You may have watched the recent CNA video about this South Korean investor who used leverage to achieve his Financial Freedom Retire Early (FIRE) goal but ended up with a 6-figure USD100k loss when the market tanked. Here's the video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvsuUf-N6Eo This is a summary of the video if you do not have time to watch … Continue reading Why I Think The Investor Losing 100k Using Leverage Is Not As Bad As It Seems
When most people think about trading options, they picture complex multi-leg spreads, high-stress day trading, or getting burned by sudden market crashes. But one of my favorite approaches to generating consistent income in the stock market is actually one of the simplest: The Cash-Secured Put (CSP). Over a recent two-month window (spanning from mid-July to … Continue reading How I Generated Over USD3,200 in 2 Months Trading AMD Options (Without Buying the Stock)
If you’ve been checking your SGX portfolio recently, you’d know our local bank trio—DBS, OCBC, and UOB—have been absolutely flying. DBS alone hit around $76, which is uncharted territory. Naturally, every Singaporean investor is asking the exact same question over kopi: "Is it too late to jump in? Should I take profit now, or just … Continue reading SG Banks Hit All-Time Highs: Time to Buy, Take Profit, or Just Hold On Forever?
AMD reported another impressive quarter, beating consensus estimates on both top and bottom lines while delivering solid guidance. Yet, the stock sold off by nearly 9% in after-hours trading. If you are tracking semiconductor earnings, this reaction might feel confusing. Let’s break down the underlying numbers, segment dynamics, and market mechanics driving the price action. … Continue reading AMD Earnings Recap: A Classic “Beat & Drop” or a Buying Opportunity?
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
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?
When the whole world starts to doubt the greatest investor, Warren Buffet, after he started buying Occidental Petroleum (OXY) shares in the last few years, he again proved the naysayers wrong this time round. Occidental Petroleum (OXY) remains a standout performer in Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio, climbing over 43% year-to-date. This surge is largely driven by … Continue reading Warren Buffet Is Right Again… But Should You Chase Oil Stocks Now?
2025 started quite well for me. I was up S$15k just before the fateful day of 12 Feb 2026, where all my positions were liquidated due to a failed BULL PUT Spread, causing me to realise USD400k of losses. I took a break in the second half of February and March before restarting my portfolio … Continue reading Year 2025 In Review: Losing USD 400k, Gaining USD 24k
The US stock market has seen modest returns in the month of December and was down in mid month, before recovering towards the end of the month. The tech sector performed worse and was down more than 1.5% for the past month. In spite of the general lackluster market performance, my trading portfolio returns was … Continue reading Trading Review Dec 25 (+USD 4944 Profits)
November was the month that the US stock market started to correct, with a huge dip happening after Nvidia's earnings. While the indexes (S&P, Nasdaq) managed to recover after the dip, many stocks were still far away from their 52-week high. My profits for November 25 came mainly from taking profits on the shares that … Continue reading Trading Review Nov 25 (+USD 1282 Profits)
