Rookies Reveal | Quantum trading boosts profits by 16 times! This mooer highlights that risk management is the key!
Hi, mooers. Welcome to Moomoo Rookie Showcase, where we present the newest mooers' insights and their trading journey on moomoo.
In this edition, we'll discover @Marquezs Marquezs' (Eddy) trading journey from crypto to options, his strategies, mindset shifts, and risk management tips. Dive into the post and join the discussion below, where @Marquezs will interact with you in the comments section and there's also an interactive giveaway.
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Get to know Marquezs & Eddy
🎤 Hi Marquezs! It's great to have you here. Could you start by telling us a bit about yourself?
Hi, nice to meet you all. In the moomoo community, I use the pseudonym Marquezs, which is my family's last name and also the last name of my son, Lucas (the cute little dog you can see in my profile pic). He's a small 3-year-old Shih Tzu, and this account is in his name for his future. 🙂 I just manage his chats since he is very shy. 🙂 You can call me Eddy. I'm a 28-year-old who has been involved in crypto from 2017-2020, forex from 2020-2022, and stocks from 2022-2023. Now, options trading is my main source of income since 2024. Recently, the most impressive P/L was a QBTS earnings chart showing over 1600% in returns.
Start & Opportunity
🎤 When did you start trading, and what motivated you to get into it? Was there a person or event that inspired you?
I entered the markets at a time in my life when I didn’t even know what I wanted for my future, and I didn't even realize that you could make money through trading (buying and selling, I thought it was a scam lol), that's how closed minded I was. Thanks to the people around me, I was able to shift from a victim mentality to a winning mindset. Being calm and learning thoroughly before undertaking any task, particularly trading, can be the key difference between succumbing to revenge trading or gambling, and developing a profitable strategy.
My primary inspiration to move forward has always been my cousin, a self-made entrepreneur who taught me about discipline, leadership, and how you can truly make money if you possess the right mindset, strategy, and connections.
🎤 What was your initial understanding of trading when you first started?
When I first started trading, the first thing I learned without realizing I was actually trading was crypto, and the strategy I was using was basic: trade with the trend. Like I mentioned above, I started with crypto and was always trading with groups of crypto friends. We just bought trending coins, buying coins like DOGE for example at 0.006 and selling at 0.7, making a lot of quick simoleons there lol (The SIMS reference). After I started to learn about something that kind of shook me off the markets: “MANIPULATION.” I started learning how Forex and other cryptos were manipulated, and how they could be manipulated by banks and institutions to trick, confuse, reverse, and change market trends for their benefits, making it hard on smaller investors without proper risk management to get lost and always fail. I kind of was wearing a tin foil hat every day, I was the person to ask about Blackrock or why some foods were more processed than others (yes, it was wild times for me lol) until I really learned that it is purely impossible for banks to try and manipulate without them losing money as well… so what keeps us ALL in check??? RISK MANAGEMENT! That's it! That's the key! I found IT! I screamed, and my life hasn't been the same since 🙂
🎤 When did you join moomoo, and what led you to choose it?
Moomoo has been one of my houses for the past year and a half, I like the interface, community with different cultures, good knowledge, real time data, news, reports, alerts services and many benefits that are very useful.
🎤 Do you remember your first trade on the moomoo platform?
My first trades on moomoo were all Quantum based, I am a firm believer in the future of quantum and that is what I try to focus on trading in this account… HOWEVER i’ve traded everything as well of quantum 😀
🎤 How has your experience been with the Moomoo platform? Which specific features, tools, or sections have helped you make better trading decisions?
Real time data and personalized alerts are amazing, making it easy to predict market movement by volume increase or other parameters.
Trading Skills & Experience
🎤 Could you share your chart - reading techniques and insights with us?
I mainly focus on trend, volume, supply and demand and company metrics to try to look for value increase or decrease, but remember, always with excellent risk management. For example: If you fail 7 out of 10 trades but those 3 you get 300%, lets say you risked $1000, lost $700 and earned in 3 trades $900 you are still positive, and that would be amongst the worst outcomes.
