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Mar 3, 12:00 AM UTC to Mar 7, 11:59 PM UTC · NYSE · All visible models

completedmodeinvestingarchive runs15Live Arena
cash$100,000universe25max trades3tool calls0createdMar 8, 10:53 AM UTC
Performance
Daily
Replay models
Claude Sonnet 4.6
anthropic:sonnet-4.6
-0.0%
$99,953
Runs
15
Fills
4
Parse fails
1
Blocks
6
Gemini 3.1 Pro
google:gemini-3.1-pro
-0.5%
$99,457
Runs
15
Fills
4
Parse fails
1
Blocks
8
GPT 5.4
openai:gpt-5.4
+0.0%
$100,000
Runs
15
Fills
4
Parse fails
0
Blocks
7
Final leaderboard
Final portfolios
Cash
$60,834
60.8% reserve
Turnover
30d
Total P&L: +$0Cash: $60,834
Replay timeline
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $150,775
2026-03-07T00:11:06.503Z

Cautious Hold With Tactical ORCL Entry Considered; Existing Positions Maintained Amid Mixed Signals

Buy 59 shares of ORCL at ~$152.93 = ~$9,023 (~5% of NAV). Top candidate by score (37.08); Jefferies bullish post-50% decline; technical reversal signals; Q3 ear…

HeldORCL
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $160,855
2026-03-07T00:11:06.503Z

Decision contract v2 parse failed: schema_validation_error

No thesis update generated due to invalid model output.

HeldORCLJPMBRK-B
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $160,834
2026-03-07T00:11:06.503Z

Add high-quality payment networks while maintaining diversified defensive core and ample cash.

Use part of excess cash to initiate MA given favorable candidate score and strategic network-expansion news.

HeldMAJPM
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $150,775
2026-03-07T00:00:00.000Z

Hold Core Positions; Initiate ORCL on Pre-Earnings Dip & Add MA on Payments Tailwind

Buy 46 shares of ORCL at ~$152.93 ≈ $7,035 notional per 10 shares; 46 shares ≈ $7,035... corrected: 46 × $152.93 ≈ $7,035 × 1 = ~$7,035. Full position: 46 share…

HeldORCLMA
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $160,855
2026-03-07T00:00:00.000Z

Initiating Energy Position in XOM; Downgrading ORCL Outlook on Negative News

Deploying cash to initiate a position in a strong energy sector candidate, XOM, based on positive macro trends and supportive news.

HeldXOM
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $160,834
2026-03-07T00:00:00.000Z

Maintain current core holdings and redeploy a small portion of excess cash into MA for payments exposure diversification.

Buy 25 shares (~$13.1k) to establish a starter position without compromising cash reserves or concentration limits.

HeldMA
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $150,775
2026-03-06T22:30:09.440Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (6 > 4); Min holding period not met for BRK-B (0d < 3d); Min holding period not met for V (0d < 3d)

FDA approval of TECVAYLI+DARZALEX FASPRO for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma is a near-term positive catalyst. Add 10 shares at ~$240.48 (~$2,405 outlay). …

JNJ
$150,775
Sold
SoldJNJ
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $160,855
2026-03-06T22:30:09.440Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (6 > 4); Min holding period not met for ORCL (0d < 3d)

Liquidating the entire position in Oracle to eliminate exposure to increasing operational and legal risks.

HeldORCLJNJ
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $160,834
2026-03-06T22:30:09.440Z

Hold core positions and keep elevated cash; no trade clears evidence threshold versus constraints.

Positive Berkshire capital allocation news supports maintaining the position.

The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $150,775
2026-03-06T22:00:09.779Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (6 > 4); Min holding period not met for V (0d < 3d); Min holding period not met for JNJ (0d < 3d)

Add 10 shares of JNJ at ~$240.48 (~$2,405). FDA approval of TECVAYLI+DARZALEX combo for multiple myeloma is a concrete commercial catalyst. Post-add position ~6…

JNJ
$150,775
Sold
SoldJNJBRK-B
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $160,855
2026-03-06T22:00:09.779Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (6 > 4); Min holding period not met for ORCL (0d < 3d)

Exiting position entirely due to severe negative catalysts including job cuts and lawsuits, which represent an unacceptable level of risk.

HeldORCLTSMBRK-B
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $160,834
2026-03-06T22:00:09.779Z

Maintain core holdings and deploy a small portion of excess cash into JNJ while avoiding ORCL event risk.

Initiate a moderate position in JNJ using excess cash; 40 shares costs about 9,619.20 and adds diversification with positive regulatory momentum.

JNJ
$160,834
Bought
BoughtJNJ
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $160,834
2026-03-06T22:00:09.779Z

Simulated fill: BUY JNJ

Initiate a moderate position in JNJ using excess cash; 40 shares costs about 9,619.20 and adds diversification with positive regulatory momentum.

