I have not been trading actively in recent weeks as the market has been very volatile and unpredictable during the earning season. Take a look at the Vix index Year-To-Date (YTD) and you will see the spike happening in April, which happens to be the earnings season. The below are some of the trades that … Continue reading My Trading Journal (9 & 10 May 24) | +USD321 Profits
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Trading Review April 24 ($3,463 Profits)
April became the month when the US market started to experience a correction and even the mightiest Nvidia experienced a 10% drop in a single day and for a brief period, dropped to USD700+ range. Concerns over sticky inflation, and tension in the Middle East, have rocked investors' confidence as share prices started to correct. … Continue reading Trading Review April 24 ($3,463 Profits)
My Trading Journal (25 April 24) | Why I Bought Meta LEAPS, QQQ & SPY
Meta's share price plunged after earnings despite beating expectations on their earnings, as the company gave weaker-than-expected guidance for the next quarter. I think that the huge drop presented a good opportunity to buy the dip on Meta for long-term profits. I had 3 options, buy the shares, buy Meta CALL options, or SELL a … Continue reading My Trading Journal (25 April 24) | Why I Bought Meta LEAPS, QQQ & SPY
My Trading Journal (17 April 24) | +USD738 Profits
In early 2023, I made one of the biggest trading mistakes by believing a financial guru that the stock market was going to crash in 2023 and went heavy on my short positions. I lost more than $40k in 2023 when the bear market turned into a bull market. It was also during that stage … Continue reading My Trading Journal (17 April 24) | +USD738 Profits
My Trading Journal (16 April 24)
I spend most of the trading session on 16 April 24 trying to fix my liquidity situation, which is dropping further after Tesla's continual drop in share price. As I own 710 Tesla shares, every USD1 decline in share price means my excess liquidity takes a hit of UD710. If Tesla drops by USD10, then … Continue reading My Trading Journal (16 April 24)
My Trading Journal (15 April 24)
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)
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
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