Hello Copiers, Followers, and eTorians!
Here’s my portfolio update for November 2025.
It was a volatile month for US equities, marked by tech and crypto sector turbulence.
Performance Overview
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November: -10.24%
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Year-to-Date (YTD): +5.47%
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2024 Performance: +46.68%
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Risk Score: 5
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Active Copiers: 18
US Market Recap
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S&P 500: +0.13%
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Dow Jones: +0.32%
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Nasdaq: -1.51%
Key Market Drivers
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AI Valuation Concerns in Tech Sector: Fears of an AI bubble led to sharp declines in stocks like Nvidia (down ~15% for the month), contributing to the Nasdaq’s 1.5-3% drop and snapping its seven-month winning streak, as investors questioned overvaluations amid high expectations.
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Government Shutdown Uncertainty: The prolonged 43-day US federal shutdown (ending Nov 12) delayed critical economic data releases and eroded consumer confidence to near-record lows.
Cryptocurrency Market
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Bitcoin (BTC): -17.54%
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Ethereum (ETH): –22.25%
Portfolio Snapshot
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32% Stocks
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46% ETFs
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13% Crypto
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9% Cash
My risk score is 5, excellent for managing long-term stability while achieving strong returns.
Outlook for November
Key Positive Drivers:
- Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations: Markets now price in an 85–88% chance of a 25 basis-point cut at the Fed’s December 10–11 meeting, up from ~50% mid-November, following dovish comments from Fed Presidents.
- Seasonal and Technical Tailwinds: December has historically delivered positive returns 74% of the time since 1950, with average S&P gains of 1.4% (third-best month annually). Post-Thanksgiving momentum, year-end rebalancing by funds, and “window dressing” (managers buying winners to polish portfolios) could drive a rally, especially if nonfarm payrolls (Dec 6) and PCE inflation (Dec 6) data align dovishly.
My strategy remains unchanged: monitor markets daily, adjust positions strategically, and continue maximising returns while keeping a medium-risk profile.
Recommendations for Copiers
If you’re considering copying my portfolio, here’s how to make the most of it:
- Invest a minimum of $2,000: This ensures proper diversification and mirrors my portfolio effectively.
- Focus on the long term: Keep the copy open for an extended period to benefit from compounding and market recoveries.
- Starting smaller? Begin with a lower amount and add funds later to build your investment.
Now is still an excellent time to start copying my portfolio or to add more funds if you’re already a copier.
Goals for 2025
- Outperform the S&P 500: Aim for another year of market-leading performance.
- Maintain a medium risk score: Balance risk and reward effectively.
- Achieve Champion Popular Investor status: Grow and strengthen our investment community.
Thank You
I want to take this opportunity to thank all my copiers for your trust and support.
Get started now
If you haven’t started investing in my portfolio yet, now is a great time to join.
Simply create an eToro account using this link and visit my eToro profile to get started.
Warm regards,
Federica Montella
US Market Recap