Q1 26 update

Q1 2026 Update — The Reality of Markets ($523,800)

2026 is off to a bumpy start.

After crossing the half-million milestone last year, Q1 brought a swift reminder of public market volatility. My net worth pulled back to $523,800, marking a $40,200 decline for the quarter.

Most of these paper losses were driven by a broader sell-off in SaaS stocks, with PayPal, Uber, and a handful of smaller investments taking the brunt of the hit. However, markets move fast. At the time of writing, the stock market has already shown strong signs of recovery, leaving me quite bullish as we head into Q2.

🧾 Financial Snapshot (Q1 2026)

• 💼 Net worth: $523,800 (-$40,200 QoQ)
• 💰 Portfolio: Q1 hit driven by SaaS, PayPal, and Uber; actively recovering
• 🏠 Real estate: Stable

The goal for 2026 is to add $200,000 to the net worth.

Starting the year with a $40k deficit makes the math steeper, but it doesn’t change the playbook. Scale is built through consistency during red quarters. The plan remains identical.

Onward.