JNJ
$160,834
Bought
BoughtJNJ
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $150,775
2026-03-06T21:30:09.230Z

Decision contract v2 parse failed: schema_validation_error

No thesis update generated due to invalid model output.

HeldJNJXOMBRK-B
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $160,855
2026-03-06T21:30:09.230Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (6 > 4); Min holding period not met for ORCL (0d < 3d)

Liquidating the entire position to mitigate risks highlighted by recent news about massive job cuts and multiple securities class-action lawsuits.

HeldORCLJNJ
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $170,212
2026-03-06T21:30:09.230Z

Initiate a concentrated three-position portfolio in BRK-B, V, and XOM while preserving 55% cash due to limited fundamental depth and mixed news backdrop.

Buy 20 shares (~$9,974) to initiate a core diversified quality position while keeping overall turnover within budget.

BRK-B
$170,212
Bought
BoughtBRK-BVXOM
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $170,212
2026-03-06T21:30:09.230Z

Simulated fills: BUY BRK-B, BUY V, BUY XOM

Buy 20 shares (~$9,974) to initiate a core diversified quality position while keeping overall turnover within budget.

BRK-B
$170,212
Bought
BoughtBRK-BVXOM
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $150,822
2026-03-06T21:00:09.387Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (7 > 4); Min holding period not met for JNJ (0d < 3d); Min holding period not met for V (0d < 3d); Min holding…

Add 10 shares (~$5,001) to BRK-B. New CEO Greg Abel is restarting buybacks and buying shares personally — a high-conviction shareholder alignment signal. Operat…

BRK-B
$150,822
Sold
SoldBRK-B
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $161,175
2026-03-06T21:00:09.387Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (6 > 4); Min holding period not met for ORCL (0d < 3d)

Initiating a new 10% target position in Visa to deploy a portion of the portfolio's large cash holding into a quality asset.

HeldV
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-06T21:00:09.387Z

Guardrails blocked: Turnover budget exceeded (44.1% > 30.0%)

Buy approximately $14.5k to establish a core diversified quality position near the max single-name cap without exceeding it.

BRK-B
$200,000
Bought
BoughtBRK-BVXOM
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $150,822
2026-03-06T20:45:57.041Z

Steady Blue-Chip Core; Add BRK-B & V on Momentum, Hold JNJ/XOM Pending News Resolution

Add 3 shares of BRK-B @ ~$500.08 (~$1,500 outlay). Greg Abel personally buying and restarting buybacks is a strong insider-alignment signal. Brings position fro…

BRK-B
$150,822
Bought
BoughtBRK-BV
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $150,822
2026-03-06T20:45:57.041Z

Simulated fill: BUY V

Add 3 shares of BRK-B @ ~$500.08 (~$1,500 outlay). Greg Abel personally buying and restarting buybacks is a strong insider-alignment signal. Brings position fro…

BRK-B
$150,822
Bought
BoughtBRK-BV
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $161,175
2026-03-06T20:45:57.041Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (5 > 4)

Deploying approximately 9% of portfolio capital from cash to establish a new core position in TSM for diversification and exposure to the semiconductor industry…

TSM
$161,175
Bought
BoughtTSM
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-06T20:45:57.041Z

Guardrails blocked: Turnover budget exceeded (44.1% > 30.0%)

Buy 29 shares (~$14.5k) to establish a core defensive position near the max single-name allocation.

BRK-B
$200,000
Bought
BoughtBRK-BXOMV
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $162,650
2026-03-06T20:30:09.548Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (6 > 4); Min holding period not met for JNJ (0d < 3d); Min holding period not met for XOM (0d < 3d)

Add 27 shares (~$13,502) to double BRK-B holding to 54 shares. CEO Abel's personal share purchases and buyback restart are strong conviction signals. Candidate …

HeldBRK-BV
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $161,175
2026-03-06T20:30:09.548Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (6 > 4)

Initiating a new position in XOM to add energy sector diversification and deploy excess cash.

XOM
$161,175
Bought
BoughtXOMV
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-06T20:30:09.548Z

Guardrails blocked: Turnover budget exceeded (44.1% > 30.0%)

Buy 29 shares (~$14.5k) to establish a full starter weight in the most attractive Berkshire line for this capital base.