Total Profit = $900
Total Loss = $700
Net Profit = $900 - $700 = $200 you are still profitable.
Total Loss = $700
Net Profit = $900 - $700 = $200 you are still profitable.
🎤 What key indicators or tools do you typically focus on when deciding on entry and exit points?
I don't use many indicators since many of them are not real-time, but I do use screeners based on EMA 200 bounce and rainbow bounce strategy. I use a custom-made Thinkorswim script; I know I am fancy like that 😀.
🎤 What challenges have you faced in trading, and how have you adjusted your strategies to overcome them?
The main challenge in trading is maintaining the right mindset to consistently apply your strategy, even during a losing streak. It is okay to lose once in a while; what is not okay is not knowing why you are losing. Understanding why losses occur is crucial. So, it is important to review your trades in writing regularly. By analyzing your losses, you can learn and adjust your approach, ensuring you don't make the same mistakes repeatedly. This continuous learning and adaptation process is crucial for long-term success in trading.
🎤 Could you share a memorable trading experience, including your most successful and most challenging trades? What lessons did you learn from them?
Most of my successful trades have been with SPY and QQQ. I always recommend choosing options that are highly liquid with a lot of volume, allowing for quick sales. A good indicator of the right time to trade is when the option price spread is just $0.01, signifying high liquidity. 🎉 For example, let's look at the SPY options on a particular expiration day. The green box highlights a CALL option with a Bid-Ask spread of $0.01, indicating high liquidity. On the right side, the PUT option shows a Bid-Ask spread of $0.12, which suggests lower liquidity.
🎤 I see you've been trading quantum - related stocks recently, and your signature also mentions "quantum." How did you become interested in this sector?
I have always been a scholar when it comes to quantum theory and quantum supremacy, which is around the corner. I do fear a near-term crisis. When AES256 gets decrypted by a quantum computer, half of the crypto market will be dead and worthless, with BTC going down as well. It would take 5 years to migrate to post-quantum encryption, and even then, we might not be able to. That's why I buy quantum-resistant assets instead of what other people always repeat over and over. BUT either way that's only if the quantum computer could keep living to expectations!
Trading Philosophy & Mindset
🎤 How has your trading philosophy evolved over time?
Over time I have learned to backtest strategies and theories first before jumping into spending money, which most people do it the other way around, shocking… I have learned to live one day at a time rather than wanting to do everything in a single day and change my whole life in a single instant, which is called GAMBLING, and we don't want this mentality around!
🎤 What are some common misconceptions about trading that you'd like to clarify?
Trading is only risky if you make it, adjust to your risk management, if you can only afford to lose $10 don't risk more than that, try to leverage and act smart, but first educate yourself!
🎤 How do you handle the emotional aspects of trading, such as fear and greed?
Meditation and knowing is a risk management game rather than a take profit goal.
Market Trends & Insights
🎤 What current market trends are you observing, and how are you adapting your strategy to them?
I am currently following tech, quantum and precious metals, I do some AI as well but not as much as the others.
🎤 In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges and opportunities in today's trading environment?
Buying quantum assets early…
🎤 How do you stay informed about market news and developments?
Moomoo, and other real time news site and anything I find on the deep ends haha
Personal Interests & Life
🎤 What do you enjoy doing in your free time outside of trading?
I am always working, studying and analyzing opportunities on the markets, I love what I do and I really firmly believe I am going to be doing my lifestyle for the rest of my life!
🎤 Are there any hobbies or activities you're passionate about that influence your trading approach?
I try to travel and try and be as outgoing as I can but I always end up tied up to the markets somehow 😀
🎤 How do you maintain a work-life balance, especially when markets are volatile?
Proper risk management, goal setting, expectation setting, goal calculation with different target prices (options) and a “set the trade and go outside” mentality, I just enjoy looking for new opportunities, what can I say 🙂
Trading Plans & Advice
🎤 What advice do you have for beginners just starting out in trading?
If your goal is financial freedom like mine: Keep calm, breath in, we have all been there, it is one day at the time, don't rush, it will come, and it will come faster if you have proper risk management!!! For those new to trading, you can check out the risk management course on moomoo “How to Reduce Investment Risk?”
