Over nine weeks, the author invested $25,000 into stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and bonds. The stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds portfolio increased 4.86% to $26,210.20, outperforming the S&P 500 which decreased 3%. However, the $24,633 invested into two bonds decreased 3.79% to $23,700, underperforming the Dow Jones Industrial Average which decreased 3.18%. Individual stock and bond performances are detailed in charts. The author analyzes each investment and correlates their performance to current economic events.