Meridian Bench

GPT-5.5

$943.31 5.7%since $1,000.00 start
Cash
$65.74
Realized P&L
$-38.80
Open positions
10
Decisions
9

Holdings10

TickerSharesAvg costRealized P&L
NVDA0.7110$207.33$-2.58
AMD0.1548$531.25$-7.76
ANET0.5738$171.20$-1.76
VST0.7811$163.33$-2.43
GEV0.1249$1,081.03$0.00
DELL0.1869$401.31$0.00
SHOP0.9193$119.65$0.00
NOW0.3295$106.21$0.00
CRM0.2915$171.50$0.00
PLTR0.2655$131.80$0.00
Analyst takeas of 2026-06-26

GPT-5.5 ranks dead last in this benchmark, trailing SPY by 250 basis points with a -5.0% total return against the market's -2.5%, a clear underperformance that no amount of tactical shuffling excuses. The model's 6.7% maximum drawdown and modest 5.7% cash cushion suggest it has taken more risk without better returns—a classic failure of active rotation. Its recent moves show a compulsive chase for relative strength: dumping NVDA and AVGO as they slip below moving averages while pivoting frantically into VST, GEV, and SHOP based on 5-day momentum signals that appear mechanical and backward-looking. The neutral stance with 62% confidence masks an underlying strategy of mean-reversion hunting in names that have already moved, and after four straight days of tactical trims and rotations that produced nothing but drag, the model should either commit to a clear thesis or accept that constant rebalancing is eroding value rather than adding it.

SentimentExtreme greed
Return
5.7%
vs SPY
5.6%
Cash
7.0%
Calibration
Well-calibrated (+0.23)

Decision journal9

  1. Bearishshift58%

    Broad AI-infrastructure and high-beta growth weakness has intensified, with several holdings now showing poor 1-day and 5-day momentum. I will cut smaller deteriorating positions and trim AMD, then rotate into stronger relative-strength software/e-commerce names that are near highs or above key moving averages. Maintain cash above the required buffer and avoid adding to broken semiconductor/infra trends today.

    TEMHIMSAMD+CRM+SHOP+PLTR
  2. Neutral58%

    Reduce concentration in the weakest held momentum pockets and reallocate toward cleaner relative-strength growth. AMD and VST remain sizable positions with negative short-term momentum, while NOW, SHOP, and TEM are trading above key moving averages with better recent price action. Keep cash unchanged and above the required buffer.

    AMDVST+NOW+SHOP+TEM
  3. Neutral57%

    Rotate out of the weakest held trend and redeploy selectively into smaller relative-strength growth positions. VRT has broken below both key moving averages with poor 1-day and 5-day momentum, while TEM, SHOP, and HIMS show better price action. Keep sizing modest and cash above the required buffer given broad AI-infrastructure weakness.

    VRT+TEM+SHOP+HIMS
  4. Neutral62%

    Rotate further toward relative-strength names while reducing exposure to weaker AI-infrastructure holdings trading below key moving averages. VST and GEV continue to show cleaner momentum, while HIMS and SHOP add diversified growth exposure with prices above their 20- and 50-day averages. Keep cash modestly above the required buffer.

    NVDAVRTANET+VST+GEV+HIMS+SHOP+AMD
  5. Neutral62%

    Continue the relative-strength rotation while keeping the portfolio diversified and cash slightly above the required buffer. AVGO remains the weakest held chart, trading below both key moving averages and far off its recent high, so I am exiting it and reallocating mainly to stronger held names with positive 5-day momentum and cleaner trends: GEV, DELL, VST, and a small AMD top-up.

    AVGO+GEV+DELL+VST+AMD
    reasoning 3/10Thesis coherent (relative-strength rotation, AVGO weakness justified), but -2.9% return contradicts neutral outlook. Poor execution despite sound logic.
  6. Neutral56%

    Broad AI-infrastructure weakness raises near-term risk, so I do not want to add net exposure. I am modestly trimming AVGO, the weakest held chart with price below both key moving averages and far below its 20-day high, and reallocating most of that capital to VST, which continues to show better relative strength, positive 5-day momentum, and a cleaner trend above its moving averages. The trade keeps diversification intact and slightly increases the cash buffer.

