Old Man Bot Trader
Your 2025 formula: screen + old sizing; 35% hook only
A living time capsule: this is the strategy used by hand in 2025, before any of the other bots existed.
Old Man Bot Trader vs S&P 500
Started with $50,000. The dashed line is the same money in the S&P 500.
Simulated results: no real trades, commissions, taxes or slippage, and every trade gets that day's exact closing price. Past or simulated performance does not predict future results. Disclaimer
How it trades
Fixed rules. Nobody steps in by hand.
- Buys
- Any stock up 25%+ over 1 year and 125%+ over 5 years, with no score or grade requirement: the strategy used by hand in 2025. Started fully invested on day one.
- How much
- The 2025 formula: newest score 35%, 1-year gain 20%, 5-year gain 30%, valuation 15%.
- Sells
- When the price closes 35% below its highest close since the buy (the hook).
- Prices
- Every buy and sell happens at that day's closing price.
Where the scores and grades come from: how it works.
Scorecard
Sales count as won when they made money.
Money by sector
- Technology 40%
- Energy 29%
- Industrials 16%
- Financial Services 8.0%
- Healthcare 3.2%
- Basic Materials 3.0%
- Cash 0.0%
Holdings
Tap a ticker for its page on Yahoo Finance.
| Stock | Sector | Bought | Buy price | Now | Gain | Gain $ | Value | Share | Hook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLO | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $433.75 | $444.83 | +2.6% | +$21 | $833 | 1.9% | OK |
| ECO | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $93.11 | $89.70 | −3.7% | −$31 | $828 | 1.8% | OK |
| PARR | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $81.89 | $83.46 | +1.9% | +$16 | $827 | 1.8% | OK |
| PSX | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $278.18 | $293.16 | +5.4% | +$42 | $823 | 1.8% | OK |
| MPC | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $455.03 | $478.07 | +5.1% | +$40 | $821 | 1.8% | OK |
| MU | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,029.00 | $878.67 | −14.6% | −$139 | $814 | 1.8% | OK |
| DHT | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $24.64 | $23.59 | −4.3% | −$36 | $808 | 1.8% | OK |
| DINO | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $121.30 | $125.30 | +3.3% | +$26 | $807 | 1.8% | OK |
| INSW | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $119.82 | $110.07 | −8.1% | −$70 | $790 | 1.8% | OK |
| PBF | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $84.27 | $84.50 | +0.3% | +$2 | $783 | 1.7% | OK |
| TEN | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $51.40 | $51.19 | −0.4% | −$3 | $776 | 1.7% | OK |
| LLY | Healthcare | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,179.27 | $1,257.32 | +6.6% | +$48 | $770 | 1.7% | OK |
| PBR | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $25.30 | $26.01 | +2.8% | +$21 | $769 | 1.7% | OK |
| TNK | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $106.14 | $96.81 | −8.8% | −$74 | $768 | 1.7% | OK |
| EZPW | Financial Services | Oct 9, 2026 | $31.96 | $33.01 | +3.3% | +$24 | $759 | 1.7% | OK |
| PAYS | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $15.37 | $14.80 | −3.7% | −$29 | $752 | 1.7% | OK |
| YPF | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $50.04 | $52.09 | +4.1% | +$29 | $747 | 1.7% | OK |
| TRMD | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $39.94 | $38.21 | −4.3% | −$34 | $747 | 1.7% | OK |
| ENVA | Financial Services | Oct 9, 2026 | $178.07 | $178.01 | 0.0% | $0 | $742 | 1.6% | OK |
| CIB | Financial Services | Oct 9, 2026 | $94.81 | $97.95 | +3.3% | +$24 | $740 | 1.6% | OK |
| STX | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $783.00 | $645.40 | −17.6% | −$157 | $735 | 1.6% | OK |
| LPG | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $57.64 | $53.67 | −6.9% | −$54 | $727 | 1.6% | OK |
| MRX | Financial Services | Oct 9, 2026 | $71.92 | $70.50 | −2.0% | −$15 | $721 | 1.6% | OK |
| NVT | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $167.43 | $142.04 | −15.2% | −$129 | $719 | 1.6% | OK |
| ZETA | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $33.09 | $31.80 | −3.9% | −$29 | $713 | 1.6% | OK |
| ATRO | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $64.22 | $61.47 | −4.3% | −$32 | $710 | 1.6% | OK |
| STNG | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $85.14 | $81.45 | −4.3% | −$32 | $701 | 1.6% | OK |
