My returns from options trading dropped significantly from the previous months as some of the stocks that I did options trading on, such as Palantir, started to correct in month of August. The only profitable trade that I closed in the month of August was my LEAPS CALL on SEA, which brought a modest return … Continue reading Trading Review Aug 25 (+USD1108 Profits) -> Options (+US100 & Shares (+USD1008)
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Fixing My Broken Bearish Trade (Buy PUT on SMH)
My trades since restarting my portfolio in April 25 have been doing quite well. I managed to grow my portfolio from USD45k to USD55k without adding any capital. However, there is a trade that has not been doing well and has lost much of its value. It is a BUY PUT contract on SMH, an … Continue reading Fixing My Broken Bearish Trade (Buy PUT on SMH)
Update On My Dividend Portfolio
One of my biggest mistakes in my investing journey was to sell and take profits on my SG bank stocks in 2022, in particular, DBS bank shares. I had accumulated them during the 2020 Covid crash, and my average price for DBS was around USD 20. That would have yielded more than a 10% return … Continue reading Update On My Dividend Portfolio
Growing My USD45k Trading Portfolio Into USD54.7k In 4 Months (21.5% Return)
Background My entire investment & trading portfolio was wiped out completely (liquidated by the brokerage for not responding to a margin call) in Feb 25, realising a total loss of USD400k. I Was Margin Called, IBKR Liquidated ALL My Positions & Realised S$540k (USD400k) Worth Of Losses After taking a break in March to re-evaluate my … Continue reading Growing My USD45k Trading Portfolio Into USD54.7k In 4 Months (21.5% Return)
Trading Review July 25 (+USD3551 Profits) -> Options (+US1859) & Shares (+USD1692)
Sharing my winning (& losing) trades for July 2025. Options Trading Buying CALL & LEAPS CALL Options (Total Profits: USD804) Selling Cash Secured PUT (Total Profits: USD1,055) Shares Trading (Total Profits: USD1,692) Trade details can be found on my Patreon page (for free), as I update my trades on the same day they are executed. … Continue reading Trading Review July 25 (+USD3551 Profits) -> Options (+US1859) & Shares (+USD1692)
16 July 2025. Happy 13 Years Of Investing! (Nett Loss: -S$241,132)
I started my investing journey on 16th July 2012, buying my first stock, 2000 shares of QAF, at $0.71 each. The reason why I wanted to start investing is to grow my wealth, and for my money to work harder for me, as compared to leaving them in the bank and earning zero interest. However, … Continue reading 16 July 2025. Happy 13 Years Of Investing! (Nett Loss: -S$241,132)
Update Of My USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading): USD45k ==> USD50.5k
My USD45k trading portfolio grew to USD50k, thanks to the profits that I have made from trading shares and options over the past 3 months (April 25 to June 25). Reference:Trading Review June 25 (+USD2,436 Profits) Trading Review May 25 (+USD2,059 Profits) Trading Review April 25 (+USD806 Profits) My winning trades are consolidated in this … Continue reading Update Of My USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading): USD45k ==> USD50.5k
SSB Update (150k/200k Completed)
This is an update to my Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) portfolio. My final application of S$15,000 for July 25 SSB was granted, and I now own a total of S$150,000 worth of SSB. This sum of money will act as my emergency fund while generating monthly passive income for me over the next 10 years, … Continue reading SSB Update (150k/200k Completed)
Trading Review June 25 (+USD2,436 Profits) -> Options (+USD1,489) & Shares (+USD947.19)
Sharing my winning (& losing) trades for June 2025. Options Trading Buying CALL & LEAPS CALL Options (Total Profits: USD1,4917) Selling Cash Secured PUT (Total Profits: USD236) Shares Trading (Total Profits: USD947.19) Trade details can be found on my Patreon page (for free), as I update my trades on the same day they are executed. … Continue reading Trading Review June 25 (+USD2,436 Profits) -> Options (+USD1,489) & Shares (+USD947.19)
SSB Update (135k/200k Completed) + Changes To SSB Master Plan | Target S$500 Monthly Passive Income
My plan to max out the Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) limit of S$200k revolves around a couple of reasons; firstly is to have the cash reserves that I can tap on for contingency purpose and secondly, to have a very safe asset class for investment that can give me monthly passive income (target $500) using … Continue reading SSB Update (135k/200k Completed) + Changes To SSB Master Plan | Target S$500 Monthly Passive Income
Learning Investment With Jason Cai 