Relax to Rich | Week 25 Recap (Ending June 20,2025)
No hype. No panic. Just calm, thoughtful investing.
💡 Investing Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
Welcome to the weekly recap from the Relax to Rich Club, where we focus on growing wealth calmly and intentionally. It was a week of major headlines and market jitters, especially driven by my portfolio’s top holding, Tesla. While this week brought a drawdown, my strategy remains unchanged: stay patient, focus on high-quality assets, and use options wisely to manage risk.
📌 Weekly Activity
I didn’t buy or sell any stocks this week, but I was active in managing my positions by closing and rolling some TESLA puts and rolling my NVIDIA calls to manage risk and cash flow.
📈 Performance Snapshot
(From Sept 28, 2022, through June 20, 2025)
Measured using Time-Weighted Return (TWR). Starting NAV: 1.00. Current NAV: 2.84.
💼 Current Portfolio Snapshot
💬 Weight includes delta-adjusted stock + options exposure.
Curious about “delta” or “cash equivalents”? Drop me a message—I’ll happily explain.
🔍 Key Events This Week
🚗 Tesla (TSLA)
📌Tesla’s Robotaxi Gamble in Austin
The biggest news was Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi service, set to launch in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, June 22. Here are the key details:
- The Vehicle: The initial rollout will use Model Y vehicles, not the futuristic CyberCab that many anticipated. I see this as a smart move to build trust with a familiar car while dialing in the technology.
- The Launch: It’s an invite-only launch for a select group, including investors and social media influencers. This feels like a classic Elon Musk strategy—part beta test, part PR stunt.
- The Service: Rides will operate within a geofenced area in Austin from 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with remote drivers available for safety oversight. Airport rides won’t be available at the start. Participants will use a new Robotaxi App to provide feedback.
👉My View: Make no mistake, this is the first real step into Tesla’s promised land of autonomy-as-a-service. I’ll be watching closely to see if the valuation dreams start to compound or unravel.
📌Political Headwinds
Adding to the drama, Texas lawmakers formally requested that Tesla delay the launch until a new autonomous vehicle law takes effect in September.
👉My view: I don’t see this as just political theater; it’s a strategic signal from Texas Democrats pushing for accountability. How Tesla responds will be a test that could shape the entire rollout narrative.
📌Other Tesla Developments:
- A new software update (2025.20) introduced personalization features with Grok AI personalities.
- A surge in insurance registrations in China pointed to strong demand for Q2 2025.
- Elon Musk publicly disclosed negative drug test results, addressing recent personal controversies.
👉My Take: These “miscellaneous” items are a clear hint that Tesla is trying to tighten up its narrative. From product innovation to stabilizing in China and managing public perception, these are good signs for long-term holders like me.
🌐 QQQ
📌Navigating Market Jitters and Geopolitical Wild Cards
The broader market felt anxious this week. Heightened concerns over the conflict in the Middle East, particularly after Israeli strikes on Iran, led to increased volatility. This was compounded by a 3% rise in oil prices on Thursday and market-watchers waiting for the Trump administration’s response.
👉My Take: Geopolitics is a wild card you can’t model in a spreadsheet. My job isn’t to predict headlines; it’s to manage risk. When the world flinches, I don’t panic—I hedge with options. This is the Relax to Rich way: let volatility work for you, not against you.
🐉 Tencent (700.HK)
📌Quiet Confidence
Tencent was in the news for denying potential acquisitions of Nexon and Kakao Mobility and for continuing its share buyback activity.
👉My Take: The buybacks are the real story here. When a company of Tencent’s caliber uses its own cash to bet on itself, it signals they believe the stock is undervalued—and I agree. This shareholder-friendly behavior is exactly what fits the “Relax to Rich” philosophy: stay calm, stay patient, and let time and buybacks do the compounding. It makes me hold my position a little tighter.
That’s all for this week. Until next time—stay invested, stay relaxed.
—William | Relax to Rich Club
⚠️ Disclaimer
I am not a licensed financial advisor, and the information shared here reflects my personal investment decisions and opinions only. This content is for informational and educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment, or trading advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risks, including the potential loss of capital.
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