Portfolio 1 - Growth | Weekly Update

Week Ending February 21, 2026

Market Context - Week of Feb 17-21

Markets consolidated this week after the prior week’s AI-driven selloff. The S&P 500 traded in a tight range around 6,900, recovering modestly from last week’s lows. Volatility remained elevated but off the mid-February spike, with VIX settling back toward the high teens. Tech stocks showed resilience as AI anxiety cooled, while precious metals (particularly gold) pulled back from recent highs.

Treasury yields stabilized after last week’s CPI-driven moves. The softer-than-expected inflation data continued to support rate cut expectations later in 2026, keeping bonds relatively steady. Market participants shifted focus to upcoming corporate earnings and geopolitical developments.

Overall, a quiet consolidation week following last week’s drama—exactly the type of environment where theta decay works in favor of short premium strategies.

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