I restarted in April 2025 after all my positions (shares, options) were liquidated by IBKR when I did not respond to a margin call, resulting in a USD400k realised loss. I started with only S$2.7k but later topped up to S$60.5k on May 25. Since then, the portfolio has grown to S$75.5k, without any additional … Continue reading Trading Account Up 24.7% Since April 2025
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7 Months After Losing USD400k …
On 12 Feb 25, my brokerage IBKR liquidated all my positions (shares and options contracts), realising a total loss of USD400k, when I failed to respond to a margin call that had happened due to a failed trade. Full story here:I Was Margin Called, IBKR Liquidated ALL My Positions & Realised S$540k (USD400k) Worth Of Losses … Continue reading 7 Months After Losing USD400k …
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)
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)
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
I Tried Shopee Affiliate Marketing As A Side Hustle For 6 Months | Sharing My Experience, Thoughts & How You Can Get Started Too
In late 2024, I started exploring a new side hustle idea through affiliate marketing with Shopee. I had previously tried affiliate marketing with Lazada, but the result wasn't great, so I did not pursue it further. You can read my sharing here: I Did These 10 Side Hustles While Working Full Time | 10 Side … Continue reading I Tried Shopee Affiliate Marketing As A Side Hustle For 6 Months | Sharing My Experience, Thoughts & How You Can Get Started Too
Update Of My USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading): USD45k ==> USD48k
I started a new investing and trading portfolio in April 25 with USD45k capital to rebuild what I have lost in the trading disaster that happened in Feb 25. After the two profitabe months of April and May, my portfolio has grew to USD48k. In this post, I wish to share an update on the … Continue reading Update Of My USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading): USD45k ==> USD48k
Revealing My New USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading)
When my entire portfolio was obliterated in February 25, I was left with zero shares and options contracts as all positions were liquidated by the brokerage. The only silver lining was that I was left with some cash, despite a total of USD 400k of losses being realised. Had the liquidation happened later by a … Continue reading Revealing My New USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading)
Learning Investment With Jason Cai 