We all know the stats: most active managers fail to beat the index. Most retail traders blow up.
I’ve decided to test this publicly. I launched a Substack called **Catalyst Value Investing** to document a real-money portfolio challenge.
* **The Goal:** Compound a small portfolio into $100K.
* **The Strategy:** Deep value catalyst driven investing.
* **The Rules:** Radical transparency. Every entry, exit, and thesis is posted *before* the outcome is known.
I’m not selling anything. I just want to create a verifiable track record of whether disciplined stock picking can still generate alpha in 2026.
I just posted my Week 2 update (and first major buy). If you’re interested in following the experiment, wins and losses included, you can check it out here: [https://catalystinvesting.substack.com](https://catalystinvesting.substack.com)