The Russia-Ukraine war has taken the world by storm, and has also shaken markets across the world. It's a reminder to all of us that anything can happen in this world, and these things affect lives, markets, and also the value of our investments.
Now, the rise in AI stocks fuelled by ChatGPT has caused powerhouses like $NVIDIA(NVDA.US)$ and $C3.ai(AI.US)$ to rise greatly in value. It is indeed true that AI has seen new breakthroughs this year, and we can surely ...

Been a while since I posted here, and so much has changed! From a period of fear due to rising interest rates, political turmoil and bank failures, we're starting to see a little more confidence in the market, especially for $Apple(AAPL.US)$ , which has managed to stay relevant and improve continuously for years.
Do note that this is not a call to buy Apple shares! Do your own due diligence and perhaps prepare a cash flow analysis to arrive at an intrinsic value.
With all th...

We've all heard things like "buy the rumour, sell the news" and other related things. The news has become an integral part of investing today - good or bad news can dramatically influence the market.
Take for example: Chinese regulatory news - look at how this has impacted $Futu Holdings Ltd(FUTU.US)$ , $UP Fintech(TIGR.US)$ , $Alibaba(BABA.US)$ , $Bilibili(BILI.US)$ and many more promising Chinese companies.
So the question is: do you trade the news...

I have thoroughly enjoyed everything that Moomoo has provided us: from the fun-filled games to the cute events to win free stock coupons, it's been a hell of a year! Yet, some things still remain on my wishlist, and I wish to go through them!
1. Fractional shares
A lot of moo-ers want to dedicate a specific amount of money to a certain position, but are unable to do so as shares can only be bought in integer amounts. It would be nice to have the ability to buy fractional shares!
2. Selling covered calls
Selling covered calls is one of the easiest option strategies to learn, and it could make you so much money if implemented correctly. Many of us own 100 shares or more of a company and they are just "collecting dust". We should be able to earn on these positions through selling covered calls as a profitable options strategy.
3. Cryptocurrency license
I know this is not easy, but once Moomoo obtains a license to trade cryptocurrency, many more will flock to the app. I notice that some popular cryptocurrency coins can already be tracked in the app - all we need now is to be able to trade them. It would be nice to introduce some of the bigger names for a start - Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Ripple etc.
4. Stock voucher or cash coupon rewards in points store
Many moo-ers are faithfully logging into their accounts every single day. While I already love the current gift score, with cute airpod cases and figurines, it would be nice to include cash rewards to reward those who have truly been actively particupating in all the forum events and logging in every single day.
Hopefully you guys think that these are good suggestions too! Merry Christmas and a happy 2022 to us all!
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Many people claim that they're "in it for the long term", but in reality, most people are momentum traders at heart. People panic when the things are red, and do impulsive things. People also FOMO in when things are green, and end up regretting their decisions. How many of you truly hold long-term investments?
To me, a long-term investment in a company is a company where you can say: "I like what this company does, I believe in this company, and I believe its price will increase in the long run." Very extensive due diligence is required to come to this conclusion, and quite frankly, there aren't many companies that make the cut.
There's so much uncertainty in the stock market. For example, $Alibaba(BABA.US)$ is a monster when it comes to cash flows and revenue, yet it has fallen by half in months over many developments that even the smartest value investors couldn't have predicted.
However, the idea of long-term investment is simple - no matter what the price action is, you're going to stick with what you believe in, maybe add on dips and sell puts to grow your position because this is the position you're going to hold for at least 10 years. This will be the money that pays for your housing, your future business, your retirement etc.
A long-term investment is one that requires the most detailed due diligence and fundamental analysis. Many choose $SPDR S&P 500 ETF(SPY.US)$ or $Invesco QQQ Trust(QQQ.US)$ as safe bets, as they have been proven to perform well over a long period of time. I concur with this and hold a large position myself. Such long-term investments are safer as you aren't placing bets on the fate of one company, but rather a basket of proven performers.
Some believe that $Apple(AAPL.US)$ and $Tesla(TSLA.US)$ are worthy long-term investments as well. It is definitely debatable, and honestly I do see a case for them. Apple aims to launch a self-driving electric vehicle by 2025 - a massive area to tap into. Elon has done wonders with Tesla and doesn't seem to be stopping. It is without a question that these are great companies that will do well in the long run, but what's concerning is the current valuation - are today's prices justified? The stock market has been in the biggest bull run since the shock drop due to Covid-19, which frankly wasn't as big of a market crash as what we've seen in the past. The prices we pay for companies today leave a lot to be questioned, and I'm not saying that these companies are overvalued, but that is just a possibility that definitely needs to be considered, for all valuations across the board today.
It will take time to find the right one, but I do believe that every investor should have a decent amount of money allocated to long-term investments. These are the investments which your future self will thank you for.

