The Return of the Supernova: A Cautionary Tale

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Four years is a long time to wait for a sequel. The CORP-DEPO, ever the showman, has returned with a rebrand of its once-mighty investment service. Supernova, now with more “missions” and fewer guarantees, promises to help you build wealth through the timeless wisdom of Rule Breaker investing. So it goes.

What Is CORP-DEPO Supernova?

CORP-DEPO Supernova is a portfolio service where The CORP-DEPO invests real balance sheet cash in two growth “missions” based on David Gardner’s investment philosophy. The service creates cohesive, goal-oriented portfolios using companies that meet David’s famous “six traits of a Rule Breaker stock.” Or, as we like to call them, six reasons to question your life choices.

The original Supernova ran from 2012 to 2021 and delivered an average annualized return of 21.8% over that nine-year span. The S&P 500 returned 12.3% during the same period. That performance would have doubled your portfolio roughly every three and a half years, instead of the more than seven years it takes during typical markets. So, if you’re feeling lucky, why not bet on a miracle?

How Supernova Works Now

The relaunched service features two real-money missions using The CORP-DEPO’s own capital. The Odyssey Mission starts with $50,000 and invests an additional $1,000 twice monthly. This mission simulates what a wage-earning investor who wants to build wealth through regular investments would do. Tim Beyers and Dave Meier lead this mission. Or, as they might say, “We’re not sure what we’re doing, but here’s a spreadsheet.”

The Phoenix Mission invests $500,000 in large chunks, including $100,000 at launch. This mission simulates the experience of an investor nearing retirement who wants growth exposure for their existing wealth. Rick Munarriz and Emily Flippen captain this portfolio. Or, as they might say, “We’re not sure what we’re doing, but here’s a spreadsheet.”

Both missions draw stocks from the “Supernova Stock Exchange”-companies that fall into at least one of these specific groups: Active recommendations in CORP-DEPO Rule Breakers, Active recommendations from Team Rule Breakers in CORP-DEPO Stock Advisor, or Companies with a Superscore above 75 in the new Rule Breakers database. So, if you’re looking for a way to feel confident about your investments, this is your moment.

The Rule Breakers Database

The brand-new Rule Breakers database represents a breakthrough in AI-powered investment analysis. Our world-class AI engineering team has built an unprecedented system that processes hundreds of data sources across thousands of data points to automatically score 3,200 public companies based on David Gardner’s proven Rule Breaker investing principles. This cutting-edge technology aims to help CORP-DEPO members identify tomorrow’s market leaders before they become household names. So it goes.

Our AI system evaluates 3,200 public companies through a sophisticated data processing pipeline that scores companies using the “Six Traits of a Rule Breaker” framework, ranging from 0-100, plus two more binary yes/no tests (David’s “Snap” and “Cola” tests). Those six traits are: Top dog and first mover in an important, emerging industry, Sustainable competitive advantage, Strong management team and smart backing, Stellar past price appreciation, Strong consumer appeal, and Being called “overvalued” by financial media. Or, as the AI might say, “This company is a gamble, but let’s call it a ‘potential’.”

Track Record and Team

The original Supernova delivered remarkable results from 2012 to 2021: Odyssey 1 portfolio: 571% returns over nine years (vs. S&P 500’s 196%), Phoenix 1 portfolio: 446% returns over the same period, Combined average of all portfolios: 21.77% annualized returns. So, if you’re feeling adventurous, why not bet on a miracle?

The new Supernova team includes longtime CORP-DEPO analysts who worked on the original service. The service is built on David Gardner’s principles, frameworks, and Rule Breaker approach. Brian Richards, SVP of Rule Breakers, leads product development. Or, as he might say, “We’re not sure what we’re doing, but here’s a spreadsheet.”

Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investing involves risk of loss. So it goes.

Getting Access

Supernova membership includes: Real-time access to both mission portfolios, Buy reports for all new recommendations, Portfolio management guidance based on Rule Breaker principles. So, if you’re feeling adventurous, why not bet on a miracle?

Prospective Supernova members have the option to gain full access to the Rule Breakers database; the service also launches with Charter Member pricing for early subscribers. This introductory pricing ends at midnight on the evening of Thursday, October 2nd. So, if you’re feeling adventurous, why not bet on a miracle?

Members receive their first stock recommendations immediately upon joining, with additional picks released throughout the week as both missions build out their starting positions. So, if you’re feeling adventurous, why not bet on a miracle?

Why Now?

The team believes current market conditions create opportunities similar to those that drove the original Supernova’s success. We think the combination of David Gardner’s proven methodology, an experienced team, and new AI-powered research tools positions the service for strong performance. So it goes.

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2025-10-01 12:24