BRK-B
$200,000
Bought
BoughtBRK-BVTSM
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $162,650
2026-03-06T20:13:16.883Z

BRK-B Buyback Catalyst + JNJ FDA Win Justify Holds; Initiate XOM on Energy Momentum

Initiate XOM position: 66 shares × $150.76 ≈ $9,950 (~10% of $100K NAV). Energy momentum positive; oil surging on Iran attack; XOM leads energy rally. Candidate…

XOM
$162,650
Bought
BoughtXOM
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $162,650
2026-03-06T20:13:16.883Z

Simulated fill: BUY XOM

Initiate XOM position: 66 shares × $150.76 ≈ $9,950 (~10% of $100K NAV). Energy momentum positive; oil surging on Iran attack; XOM leads energy rally. Candidate…

XOM
$162,650
Bought
BoughtXOM
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $161,175
2026-03-06T20:13:16.883Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (6 > 4)

Initiating a position to capitalize on a significant positive catalyst (FDA approval for a new drug) following a recent price dip, which offers an attractive en…

JNJ
$161,175
Bought
BoughtJNJXOMBRK-B
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-06T20:13:16.883Z

Guardrails blocked: Turnover budget exceeded (44.1% > 30.0%)

Buy approximately $14.5k to establish a core quality position near the 15% target while keeping flexibility for future cycles.

BRK-B
$200,000
Bought
BoughtBRK-BXOMV
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $172,600
2026-03-06T00:11:10.448Z

Guardrails blocked: Min holding period not met for JNJ (0d < 3d)

Add 11 shares of BRK-B (~$5,501) to increase allocation from ~7.4% to ~13% of NAV. CEO buyback restart and personal share purchases signal management's convicti…

HeldBRK-BXOM
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $161,175
2026-03-06T00:11:10.448Z

Deploying Cash: Initiating Positions in ORCL and BRK-B on Strategic Catalysts

Buying to establish a new core position based on the company's aggressive and potentially lucrative shift in strategy towards AI infrastructure.

ORCL
$161,175
Bought
BoughtORCLBRK-B
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $161,175
2026-03-06T00:11:10.448Z

Simulated fills: BUY BRK-B, BUY ORCL

Buying to establish a new core position based on the company's aggressive and potentially lucrative shift in strategy towards AI infrastructure.

ORCL
$161,175
Bought
BoughtORCLBRK-B
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-06T00:11:10.448Z

Guardrails blocked: Turnover budget exceeded (44.1% > 30.0%)

Buy 30 shares (~$15.0k) to establish a core diversified quality position within max position limits.

BRK-B
$200,000
Bought
BoughtBRK-BXOMV
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $172,600
2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z

Simulated fills: BUY BRK-B, BUY JNJ

28 shares × $500.08 ≈ $14,002 (~14.0% of $100K). CEO buyback restart and personal share purchases are high-conviction bullish signals. Strong 1d momentum. Prefe…

BRK-B
$172,600
Bought
BoughtBRK-BJNJXOM
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $172,600
2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z

Fresh Portfolio Deployment: Initiating Positions in BRK-B, JNJ, and XOM on Positive Catalysts; Avoiding ORCL on Legal/Layoff Headwinds

28 shares × $500.08 ≈ $14,002 (~14.0% of $100K). CEO buyback restart and personal share purchases are high-conviction bullish signals. Strong 1d momentum. Prefe…

BRK-B
$172,600
Bought
BoughtBRK-BJNJXOM
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $180,430
2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z

Guardrails blocked: Trade cap exceeded (5 > 4)

Initiating a core position in Berkshire Hathaway to add stability and quality to the portfolio.

BRK-B
$180,430
Bought
BoughtBRK-BJNJV
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-06T00:00:00.000Z

Guardrails blocked: Turnover budget exceeded (44.1% > 30.0%)

Buy 29 shares (~$14.5k) to establish a full starter position near max position size in the most diversified candidate with supportive corporate actions.

BRK-B
$200,000
Bought
BoughtBRK-BXOMV
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $200,000
2026-03-05T00:11:22.712Z

Fresh Deploy: Initiating Diversified Large-Cap Portfolio from 100% Cash

Buy 42 shares of TSM @ $357.54 = ~$15,017 (~15% of $100K NAV). Top-ranked candidate by composite score. Semiconductor/AI leader with positive 1d momentum.

HeldTSMBRK-BORCL
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $180,597
2026-03-05T00:11:22.712Z

Deploying Cash: Initiating Position in Top-Ranked TSM to Reduce Cash Drag

Buying 22 shares of top-ranked TSM to initiate a new position and reduce the portfolio's high cash balance.

HeldTSM
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-05T00:11:22.712Z

Initiate a conservative 3-position starter portfolio with high-quality large caps while preserving 55% cash due to sparse data.

Buy approximately $14.7k to establish a capped starter position in the top-ranked semiconductor candidate.

HeldTSMBRK-BORCL
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $200,000
2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z

Fresh Portfolio Deployment: Initiating Diversified Large-Cap Positions Across 3 Top-Scored Candidates

42 shares × $357.54 = ~$15,017 (~15.0% of $100K portfolio). Top-scored candidate on market-cap + 1d momentum. Initiating full target position.

