Historical Research & Track Record : Viking Crest
Historical Research & Track Record

A documented history of research, ideas and how they developed over time.

Viking Crest has published investment research across changing markets, industries and investment themes for nearly a decade. The examples below highlight selected historical research using documented publication dates, research prices and a consistent measurement methodology.

How We Present the Record

Historical research, measured consistently.

Each example below compares a documented Viking Crest research price with the market closing price on September 25, 2026. Stock splits are reflected where applicable.

Some ideas were originally presented with a long-term time horizon, while others began as tactical opportunities with broader investment potential. The figures show how the shares subsequently developed; they do not imply that Viking Crest or its members held each security continuously for the entire period.

Dated Original Viking Crest research date
Documented Supported by historical Viking Crest records
Fixed Snapshot Measured through September 25, 2026
Contextual Not presented as managed portfolio performance
Selected Historical Research

One standout documented research example from each year.

2017 through 2025, presented chronologically. Current Viking Crest recommendations remain member-only.

Historical Research 2017

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

Research Date Nov. 7, 2017
Research Price $12.03
9/25/26 Close $630.63
Approx. Price Appreciation

+5,142%

A documented long-term semiconductor research idea added when AMD traded near $12 per share.

Historical Research 2018

MACOM Technology Solutions (MTSI)

Research Date May 7, 2018
Research Price $22.16
9/25/26 Close $285.57
Approx. Price Appreciation

+1,189%

Originally introduced as a tactical idea that Viking Crest also described as having the potential to become an attractive long-term opportunity.

Historical Research 2019

NVIDIA (NVDA)

Research Date Aug. 16, 2019
Research Price $158.49
Split-Adjusted Basis $3.96
9/25/26 Close $225.07
Approx. Price Appreciation

+5,580%

A documented long-term NVIDIA research entry. Subsequent stock splits are reflected in the appreciation calculation.

Historical Research 2020

Applied Materials (AMAT)

Research Date Aug. 13, 2020
Research Price $66.35
9/25/26 Close $485.00
Approx. Price Appreciation

+631%

Added for value and growth as Viking Crest identified an attractive opportunity in semiconductor equipment.

Historical Research 2021

Micron Technology (MU)

Research Date Aug. 24, 2021
Research Price $72.25
9/25/26 Close $1,082.28
Approx. Price Appreciation

+1,398%

A documented long-term semiconductor research idea that developed substantially over the years that followed.

Historical Research 2022

AppLovin (APP)

Research Date Mar. 18, 2022
Research Price $52.39
9/25/26 Close $310.75
Approx. Price Appreciation

+493%

The original research highlighted a much more attractive valuation along with strong forward revenue and earnings growth potential.

Historical Research 2023

Spotify Technology (SPOT)

Research Date Mar. 3, 2023
Research Price $121.00
9/25/26 Close $510.01
Approx. Price Appreciation

+321%

The original research paired near-term trade parameters with Viking Crest’s longer-term view of the company and opportunity.

Historical Research 2024

Astera Labs (ALAB)

Research Date Aug. 27, 2024
Research Price $43.50
9/25/26 Close $364.62
Approx. Price Appreciation

+738%

Added as an attractive growth idea positioned to benefit from the expanding AI infrastructure buildout.

Historical Research 2025

Bloom Energy (BE)

Research Date Jan. 16, 2025
Research Price $23.50
9/25/26 Close $288.70
Approx. Price Appreciation

+1,129%

Re-added to the small-cap focus list as Viking Crest revisited the developing opportunity in Bloom Energy.

Important Context

Selected examples are only part of the record.

Although most historical ideas gained, some declined and others produced more modest outcomes.

These examples are selected historical research outcomes and are not representative of every Viking Crest idea.

Price appreciation compares the documented research price with the September 25, 2026 closing price and excludes dividends, fees, taxes and transaction costs. It should not be interpreted as realized portfolio performance or as evidence that a position was held continuously.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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