is a free benefit for Paradigm Press subscribers, The Million Mission doesn’t come with a formal model portfolio like you might be used to with the premium services. That said, I’m investing my own money here and documenting every move I make – the good, the bad, and the bold.

The goal is simple but aggressive: turn $100,000 into $1 million. I officially started the journey in November 2024, and I’m aiming to reach that milestone within 1 to 3 years. To get there, I’ll need a mix of volatility, mispricings, conviction… and yes, a bit of luck.

This strategy is high-risk, high-reward by design. It’s not for everyone. But I’ve been utilizing this trading strategy for over a decade, so I’m comfortable putting my capital (and my name) on the line. Thanks for being along for the Mission.

Some of my stocks have a negative p/e ratio, what does that mean? – Chris

When a stock has a negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, it usually means the company is not profitable – at least not over the last 12 months. In other words, it's reporting net losses instead of net income.

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the current share price and dividing it by the company’s earnings per share (EPS). So if earnings are negative, the P/E becomes negative too – or in many cases, it’s simply marked as “N/A.”

Now, a negative P/E isn’t necessarily a red flag, especially for companies in growth mode. Think of early-stage tech firms or turnarounds that are reinvesting heavily in their businesses. These companies might have temporary losses but strong long-term potential.

For example, I own Fannie Mae (FNMA) – it has a negative P/E right now, but that’s largely because of accounting quirks and regulatory overhang, not because the core business is failing.

Bottom line: a negative P/E isn’t automatically bad, but it does mean you have to dig deeper to understand why a company is losing money – and whether those losses are temporary or structural.

Let me know if you want help breaking down a specific stock! I’ll make it into an educational article for everyone reading The Million Mission!

Where do I find more information about The Million Mission on the website? – Patrick

Visit Million-Mission.com for previous alerts and info!