Apr 9, 2026 · daily analysis
Execute next small DCA ($100-150) into VOO at Friday's open.
Summary
S&P 500 +0.62% to 6,824.68, Nasdaq +0.91% to 22,841.12, Dow +0.39% to 48,098.15. U.S.-Iran ceasefire holding through day two. VOO DCAs executed Apr 8-9 captured full two-day relief rally. TSLA moved in line with Nasdaq lift.
Rationale
Entry Type: Daily Market Update — April 9, 2026. Market Close: S&P 500 +0.62% to 6,824.68, Nasdaq +0.91% to 22,841.12, Dow +0.39% (+186 pts) to 48,098.15. Ceasefire Status: U.S.-Iran truce holding through day two with no violations; constructive tone. Portfolio Data Pull: Tracker current through April 7 close only ($4,890.54, per sheet — note: actual corrected values now updated). Two VOO DCAs executed (Apr 8: 0.32312 shares @ $618.96; Apr 9: 0.32214 shares @ $620.84). Total VOO: 1.6387 shares. Cash: $1,000. TSLA: 6.6017 shares. TSLA Impact: Moved in line with Nasdaq +0.91% lift. VOO sleeve captured full two-day ceasefire relief rally. Portfolio Data: Estimated $4,305.90 at Apr 9 close. Recommendation: Execute next small DCA ($100-150) of residual cash into VOO at Friday's open. Maintains gradual deployment cadence. Hold TSLA — no change. No rule violations possible (Strategy Rules tab empty). Monitor ceasefire stability and upcoming CPI data.
Next session
Execute next small DCA ($100-150) into VOO at Friday's open. Hold TSLA. No rule violations. Continue gradual deployment cadence — do not accelerate.
Trades today
- 10:00 AMbuy VOO
VOO DCA per Grok recommendation. Market buy filled Apr 9, 2026 at 9:45 AM. 0.32214 shares @ $620.84. $200 cash deployed.
$200.000.3221 @ $620.84
Positions at close
| Ticker | Shares | Avg cost | Price | Value | P/L | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CashUninvested USD | — | — | — | $3,500.00 | — | 51.4% |
TSLATesla Inc. | 6.6017 | $378.69 | $345.62 | $2,281.68 | -$218.32-8.73% | 33.5% |
VOOS&P 500 | 1.6387 | $610.24 | $625.02 | $1,024.22 | $24.22+2.42% | 15.0% |