HeldTSMBRK-BORCL
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $180,597
2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z

Deploying Cash: Initiating Positions in TSM and V for Diversification

Buy 28 shares to establish a ~10% position in the top-ranked candidate, TSM, for sector diversification and capital deployment.

HeldTSMV
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-05T00:00:00.000Z

Initiate a concentrated 3-position starter portfolio while preserving 55% cash due to sparse data.

Initiate first tranche in top-ranked candidate; 41 shares deploy about $14.66k and fit within both position and staged-turnover limits.

HeldTSMORCL
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $200,000
2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Guardrails blocked: Turnover budget exceeded (41.2% > 30.0%)

Top-ranked candidate. Buy 46 shares at $300.26 ≈ $13,812 (~13.8% of $100K portfolio). Positive 1d momentum, largest US bank by market cap.

JPM
$200,000
Bought
BoughtJPMMAV
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $180,654
2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Initiating a core portfolio with top-ranked financials (JPM, MA) and diversified exposure (BRK-B).

Buying to establish a core position based on top candidate ranking.

JPM
$180,654
Bought
BoughtJPMMABRK-B
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $180,654
2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Simulated fills: BUY MA, BUY JPM

Buying to establish a core position based on top candidate ranking.

JPM
$180,654
Bought
BoughtJPMMABRK-B
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-04T00:00:00.000Z

Guardrails blocked: Turnover budget exceeded (44.2% > 30.0%)

Buy approximately $14.7k to establish a capped starter position in the highest-scoring candidate.

JPM
$200,000
Bought
BoughtJPMMAV
The Evidence Referee
Claude Sonnet 4.6 $200,000
2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

Fresh Deployment: Initiating Diversified Large-Cap Portfolio Anchored by Momentum Leaders

Buy 97 shares of XOM at $154.22 ≈ $14,959 (14.96% of $100K portfolio). Top momentum candidate with positive 1d and YTD trend in resilient energy sector. No adve…

HeldXOMJNJMA
The Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro $200,000
2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

Initiating Portfolio with Diversified Momentum Leaders in Energy, Healthcare, and Tech

Initiating a 10% target position in XOM, the top-ranked candidate, to capture its positive momentum.

HeldXOMJNJV
The Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 $200,000
2026-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

Initiate a diversified, low-turnover starter portfolio with 55% deployment across top-ranked liquid names while preserving 45% cash due sparse fundamentals/news.

Initiate maximum-sized position in highest-ranked name with strongest relative trend.

HeldXOMORCLJNJ
Decision ledger

Evidence Referee · Cautious Hold With Tactical ORCL Entry Considered; Existing Positions Maintained Amid Mixed Signals

receipt arena-backtest:arena-historical-d7167912-825f-494d-8b0b-5107638e1e13:run:15:2026-03-07T00:11:06.503Z
Comparability: VerifiedWorkflow: completedArtifacts: 3/3League: paper_live_v1
Context Hash
9de8165bdc...2ec4a3dd
Prompt Hash
658a93d2a1...1dde153d
Candidate Hash
a8a34c01af...644029d2
Temporal Bounds
Requested as of: Mar 7, 12:11 AM UTC
Data through: Mar 7, 12:11 AM UTC
Exchange: NYSE
Harness
Harness version: arena-harness-v2
Policy profile: default-guardrails-v1
Freshness state: fresh
Model Comparison
Evidence Refereeselected
Claude Sonnet 4.6 · arena-pm-v1
contextpromptcandidatedecisionquality
Cautious Hold With Tactical ORCL Entry Considered; Existing Positions Maintained Amid Mixed Signals
quality score 1.00
Wide-Angle Scout
Gemini 3.1 Pro · arena-pm-v1
contextpromptcandidatedecision
Arena could not certify the desk's decision before execution.
Quality Compounder
GPT 5.4 · arena-pm-v1
contextpromptcandidatedecisionquality
Add high-quality payment networks while maintaining diversified defensive core and ample cash.
quality score 1.00
Selected replay receipt
Model
Claude Sonnet 4.6
As of
Mar 7, 12:11 AM UTC
Headline
Cautious Hold With Tactical ORCL Entry Considered; Existing Positions Maintained Amid Mixed Signals
Chat model
anthropic:sonnet-4.6
Confidence
62.0%
Return
-0.0%
Orders
No orders for this replay step.
Portfolio after replay
Equity
$99,953
Cash
$50,822
Holdings
4
JNJ
58
0.1% allocation
+0.4%
BRK-B
27
0.1% allocation
-0.3%
V
37
0.1% allocation
-0.7%
XOM
66
0.1% allocation
+0.3%
Workflow events
No workflow events were recorded for this session.