| ARIS | Basic Materials | Oct 9, 2026 | $17.33 | $17.45 | +0.7% | +$5 | $696 | 1.5% | OK |
| WDC | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $397.28 | $331.83 | −16.5% | −$136 | $692 | 1.5% | OK |
| MOG-A | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $363.09 | $368.67 | +1.5% | +$10 | $692 | 1.5% | OK |
| TK | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $15.27 | $14.05 | −8.0% | −$60 | $688 | 1.5% | OK |
| PWR | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $705.94 | $631.77 | −10.5% | −$80 | $685 | 1.5% | OK |
| FIX | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,715.69 | $1,438.01 | −16.2% | −$132 | $683 | 1.5% | OK |
| NAT | Energy | Oct 9, 2026 | $8.47 | $7.66 | −9.5% | −$71 | $678 | 1.5% | OK |
| ETON | Healthcare | Oct 9, 2026 | $55.21 | $50.25 | −9.0% | −$66 | $670 | 1.5% | OK |
| AMD | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $608.10 | $528.75 | −13.0% | −$100 | $667 | 1.5% | OK |
| JBL | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $306.28 | $278.30 | −9.1% | −$67 | $664 | 1.5% | OK |
| NVDA | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $229.28 | $214.13 | −6.6% | −$47 | $663 | 1.5% | OK |
| WT | Financial Services | Oct 9, 2026 | $22.61 | $21.39 | −5.4% | −$38 | $658 | 1.5% | OK |
| APH | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $87.24 | $79.36 | −9.0% | −$65 | $656 | 1.5% | OK |
| AMAT | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $507.03 | $409.29 | −19.3% | −$157 | $656 | 1.5% | OK |
| TSM | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $453.31 | $412.51 | −9.0% | −$64 | $651 | 1.4% | OK |
| CLS | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $362.16 | $303.66 | −16.2% | −$125 | $649 | 1.4% | OK |
| TGB | Basic Materials | Oct 9, 2026 | $8.85 | $7.96 | −10.1% | −$72 | $646 | 1.4% | OK |
| HPE | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $73.46 | $55.13 | −25.0% | −$215 | $645 | 1.4% | OK |
| ASX | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $46.43 | $39.53 | −14.9% | −$111 | $638 | 1.4% | OK |
| CAT | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $800.47 | $730.69 | −8.7% | −$61 | $635 | 1.4% | OK |
| DELL | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $586.06 | $451.60 | −22.9% | −$186 | $626 | 1.4% | OK |
| PLPC | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $397.25 | $352.40 | −11.3% | −$80 | $625 | 1.4% | OK |
| STRL | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $513.00 | $424.85 | −17.2% | −$128 | $619 | 1.4% | OK |
| BE | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $280.50 | $221.33 | −21.1% | −$162 | $607 | 1.4% | OK |
| ALAB | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $342.21 | $285.83 | −16.5% | −$119 | $603 | 1.3% | OK |
| MRVL | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $275.28 | $227.76 | −17.3% | −$125 | $598 | 1.3% | OK |
| GLW | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $156.68 | $132.01 | −15.7% | −$111 | $594 | 1.3% | OK |
| IESC | Industrials | Oct 9, 2026 | $297.52 | $251.87 | −15.3% | −$107 | $588 | 1.3% | OK |
| TER | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $402.68 | $325.04 | −19.3% | −$137 | $575 | 1.3% | OK |
| SIMO | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $263.90 | $211.23 | −20.0% | −$143 | $575 | 1.3% | OK |
| LITE | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $1,103.35 | $823.66 | −25.3% | −$195 | $575 | 1.3% | OK |
| MTSI | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $330.06 | $262.23 | −20.6% | −$148 | $574 | 1.3% | OK |
| SANM | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $217.49 | $175.67 | −19.2% | −$134 | $564 | 1.3% | OK |
| TTMI | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $121.01 | $93.89 | −22.4% | −$158 | $547 | 1.2% | OK |
| CRDO | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $216.55 | $169.59 | −21.7% | −$151 | $546 | 1.2% | OK |
| CIEN | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $449.77 | $333.05 | −26.0% | −$191 | $545 | 1.2% | OK |
| ONTO | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $294.53 | $220.65 | −25.1% | −$177 | $528 | 1.2% | OK |
| FORM | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $139.67 | $105.04 | −24.8% | −$173 | $526 | 1.2% | OK |
| AXTI | Technology | Oct 9, 2026 | $68.46 | $51.47 | −24.8% | −$171 | $520 | 1.2% | OK |
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Trade log
Every buy, sell and skip, newest first, with the reason.