🎤 Could you share your future trading learning plans?
You have to follow me on moomoo for that 😛 and you are welcome to interact with me.
Get to know more about Lucas
🎤 Last but not the least, we would like to know more about Lucas. Could you tell us more about him? And how your son inspires you in your trading approach
My son has been my inspiration to always keep moving forward, but with patience. He is a very happy, small pup—friendly and calm, but when he's ready to act, he strikes with such precision that it makes you think about how cautious he is even under pressure. I always try to avoid making adverse mistakes. Continuously trying to get ahead of the market can make it very hard to keep a clear mind and stay focused only on the things that matter. Don’t forget the saying I created, “What you don't see is what might be moving the market,” referring to the importance of having a strong mindset on goal and stop setting, and always keeping risk management in check. Even though you will never be able to actively predict the market—you may think you can, but you can't—you can still be profitable by just being consistent and never risking more than 3% of your account on any single trade, asset, or category. Always maintain a risk management strategy of risking 2 to earn 6+, risking 1 to earn 3+, or if you are making a swing trade, risking 3 to earn 9+. Always keep a document where you can have a clear view of your risk/profit profile to be successful.
Interact with Marquezs and win rewards 🎁
From now until 2025/04/30, join the conversation in the comments section. You can either share your 30-word insights or pay your pet tax by posting a photo of the pet that keeps you company while you trade. The first 200 participants to leave an on-topic comment will receive 30 points each.
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Marquezs : Hope you all like it
a peak into my life for my friends 
whqqq : When I'm glued to my trading screen, my Charlie lies my feet. So comforting!
Spinee : My cat, whiskers, love to sit on my keyboard while i trade. She thinks she's helping
Keiith : Reading about Eddy's transition through different trading arenas - from crypto to options - is inspiring. His strategy of focusing on high - volume, liquid options like those in SPY and QQQ makes total sense. I'm going to shift my focus to more liquid assets in my portfolio. Also, his backtesting approach before investing real money is something I'll incorporate into my trading routine.
Handiyanan : I've seen my fair share of market ups and downs over the years, and Eddy's story brought back a lot of memories. His journey from different trading markets is quite typical in a way. What I really like is his philosophy of taking it one day at a time. I used to be so stressed about every trade, but as I've gotten older, I've learned to relax a bit. His approach to handling emotions through meditation is something I can relate to. I also appreciate his simple yet effective risk - to - reward ratios. I'll definitely be tweaking my own trading plan to incorporate some of these ideas. It's always good to get a fresh perspective, even after all these years of trading.
Ahh_gee_Joey : I'm just starting out in trading, and this article was a real eye opener!![[undefined]](https://static.moomoo.com/nnq/emoji/static/image/default/default-black.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/36x36 "undefined")
Eddy's story is so cool. I used to think trading was all about finding the next big thing and going all - in. But after reading this, I realize risk management is super important. I was always so impatient, wanting to make a fortune overnight. Now, I'll take it slow, like Eddy said. I'm going to start small, learn from my losses, and not risk more than I can afford. I can't wait to try out his strategies, especially trading liquid options. It feels like I finally have a real roadmap for trading! ![[undefined]](https://static.moomoo.com/nnq/emoji/static/image/default/default-black.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/36x36 "undefined")
Marquezs Spinee : looks like a whiskers to me lol
Marquezs Ahh_gee_Joey : if you have any questions don't forget to reach out!
Papa Joe : Winter. She’s no longer with us, but was the most courageous and loving dog I ever got to call a friend.
SLBW : i just started options trading and was unlucky enough to be assigned early on a short put option which i was selling, luckily enough it was part of my iron condor strategy which mitigates it, but it still sent my account into margin call risk, which kinda prevented me from buying stocks/options for the day as my balance was -$4985 or so.
Adding on to that, i have another multi-leg options that went into the negative taking up additional BP even though I’ve paid the max loss premium.
Any thoughts or approaches i could take in these situations? As well as if you would be so kind to share your option trading learning resources, thank you!
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