Nikita Maslov

I opened a custodial brokerage account (UTMA) for my 2-year-old son Milan at Chase Bank here in Indiana. Every month I invest $300–500 from my regular paycheck — a realistic amount for most families — directly into the stock market. These funds legally belong to him. I cannot use them for myself. When he turns 21 (Indiana UTMA rules), full control passes to Milan. This is his protected financial foundation: safe from my potential mistakes, bankruptcy, or life setbacks. The money starts working and compounding from his earliest years. My mission is simple: inspire parents everywhere to start building real capital for their kids as early as possible. Show through my own transparent example that consistent small actions over 19+ years can create life-changing results. I often think: if my family had invested even modest amounts for me growing up, by adulthood I'd have had far more options and freedom. I don't blame my parents — they poured everything into my education and growth. But I want to give Milan something different: a real head start. As an individual investor (active trading + long-term holdings), here's how I'll approach it: Strategy will evolve toward lower risk as the account grows (positive cash flow companies, transparent earnings, reasonable valuations, smart entry prices). Not pure "buy & forget" — regular portfolio review and re-evaluation will be part of the process. Speculative plays possible only within acceptable risk levels. No gambling on contracts/futures, but long-term calls/puts or protective puts for hedging — when it makes sense — are on the table. I'll share every deposit, every trade, every update openly: screenshots, numbers, progress. Full transparency. Important DisclaimerNothing on this account is financial, investment, or personalized advice. These are my personal investments, made at my own risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Investments can lose value. This is NOT copy-trading or a signal service — do NOT mirror my positions. I may close or adjust trades well before (or after) posting updates, and reporting may not always be instant (life happens, but I'll do my best to stay timely). My goal is to spark the trend of parents caring about their children's long-term financial security from day one — not to provide trading signals or recommendations. Always do your own research, consult professionals, and only invest what you can afford to lose. If you're a parent dreaming of a better financial future for your child — join the journey. Small, consistent steps can compound into something powerful. Who's ready to start? ❤️ #InvestingForKids #CustodialAccount #FinancialFuture #ParentingWealth #UTMA

@aleabitoreddit I am also bought) but for my 1 mont salary)😅 0.0001% comp so we and own together 0.500001%🤣😘

I just bought ~.5%-1% of $SIVE as a company. I said their future CW laser chokepoint is grossly mispriced. And I put my money where my mouth is. Especially when they're the confirmed light source for Jabil, $MRVL Celestial, O-Net, and other hyperscalers.

14.7 ->12.3 $SIVE we can cach better entry price !

How to buy $SIVE (Sivers Semiconductors) from the USA? There are several ways, but I did it through Interactive Brokers (IBKR). With a regular account you'll get a "lack of market data" warning when placing an order. To fix this and get much cheaper subscriptions, switch to Non-Professional status: Professional version costs ~$45/month Non-Professional costs only ~$2/month ✅ How to change it: Go to Settings → Market Data Subscriptions Click the gear icon next to "Market Data Subscriber Status" Select Non-Professional and answer the questions (just say YES if you're a regular retail investor) Then subscribe to Nordic Equity (L1) under the Europe/Nordic section. After that the warning disappears and you can easily place orders for Swedish stocks like $SIVE. Anyone else trading SIVE from the US? What broker do you use?

@PhotonCap Ye but

@NKMaslov I am aware of it. Is it good enough to use ibkr with a jsut free of charge member? (basic plan)

Anyone in the US buying $SIVEF (Sivers), $IQEPF (IQE), $SLOIF (Soitec) , which platform are you using and how do you avoid the transaction fees? They're way too high for me.

@PhotonCap Chase will not allow to buy penny stocks

@PhotonCap Ibkr*

$POET - qty 52 - 364$ $AAOI - qty 3 - 300$ At this early stage of building the account (he's only 2, and we're just starting monthly deposits of $300–500), the portfolio leans toward high-growth companies with strong potential in booming sectors. Right now, it's evenly split: 50% in $AAOI (Applied Optoelectronics) and 50% in $POET (POET Technologies). Both are key players in photonics — the tech powering faster, more efficient data transfer in AI data centers. Here's a simple breakdown of why I chose them and what I expect. $AAOI (Applied Optoelectronics) What they do: They make high-speed optical transceivers and lasers essential for AI data centers (800G and 1.6T speeds). Growth so far: Revenue jumped in recent quarters, with guidance showing strong demand outpacing their current capacity. They're expanding production (tripling laser capacity in Texas, plus US reshoring for that "Made in America" edge). Why further growth: Massive AI demand from hyperscalers (positive factor: connections to players like Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle) — they can't build fast enough. Projections point to huge ramps, like potential $378M monthly revenue by mid-2027 if they scale successfully. Sustainability: Solid position in the supply chain (lasers + design + assembly), with real moat from in-house manufacturing. Dilution from recent ATM raises is a watch point, but if executed well, it funds the expansion needed for this explosive growth. $POET (POET Technologies) What they do: Develops the Optical Interposer platform — a smart way to integrate optics and electronics for high-speed data in AI systems. Growth so far: Early commercial shipments ramping, backed by key partnerships (e.g., with Marvell via Celestial for CPO tech). Why further growth: Ties into major AI infrastructure ramps (e.g., Marvell targeting $500M ARR in 2028 from related CPO, scaling higher). POET could see meaningful revenue inflection in 2026–2027 as production hits scale. Sustainability: The interposer is a strong moat for efficient, low-cost integration. Solid cash position post-dilution, no debt, and sticky co-development with big partners make it resilient.

feb 17 $18.65 - Mar 11 $22.7 = easy +21.72% (+$64.80), This one's very familiar to me — I traded it years ago: entered around $7, exited near $30 on a prior run. Closed that old position long ago since no clear near-term catalysts for explosive growth. But I keep monitoring it closely. When it dipped to ~$18 recently, the upside discount was obvious — easy "cream off the top" opportunity. Took it, locked in profits, moved on.

@WheelieInvestor $zeta $nebius

What stocks are you buying this week? I will be loading up on more shares of $ZETA

@WheelieInvestor Do you have any thoughts about NBIs, Nebius?

@NKMaslov I really appreciate the support man. Hope you enjoyed it

Anyone in San Diego want to fly to Denver in 3 hours? I have a flight that I can’t cancel or refund $50 or best offer

@WheelieInvestor yes i am)fundamental like i love, arpu and all of this stuff, yummy

@WheelieInvestor ye, its very close ) below my workplace on the map so we are almost neighbors

@NKMaslov I think Bass Lake is like an hour south. We drive through there. Check a map

@WheelieInvestor and i am subscribed your substack and exactly right now read substack.com/home/post/p-18… <3

@NKMaslov My grandparents have a lake house in Indiana and main house in Chicago. I maybe be out there this summer. Do you know Bass Lake?

Why I’m so thankful for the stock market: Ever since I was a young kid, I always worked very hard to make money. I mowed lawns, shoveled driveways, raked leaves. I worked as hard as I possibly could. When I had my skiing accident and became paralyzed, it was a lot harder to make money because so many jobs were inaccessible for me. The Stock Market has allowed me to keep making money and set myself ahead of the crowd. There is no exclusion in the market for people like me. And for that reason, I will be forever thankful for the opportunities I have been given and the chance to keep making money despite the challenges. Final note: I couldn’t be happier with where I’m at and in thankful for everything I’ve worked so hard for