I sold a Cash Secured PUT on Tesla for a 30-day contract to earn 1.59% return on capital if the contract expires worthless on 28 April 23. This is a relatively low risk trade where I have enough safety of margin for a 21% drop in share price (USD190 -> USD150). Even if Tesla crashes … Continue reading [28 March 23 Trade] Sold A CSP On Tesla, SP $150, Expiration Date 28 April 23, Premium $239 (1.59% Return In 30 Days)
Month: March 2023
[24 March 23 Trade] Sold A CSP On Nvidia, SP $200, Expiration Date 19 Jan 24, Premium $1745 (8.75% Return)
It has been a while since I last sold a Cash Secured PUT (CSP). The main reason is because CSP is capital intensive since I need to set aside the capital to buy 100 shares of a particular if the contract gets exercised. I have been using the cheaper version of Vertical Spreads, e.g. Bull … Continue reading [24 March 23 Trade] Sold A CSP On Nvidia, SP $200, Expiration Date 19 Jan 24, Premium $1745 (8.75% Return)
Why I Am Building $120,000 Of Cash Reserves In Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB)? | 5 Reasons Why SSB Is A Worthy Low Risk Investment
The Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) are a type of Singapore Government Securities that are issued for investors who want to participate in the Singapore Government Securities (SGS) market but in smaller denominations. The capital is guaranteed (you won't lose what you have invested), the interest payout is guaranteed (fixed at the time of purchase) and … Continue reading Why I Am Building $120,000 Of Cash Reserves In Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB)? | 5 Reasons Why SSB Is A Worthy Low Risk Investment
Receive Free Money (USD30~USD500) When You Sign Up With WeBull Securities Platform (Fund ANY Amount) | Promo Ending 28 April 23
WeBull has an ongoing promotion that allows you to earn at least USD30 (max USD500 depending on your luck) if you sign up for their ongoing promotion, which is ending on 28 April 23. This is as good as getting free money without any much work done. So here is how it works: First, you … Continue reading Receive Free Money (USD30~USD500) When You Sign Up With WeBull Securities Platform (Fund ANY Amount) | Promo Ending 28 April 23
Why I Am Doing DCA (Automatically) For SPY & QQQ For My Long Term Investment? (20% ~ 30% Upside Potential) | Step By Step Guide To Activating Automatic Recurring Investment On IBKR
For the longest time, I have not been a fan of ETF (Exchange Traded Fund). Ever since the days when I was investing in the Singapore stock market, I have never liked to buy into STI index ETF because it was too boring and moving too slow. As of this time of writing, the STI … Continue reading Why I Am Doing DCA (Automatically) For SPY & QQQ For My Long Term Investment? (20% ~ 30% Upside Potential) | Step By Step Guide To Activating Automatic Recurring Investment On IBKR
My Disastrous Start To 2023
After going through the great reset at the end of 2022, where I cut over 400k of losses in option contracts, I had looked forward to rebuilding my portfolio in 2023. However, as it turns out, it has not been smooth this year. My total loss for 2023 at this time of writing is -$6.8k … Continue reading My Disastrous Start To 2023
I Did Something Crazy & Lost SGD3,422 (USD2,535) In A Single Day
10th March was a strange day for me. I basically totally threw everything that I had learnt through my mistakes out of the window. The stock market turned bearish after Fed Chairman, Jerome Powell's hawkish comments, on further rate hikes due to rising inflation data. Elsewhere, reports have emerged on the collapse of Silicon Valley … Continue reading I Did Something Crazy & Lost SGD3,422 (USD2,535) In A Single Day
I Joined A Day Trading Discord Group And Lost USD326 In A Week | What You Need To Know Before Joining One
Awhile ago, I joined a paid discord group after reading about stories of great returns posted in the group. The membership fee was about USD59.99 per month (and has now increased to a higher pricing of USD79.99). How It works? It is a discord group with a few very talented traders who share about their … Continue reading I Joined A Day Trading Discord Group And Lost USD326 In A Week | What You Need To Know Before Joining One
How You Can Possibly Not Lose Money In Options Trading? | How To Trade Options Safely For Passive Income
Options trading can be a good way to generate a sideline income with higher returns than bonds and fixed deposits but it comes with risks that can potentially wipe out your entire capital. As someone who has lost more than half a million mostly in options trading, I think I am a good reference for … Continue reading How You Can Possibly Not Lose Money In Options Trading? | How To Trade Options Safely For Passive Income
Learning Investment With Jason Cai 