April is quite a difficult month to trade. The bullish momentum has lost steam but the stock market is not exactly plunging at the moment. Things are choppy, so it is difficult to predict a single direction for profit. Thus, there is a chance that short term options contract may end up expiring worthless when … Continue reading My Trading Journal (15 April 24)
Author: Jason Cai
My Trading Journal (5 April 24)
Starting this new journal series to summarise my options trade for any particular day. 5 April 24 Trades [Trade 1] Bought 3 x Micron CALL I added 3 more positions to my original 5 positions of Micron Buy CALL contracts, with an expiration date of 20 Sept 24, at SP of USD200. I believe Micron … Continue reading My Trading Journal (5 April 24)
My Trading Journal (2 April 24)
Starting this new journal series to summarise my options trade for any particular day. 2 April 24 Trades [2 April 24] Sold 2 x CC on Tesla Tesla stock is not looking good, especially with the whole stock showing signs of correction and Tesla reporting disappointing delivery results on 2 April. The aim of this … Continue reading My Trading Journal (2 April 24)
Trading Review March 24 ($7,897 Profits)
The last trading month for March ended on 28 March and it is time to review the trades for this month. Feb was a good month with a net profit of S$7,735 but March was slightly better at S$7,897. The summary table of profit/ loss is as follows: The huge wins in March came from … Continue reading Trading Review March 24 ($7,897 Profits)
Trying Out A New Options Strategy | If Nvidia Closes Above USD820 On 26 April 24, I Earn USD3.2k
I wish to share this new options strategy that I am trying out, which I thought has a good chance of success and relatively good returns. This is actually a BULL CALL Spread strategy where you simultaneously buy and sell a CALL option at different strike prices on the same expiration date. Read more about … Continue reading Trying Out A New Options Strategy | If Nvidia Closes Above USD820 On 26 April 24, I Earn USD3.2k
I Found A Way To Fix My Broken Covered CALL & Naked CALL Positions, While Releasing Stuck Shares, Unrealised Profits, Without Hurting Liquidity
When an options seller sells a CALL option, he agrees to sell 100 shares of an underlying stock at a specific price, also known as the strike price, if the share price of the underlying stock rises above the strike price at the expiration date (end of contract). A CALL Seller can get stuck in … Continue reading I Found A Way To Fix My Broken Covered CALL & Naked CALL Positions, While Releasing Stuck Shares, Unrealised Profits, Without Hurting Liquidity
I Hedge On My Nvidia Bearish Positions & Gained USD7,094.50 (SGD9,592.34)
Since the start of the year, I have been placing hedges against my Nvidia bearish positions because Nvidia's continual rise in share price meant that my unrealised losses were increasing and I was starting to face liquidity issues because of that. Coupled with my falling short of 200 Nvidia shares in my 3 SELL CALL … Continue reading I Hedge On My Nvidia Bearish Positions & Gained USD7,094.50 (SGD9,592.34)
How To Save More Money In Singapore? 8 Methods To Help You Save More Money For Retirement Or Investments
Saving money in Singapore can be challenging given our high cost of living, but it is not impossible. There are many ways to reduce your expenses and increase your income, without compromising your quality of life. Here are some tips to help you save money in Singapore:Method 1: Track your spending and budget wisely. You … Continue reading How To Save More Money In Singapore? 8 Methods To Help You Save More Money For Retirement Or Investments
A Sneak Into The Future Of AI Revolution | Meet Sophie The Humanoid Robot
The Straits Times Education Forum 2024 delved into the future, featuring an interview with Sophia, the AI-powered humanoid robot, and a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the necessity for its regulation. Sophia, who wowed the audience at the forum held at the Singapore Management University (SMU), exemplifies the intersection of … Continue reading A Sneak Into The Future Of AI Revolution | Meet Sophie The Humanoid Robot
My Nvidia Time Bomb (-USD141.5k Unrealised Loss & Counting) | Why You Should Never Sell Naked CALL | The Danger Of Short Selling
I used to own 300 shares of Nvidia back in 2023 but I sold Covered CALL on them at the worst possible time when Nvidia had reached its bottom at $100+ in early 2023. My breakeven price was around USD263, and my strike price was around USD200 but the premium was not high as Nvidia … Continue reading My Nvidia Time Bomb (-USD141.5k Unrealised Loss & Counting) | Why You Should Never Sell Naked CALL | The Danger Of Short Selling