Riding the Current
Why the Trend Is Your Friend in Smart Investing
The Lunar Landing Portfolio is a curated collection of 15 U.S. equities selected for their alignment with powerful long-term trends, strong fundamentals, and technical momentum. Designed to thrive in evolving market conditions and reinforced by macroeconomic and astrological analysis, this portfolio reflects a central investment truth: success favors those who move with the current, not against it. At its core, this is the philosophy of trend following—the simple yet profound principle that “the trend is your friend.”
Trend following is the practice of investing in assets that are showing sustained strength, rather than trying to predict reversals or chase undervalued laggards. It relies on observable price behavior, relative strength, and directional persistence. In the Lunar Landing framework, trend following is built into every decision—from weekly portfolio reviews to stock selection algorithms that filter for long-term momentum, low drawdowns, and technical confirmation.
The power of trend following lies in its alignment with reality. Markets move in waves, not in straight lines. Securities that are trending upward often continue to do so due to institutional flows, improving fundamentals, and positive sentiment. Rather than trying to outguess these dynamics, trend following accepts them as signals and positions accordingly. In a portfolio like Lunar Landing, which favors innovation, quality, and macro-aligned themes, trend strength is both an indicator of opportunity and a validation of strategy.
Following the trend also helps manage one of the greatest risks in investing: emotional decision-making. When investors ignore trends, they often act out of hope or fear—holding onto declining stocks expecting rebounds, or exiting winners too early to “lock in” gains. Trend following removes that guesswork. If a stock is rising and supported by strong momentum, the strategy says to hold or add. If it weakens and breaks trend, it signals time to reduce or replace. This rules-based discipline is key to the resilience that defines the Lunar Landing portfolio.
Moreover, trend following aligns perfectly with the equal-weighted, dynamically updated structure of the Lunar Landing strategy. Each stock is included not because of static fundamentals, but because it currently reflects strength relative to its peers and the broader market. As trends shift—due to earnings, sentiment, or broader cycles—the portfolio evolves, rotating into names that are gaining traction and stepping away from those losing momentum. This responsiveness creates a living, breathing strategy that thrives through changing conditions.
Critics of trend following often argue that it’s backward-looking. But in practice, trend strength is often a leading indicator of institutional conviction, underlying business acceleration, and macro alignment. In the Lunar Landing universe—populated by companies at the forefront of AI, infrastructure, healthcare, and digital ecosystems—sustained price leadership is usually a reflection of real innovation and durable demand. Trend following, then, is not about chasing—it’s about filtering for proven excellence.
The emotional benefit of following the trend cannot be overstated. It shifts the investor mindset from anxious prediction to confident participation. Instead of fearing market peaks or bottom-hunting in despair, investors remain engaged with leaders—companies and sectors already proving their merit. This reduces churn, increases clarity, and supports the long-term compounding goals that the Lunar Landing portfolio is built to serve.
Following the trend is not a shortcut—it’s a strategic commitment. It’s the disciplined choice to ride with momentum, not fight it. When embedded in a high-conviction, weekly-updated framework like Lunar Landing, trend following becomes more than a tactic; it becomes a compass. It guides allocation, enforces discipline, and amplifies returns through calculated exposure to strength.
The trend is your friend—because it reflects what’s working now, and where capital is flowing next. For investors who embrace it, the path forward is not only clearer—it’s more rewarding, resilient, and rooted in reality.