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I rarely change my portfolio, but this time I made one of my biggest moves ever, selling a major winner to strengthen my core holdings. I reinvested the proceeds across key themes I believe will define the next decade, boosting conviction in my long-term strategy. Most excitingly, I made my largest new investment ever, one that perfectly fits my vision for growth, value, and future-proof income.

Aerospace-Defense stocks like GE, GD and LHX gain from rising global air travel and increased defense spending.

Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is the world's second-largest investment bank by revenue and is ranked 55th on the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.

KTOS, TXT, and LHX emerge as top drone tech picks set to bring portfolio stability in 2026.

My portfolio remains highly concentrated, with core positions in Comfort Systems, LandBridge, Texas Pacific Land, and defense stocks. Among others, I focus on three main investment theses: energy/water royalties, data center buildout, and defense modernization, all supported by secular tailwinds. In light of recent underperformance due to energy weakness and tariffs, I plan to use market dips to add to cyclical and infrastructure holdings.

The government is taking stakes in key US companies. This isn't a bailout but a strategic shift to secure vital supply chains and maintain a competitive edge against global rivals. This new reality changes how we must invest. We should focus on companies central to America's big picture goals, not just quarterly earnings. My strategy targets the essential pillars of national success: Energy independence, AI infrastructure, a reshored industrial base, and a modernized defense apparatus.

Building a resilient retirement portfolio requires a mix of disruption-proof income from REITs, midstream energy, and high-yielding assets, plus growth stocks and ETFs. Current market challenges—AI disruption, weak job market, inflation risks—make long-term planning difficult, but also highlight the need for self-reliance and diversification. Core portfolio holdings should include large, proven REITs, natural gas midstream companies, select high-yield stocks, BDCs, preferred equity ETFs, and actively managed income funds.

Rising defense spending puts KTOS and LHX in focus as both enjoy significant traction in next-gen defense tech.

Global military expenditure climbed by nearly 10% between 2023 and 2024, reaching $2.7 trillion last year as spending accelerated faster since the Cold War. Ongoing conflicts throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East threaten to continue driving a worldwide race toward defense growth into the foreseeable future.