It has been an interesting year for my opitons trading portfolio. If you’ve been following my monthly updates, you’ll notice that my options trading income has stayed relatively flat for most of 2026. That is largely by design—I’ve shifted a significant portion of my focus and capital toward direct shares trading. However, as my core … Continue reading Aiming for a USD1.86k (S$2.4k) Monthly Sideline Income: My Latest Covered Call and Sell Put Strategy on Palantir, Robinhood, and AMD
Author: Jason Cai
Is It Too Late to Start Investing at 50? (A Singapore Guide on What to Invest and What to Look Out For when You Start at 50)
When people wonder whether it is too late to begin building a portfolio at age 50, the underlying anxiety usually stems from a specific assumption: believing that a narrow 15-year window until traditional retirement is simply not enough time for compounding to work its magic. That concern is understandable on the surface, but it relies … Continue reading Is It Too Late to Start Investing at 50? (A Singapore Guide on What to Invest and What to Look Out For when You Start at 50)
Why I Sold My Alphabet & Microsoft Shares
I’m a firm believer in the long-term "supercycle" of artificial intelligence and semiconductor growth. However, successful investing isn't just about what you own; it’s also about when you own it. I’ve recently made the decision to trim my positions in individual tech giants, specifically Alphabet and Microsoft, two of the strongest and most value companies … Continue reading Why I Sold My Alphabet & Microsoft Shares
The Copper Crunch: Why AI’s Secret Ingredient is a Must-Watch for Investors
If you’ve been tracking the market lately, you’ve likely noticed the surge in copper stocks. While AI gets all the headlines for its software breakthroughs, it’s the physical infrastructure behind those breakthroughs that is quietly triggering one of the most compelling investment stories of the decade. We are currently witnessing a "Copper Crunch"—a structural imbalance … Continue reading The Copper Crunch: Why AI’s Secret Ingredient is a Must-Watch for Investors
Income in a Sideways Market: Why I Just Collected USD900 in Premium Selling Covered CALL Options on Palantir and Robinhood
If you’ve been watching the markets lately, you know that things can feel a bit stuck in neutral. When stock prices are moving sideways or drifting downward, a buy-and-hold strategy can feel like watching paint dry. But as cash-flow-focused investors, a quiet or choppy market is exactly where our favorite strategy shines: The Covered Call. … Continue reading Income in a Sideways Market: Why I Just Collected USD900 in Premium Selling Covered CALL Options on Palantir and Robinhood
The Cost of Comfort: Why “Safe” Financial Decisions are Quietly Sabotaging Singaporean Millennials
Walk into any CBD hawker center during lunchtime, and you are surrounded by people who share almost identical financial profiles. They are in their mid-20s, earning a respectable starting salary of around $4,500, managing their first HDB flats, and diligently setting aside a few hundred dollars every month. On paper, they are all doing everything … Continue reading The Cost of Comfort: Why “Safe” Financial Decisions are Quietly Sabotaging Singaporean Millennials
The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Shopee Affiliate Marketing
Affiliate marketing has become one of the most accessible and flexible ways to build a reliable side income or even transition into full-time digital entrepreneurship. It requires zero upfront capital, no product inventory, and you never have to deal with shipping or customer service logistics. You can do it on the go with your mobile … Continue reading The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Shopee Affiliate Marketing
Why Are The Mag 7 Not Magnificent Anymore?
For the last few years, investing in the U.S. stock market felt like a simple game: buy the "Magnificent Seven" and watch your portfolio crush the competition. Driven by unbridled AI optimism and fortress-like balance sheets, this elite group—Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla—seemed completely unstoppable. At their peak in late 2025, they … Continue reading Why Are The Mag 7 Not Magnificent Anymore?
How Much Do You Need To Retire In Singapore At The Age of 55?
I recently watched a YouTube video on retiring at 55 in Singapore with keen interest. This is because I aim to retire at age 55 too and the info shared in the video is relevant and useful to me. If you have the intention to retire at 55, the earliest age to withdraw from your … Continue reading How Much Do You Need To Retire In Singapore At The Age of 55?
What Is Happening To Palantir? Is It A Good Time To Buy The Dip Now? The Truth Behind Palantir’s 48% Crash
Palantir ($PLTR$) has been on a brutal, painful downward spiral. The stock has dropped for over seven straight days, sinking roughly 30% this month alone to hit a new 52-week low of around $108. For context, that is a staggering 48% haircut from its all-time high of $207 back in November 2025. To the untrained … Continue reading What Is Happening To Palantir? Is It A Good Time To Buy The Dip Now? The Truth Behind Palantir’s 48% Crash