## Building a Diversified Portfolio: My 10 Core Stock Holdings for 2026
When managing a personal investment portfolio of around 45 positions, concentration naturally occurs at the top. As I review my 2026 portfolio strategy, the 10 largest holdings account for roughly 44% of my total account value. Here's a breakdown of where I'm putting my conviction, and why each of these names makes the cut.
### The Fintech Winner: SoFi Technologies
**SoFi Technologies** (NASDAQ: SOFI) has become my single largest position, a development I didn't necessarily anticipate. The stock has appreciated approximate

## When Will U.S. Markets Actually Stop Trading This Spring? The Good Friday Shutdown Explained
Every year, a question that seems to catch traders off guard: **is the stock market closed on Good Friday?** The answer is a definitive yes. On Friday, April 18, 2025, the NYSE, NASDAQ, and all major U.S. equity markets will go dark for the day. Bond markets will follow suit as well, following recommendations from the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA). Trading resumes Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
### Why Does a Religious Holiday Shut Down Financial Markets?
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