| Date | Action | Stock | Amount | Gain | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | SKIP | BNY | $349 | not enough cash ($2 left) | |
| Oct 15, 2026 | SKIP | STT | $423 | not enough cash ($2 left) | |
| Oct 14, 2026 | SKIP | AZZ | $399 | not enough cash ($2 left) | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | SKIP | 279 stocks | starting portfolio: cash ran out before these (lower rated): LRCX, MTRN, TSEM, BWLP, VIST, MFG, VRT, CRWD, VCTR, AAMI, BTSG, KNSA, GEV, STLD, NWPX, FTNT, DGII, COHR, FEIM, KLAC, PR, UVE, FLEX, BELFB, ANET, AVT, SCCO, AEIS, FTI, ADI, TRGP, CRS, CMBT, HSHP, ATI, FTK, SU, MUFG, GKOS, HALO, GCT, PTGX, DK, LNTH, TH, SNEX, GEO, GTX, TPC, BBAR, BBVA, NTAP, AGX, KRYS, UGP, IAG, HBM, POWL, KEYS, TEVA, BMA, ANF, CVE, BHE, VIAV, COKE, AMRX, P, EMBJ, CGAU, FET, AAOI, CLMT, ENLT, PANW, CAH, HRTG, IBKR, KGS, GRAL, INBX, ORKA, PBT, ROIV, RVMD, JXN, SITM, SEI, UFPT, CSCO, CXW, NUE, THC, CAAP, WTTR, ALM, HCC, AMAL, BAP, CHEF, TDW, NHC, COGT, WCC, TIGO, LAUR, NWG, MATX, SAN, GGAL, HSBC, AU, TGS, KRT, SEZL, RBRK, NVEC, SMFG, MPWR, FROG, SMTC, EFXT, FN, PENG, SNX, CVI, AXSM, GSAT, AMG, VIRT, ODC, ITUB, EAT, IMVT, LB, LGND, EGO, STT, UFCS, BLX, FLXS, ING, NTRA, OII, DCO, GHM, IMOS, INDV, DXPE, SBS, ASML, MPTI, GSL, KB, XPO, AIR, PAGP, ITRN, PH, IMO, RS, NPO, PAA, SPHR, BNY, EQNR, AROC, MOD, PLXS, VIK, CECO, ADEA, WES, WF, UMC, WAB, TBBB, GOOGL, HL, BWFG, CLH, AIT, GWW, MYRG, OPY, FCFS, TRVI, ZIM, SHG, ALSN, UMAC, CORT, JCI, LTH, REX, IA, NVGS, CAMT, E, ESLT, CAKE, MSGE, SII, TS, CELC, RDVT, ANDE, CBL, KEX, CVX, OBE, BCH, PBI, GLNG, SUN, MUSA, ENS, URGN, ELVN, WWD, ECHO, ACLS, R, RGA, EXEL, MRAM, MT, FLNG, OMER, HG, ANAB, WELL, HBT, ACA, AXGN, VECO, GRDN, AAPL, LIND, NET, FFIV, COHU, INTC, RUSHB, DHC, CNO, CTVA, PLSE, MBX, WSM, ACT, CVLG, IMAX, SPNT, MPLX, SXI, PCVX, CENX, ATEN, RBC, AMGN, USFD, GILD, SSRM, TRV, FBP, PKE, EGY, KOF, CM, AZZ, NEM, IHG, VAL, TILE, PSMT, MAR, PM, PRM | ||
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | MOG-A | $681 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-31: score 86, grade C, Buy $ 681 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | AXTI | $691 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-30: score 88, grade D, Buy $ 691 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | ARIS | $691 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-29: score 84, grade A, Buy $ 691 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | IESC | $695 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-31: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 695 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | CAT | $695 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-04: score 88, grade C, Buy $ 695 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | WT | $696 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-31: score 84, grade B, Buy $ 696 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | CRDO | $697 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-09-01: score 90, grade C, Buy $ 697 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | SANM | $699 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-27: score 84, grade B, Buy $ 699 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | FORM | $700 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-29: score 90, grade D, Buy $ 700 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | TTMI | $704 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-06: score 86, grade C, Buy $ 704 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | PLPC | $704 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-29: score 86, grade C, Buy $ 704 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | ONTO | $704 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-06: score 86, grade C, Buy $ 704 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | GLW | $704 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-28: score 86, grade C, Buy $ 704 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | NVDA | $710 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-26: score 93, grade A, Buy $ 710 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | TER | $712 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-29: score 86, grade B, Buy $ 712 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | TSM | $716 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-14: score 86, grade A, Buy $ 716 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | CIB | $716 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-10: score 82, grade A, Buy $ 716 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | YPF | $718 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-17: score 84, grade B, Buy $ 718 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | TGB | $718 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-06: score 84, grade B, Buy $ 718 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | SIMO | $718 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-30: score 84, grade B, Buy $ 718 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | APH | $721 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-29: score 93, grade B, Buy $ 721 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | LLY | $722 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-05: score 93, grade B, Buy $ 722 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | MTSI | $722 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-06: score 90, grade D, Buy $ 722 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | MRVL | $722 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-27: score 90, grade D, Buy $ 722 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | ALAB | $722 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-04: score 90, grade D, Buy $ 722 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | JBL | $730 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-09-30: score 90, grade A, Buy $ 730 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | STNG | $733 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-30: score 88, grade A, Buy $ 733 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | EZPW | $734 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-05: score 88, grade A, Buy $ 734 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | MRX | $736 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-03-25: score 84, grade A, Buy $ 736 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | ETON | $736 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-13: score 88, grade C, Buy $ 736 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | CIEN | $736 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-09-03: score 88, grade C, Buy $ 736 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | ZETA | $742 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-04: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 742 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | ATRO | $742 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-11: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 742 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | ENVA | $742 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-23: score 86, grade A, Buy $ 742 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | STRL | $748 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-03: score 92, grade B, Buy $ 748 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | TK | $748 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-31: score 84, grade A, Buy $ 748 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | PBR | $748 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-07: score 84, grade A, Buy $ 748 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | NAT | $750 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-27: score 86, grade B, Buy $ 750 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | ASX | $750 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-30: score 86, grade B, Buy $ 750 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | PWR | $766 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-30: score 93, grade C, Buy $ 766 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | AMD | $768 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-04: score 90, grade C, Buy $ 768 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | LITE | $770 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-11: score 93, grade D, Buy $ 770 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | BE | $770 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-28: score 93, grade D, Buy $ 770 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | CLS | $774 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-27: score 93, grade B, Buy $ 774 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | TEN | $780 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-05-22: score 86, grade A, Buy $ 780 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | TRMD | $781 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-26: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 781 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | PSX | $781 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-05: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 781 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | PBF | $781 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-30: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 781 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | PAYS | $781 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-05: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 781 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | MPC | $781 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-04: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 781 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | LPG | $781 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-05: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 781 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | DINO | $781 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-28: score 88, grade B, Buy $ 781 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | PARR | $811 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-05: score 88, grade A, Buy $ 811 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | VLO | $812 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-30: score 90, grade B, Buy $ 812 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | DELL | $812 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-09-01: score 90, grade B, Buy $ 812 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | AMAT | $812 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-13: score 90, grade B, Buy $ 812 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | FIX | $815 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-23: score 93, grade C, Buy $ 815 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | WDC | $828 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-05: score 91, grade B, Buy $ 828 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | TNK | $842 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-29: score 90, grade A, Buy $ 842 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | DHT | $844 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-05: score 92, grade B, Buy $ 844 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | NVT | $848 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-31: score 96, grade C, Buy $ 848 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | INSW | $860 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-10: score 93, grade B, Buy $ 860 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | HPE | $860 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-09-02: score 93, grade B, Buy $ 860 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | ECO | $860 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-08-04: score 93, grade B, Buy $ 860 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | STX | $891 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-07-28: score 95, grade B, Buy $ 891 | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | BUY | MU | $953 | starting portfolio, on your list: report 2026-09-30: score 97, grade A, Buy $ 953 |