Tag: how to invest for newbies

From a Failed First Investment to S$100,000/Month in Passive Income: How Christian Oh Built a 9-Property Portfolio by Age 30

by Jason Cai

Imagine generating S$100,000 every single month in passive rental income before turning 30. For Christian Oh, Co-founder of JNA Real Estate, this isn't a clickbait headline—it's his reality. His portfolio spans nine residential and commercial properties across Singapore, including an HDB kopitiam (coffee shop) in Ang Mo Kio. However, Christian’s journey didn’t start with a … Continue reading From a Failed First Investment to S$100,000/Month in Passive Income: How Christian Oh Built a 9-Property Portfolio by Age 30

Monthly Trading Review: June & July 2026 Trading Results (USD) 📈

by Jason Cai

June and July were solid months of consistent gains, allowing me to build steady income through a mix of share trading and options strategies while continuing to grow my overall portfolio capital. 📊 Performance Overview (USD) MetricJune 2026July 2026Combined (Jun & Jul)Options P/L (Monthly)$0.00$1,101.00$1,101.00Shares Trade P/L$1,609.24$64.66$1,673.90Total Monthly Earnings$1,609.24$1,165.66$2,774.90Total Capital (End of Month)$84,982.22$86,591.46+$5,169.98 (vs May)Monthly Yield1.89%1.27%— … Continue reading Monthly Trading Review: June & July 2026 Trading Results (USD) 📈

How to Start Investing in 2026: A Step-by-Step Game Plan

by Jason Cai

Many beginner investors spend too much time searching for "the next big stock" like Nvidia or Palantir without building a proper strategy. However, investing is a repeatable skill that requires long-term discipline and solid foundations rather than pure luck or market timing. If you had to start your portfolio from scratch in 2026, here is … Continue reading How to Start Investing in 2026: A Step-by-Step Game Plan

What Is Happening To Palantir? Is It A Good Time To Buy The Dip Now? The Truth Behind Palantir’s 48% Crash

by Jason Cai

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

Let’s Talk About Netflix

by Jason Cai

Netflix (NFLX) has experienced a sharp correction, dropping over 40% from its 52-week high of $134.12 to trade near $72.72, sitting just above its 52-week low of $71.63. The extended swoon reflects a major shift in investor sentiment, shifting away from a premium valuation built on pure subscriber growth to structural skepticism about what comes … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Netflix

S$5.47K Trading Profits For May 26 To Pay For My Vacation Trip

by Jason Cai

While long-term investing is the bedrock of wealth, there is an undeniable satisfaction in hitting short-term trading goals that fund real-world experiences. May 2026 proved to be an incredibly rewarding month, locking in S$5.47K in trading profits as the market rebounded from the correction that started during the Iran War. Things are slowly picking up … Continue reading S$5.47K Trading Profits For May 26 To Pay For My Vacation Trip

The Trillion-Dollar Index Shift: How Mega-IPOs Are Creating an Artificial Sale on Big Tech

by Jason Cai

A massive structural shift is quietly unfolding in the stock market—one that the mainstream financial media is largely ignoring. Three of the most valuable private companies in modern history are hitting the public markets in a remarkably tight window. However, the real wealth opportunity isn’t inside the hype of these new initial public offerings (IPOs). … Continue reading The Trillion-Dollar Index Shift: How Mega-IPOs Are Creating an Artificial Sale on Big Tech

Beyond the Hype: The 4 Hidden Bottlenecks Redefining the AI Race (and 5 Stocks to Watch)

by Jason Cai

The AI hype train is moving faster than ever, and for everyday investors, it’s causing a massive amount of anxiety. Everyone knows AI is the future, but chasing the hottest, most crowded meme stocks often feels like gambling. Is the trend you are buying into today a genuine long-term structural shift, or just a narrative … Continue reading Beyond the Hype: The 4 Hidden Bottlenecks Redefining the AI Race (and 5 Stocks to Watch)

Beyond the GPU: Mapping the Next Trillion-Dollar AI Bottlenecks

by Jason Cai

The great chip shortage is easing, but the AI revolution is about to hit a massive wall. If you’re still only looking at hardware manufacturers, you’re missing the next major wave of the "Picks and Shovels" play. Here is where the real bottlenecks—and investment opportunities—are shifting. The Next AI BottleNeck When the AI boom kicked … Continue reading Beyond the GPU: Mapping the Next Trillion-Dollar AI Bottlenecks

The Sleeping Giant Awakens: Why Sea Limited (SE) is Dominating 2026? Is It A Buy Now?

by Jason Cai

If you’ve been following the tech markets recently, one name is consistently making waves: Sea Limited ($SE). After a couple of years spent tightening their belts and focusing on "efficiency," the Southeast Asian titan has shifted back into high gear. But this time, it’s different. They aren't just burning cash for growth—they are minting it. … Continue reading The Sleeping Giant Awakens: Why Sea Limited (SE) is Dominating 2026? Is It A Buy Now?