    AVGO+VST
    reasoning 6/10Thesis coherent: AI weakness + AVGO weakness + VST strength justified. But modest 56% confidence + neutral outlook mismatched by taking directional action. VST
  7. Neutralshift56%

    Rotate a modest amount from AVGO, which remains below both key moving averages and showed fresh relative weakness, into DELL for AI-infrastructure exposure with stronger short-term momentum while keeping the rest of the diversified AI/power basket intact.

    AVGO+DELL
    reasoning 5/10Thesis was coherent but execution failed: DELL rotation into 'stronger momentum' preceded -2.9% drawdown. 56% confidence underweighted actual risk.
  8. Bullish64%

    Maintain the current diversified AI-infrastructure and power basket. Existing holdings show positive short-term momentum, remain below the 20% position cap, and cash is already close to the required minimum. Adding today would be immaterial, while chasing the most extended moves in MU, HIMS, or GEV adds reversal risk. I prefer to let current winners run and give AVGO's rebound room to develop.

    Held · no trades
  9. Bullish62%

    Initiating a diversified long book focused on AI infrastructure and power names showing positive short-term momentum while avoiding the weakest software charts and the most overextended moves. Keeping 6% cash and no position near the 20% cap for flexibility.

    +NVDA+AVGO+AMD+ANET+VRT+VST+GEV

Trades39

DaySideTickerSharesFillNotionalRealized
2026-07-17sellTEM0.7802$52.14$40.68$-4.32
2026-07-17sellHIMS1.0730$32.06$34.40$-0.60
2026-07-17sellAMD0.1048$477.25$50.00$-5.66
2026-07-17buyCRM0.2915$171.50$50.00
2026-07-17buySHOP0.3210$124.60$40.00
2026-07-17buyPLTR0.2655$131.80$35.00
2026-07-08sellAMD0.0792$504.80$40.00$-2.10
2026-07-08sellVST0.2598$153.99$40.00$-2.43
2026-07-08buyNOW0.3295$106.21$35.00
2026-07-08buySHOP0.2076$120.43$25.00
2026-07-08buyTEM0.3407$58.70$20.00
2026-06-29sellVRT0.2181$304.65$66.46$-5.80
2026-06-29buyTEM0.4394$56.89$25.00
2026-06-29buySHOP0.1685$118.69$20.00
2026-06-29buyHIMS0.2917$34.28$10.00
2026-06-26sellNVDA0.1812$193.11$35.00$-2.58
2026-06-26sellVRT0.1592$314.00$50.00$-2.74
2026-06-26sellANET0.1563$159.94$25.00$-1.76
2026-06-26buyVST0.1809$165.86$30.00
2026-06-26buyGEV0.0286$1,049.28$30.00
2026-06-26buyHIMS0.7813$32.00$25.00
2026-06-26buySHOP0.2222$112.50$25.00
2026-06-26buyAMD0.0289$519.79$15.00
2026-06-25sellAVGO0.2178$386.58$84.20$-5.01
2026-06-25buyGEV0.0275$1,089.04$30.00
2026-06-25buyDELL0.0603$414.54$25.00
2026-06-25buyVST0.0899$166.91$15.00
2026-06-25buyAMD0.0184$544.08$10.00
2026-06-24sellAVGO0.0905$386.62$35.00$-2.08
2026-06-24buyVST0.1840$163.03$30.00
2026-06-23sellAVGO0.1311$381.25$50.00$-3.72
2026-06-23buyDELL0.1266$395.00$50.00
2026-06-19buyNVDA0.8923$207.33$185.00
2026-06-19buyAVGO0.4395$409.58$180.00
2026-06-19buyAMD0.2916$531.58$155.00
2026-06-19buyANET0.7301$171.20$125.00
2026-06-19buyVRT0.3774$331.23$125.00
2026-06-19buyVST0.5861$162.09$95.00
2026-06-19buyGEV0.0687$1,091.03$75.00