Unlike many gurus out here, I was never a fan of short-term trading. To me, it involved lots of risk and it wasn't something that was in my comfort zone. I thought it was just a gamble.
Then, I learnt from a few experienced friends that there was a process to do it - a systematic one which was very possible to master if I was willing to learn, and so I did.
I started reading about indicators, candlestick patterns and things I should take note of when doing short-term trading. I learnt to use RSI, MA, EMA and daily volume to assist me in my day-trading. I've also been keeping track of possible catalysts - stock splits, FDA approvals etc.
It's a brand new process altogether, something separate from investing. Day-trading or short-term momentum trading is almost like a discipline - you follow your rules no matter what company it is. And as you guessed, with higher risk, comes higher reward. Yet, managing your risk is absolutely necessary. Don't get carried away.
I'm still learning. $ContextLogic(WISH.US)$ , $AMC Entertainment(AMC.US)$ and $Clover Health(CLOV.US)$ have been great for day-trading. Some of the more volatile Chinese stocks have been good too.

There are a few ground rules which I follow when it comes to trading.
First and foremost, I follow a system for everything. For my value investing, I do a certain amount of due diligence before starting a position in any stock. I look through articles, financial reports etc. before I decide if it is worth a buy. Similarly, for day-trading or momentum trading, I go in and go out of a trade solely based on technical indicators. When a system is followed, trades are consistent, and you know exactly what you're doing. You aren't just copying someone off Youtube. You aren't just buying because everyone is talking about it.
Second of all, I fight the urge every time I panic. Emotions are your biggest enemy in the stock market. Sometimes, when you followed your system but things go south, it may be tempting to panic-sell. When we're in this state, it's tough to make rational decisions. It is true that in some situations, for example, if a company is suddenly in a lot of trouble and its prospects are drastically affected, it may be a good idea to cut your losses. However, if your stocks are tanking because major indexes are falling, or because of FUD that's not directly related to the prospect of the company itself, then do think again. Distract yourself. Close the app. If you truly believe in the stock, you wouldn't be panicking. Warren Buffett has never tried to time the market. He is systematic and he does not let his emotions cloud his judgment. This is how it should be done.
Lastly, manage your risk well. Money management is important. I allocate a fixed percentage of my money to blue chips and ETFs. $Apple(AAPL.US)$ , $Berkshire Hathaway-B(BRK.B.US)$ and $SPDR S&P 500 ETF(SPY.US)$ are some examples. This is my retirement money. I also allocate a smaller percentage to riskier ventures like day-trading and momentum-trading. Finally, I allocate some percentage to stocks which have considerable risk associated with them, yet I am going to gamble on the long term prospects because I love what I see right now for these companies. These are mainly Chinese EVs like $NIO Inc(NIO.US)$ , fintechs like $Futu Holdings Ltd(FUTU.US)$ and $SoFi Technologies(SOFI.US)$ , to name a few.
Do not be the one guy who puts 90% of his savings into day trading, only to lose half of it in a week. Manage your risk and your money well. While you're at it, know how to put a stop loss or a trailing stop on your positions if necessary. This is especially important for day trading.

Been a rocky few weeks for the stock market. Here are a few of my trading highlights.
Firstly, let's talk about the wins!
$Tesla(TSLA.US)$ 's price action has been explosive, with the stock price breaking $1100. This has certainly be a profitable play. The question now is whether this has more room to run.
$Camber Energy(CEI.US)$ was a fantastic pick for my casual day-trading ventures, especially on days where the volume was massive. What's important is knowing when to take profit - the 15% rule worked well for me here!
$Apple(AAPL.US)$ has always been a safe option, but it never fails to be profitable, or at least it hasn't failed me yet!
Now, the losses!
Chinese EV: Was going smooth up till $NIO Inc(NIO.US)$ disappointed with deliveries. Though unfortunate, it is understandable as they are doing their R&D. Yet, it still sucks as it has harmed the general sentiment even after a great run up. I'll be holding for now. Hopefully we see a nice run up to NIO day.
Chinese Fintech: This has to be the most volatile of the bunch. Regulatory concerns have caused $Futu Holdings Ltd(FUTU.US)$ and $UP Fintech(TIGR.US)$ to fall in what seems to be a bottomless pit. Thank goodness there's some clarity now with the new regulations being released, and I do hope that dust will settle soon. Have been averaging down at these super cheap prices.
Paypal and Pinterest saga: I FOMO-ed into $PayPal(PYPL.US)$ when they announced that they were cancelling their acquisition of $Pinterest(PINS.US)$ . What I failed to take into account was that this was very reflective of the poor management of this entire situation on Paypal's end. Hopefully earnings will save this play.
And that's a wrap for my trading highlights!

It was only when I learnt about inflation, that I realized that leaving my money in the bank isn't the best option. The interest paid by banks is nowhere near inflation rates, which is why people have started investing in other assets, be it stocks, cryptocurrencies, real estate etc.
I got into stocks and started learning to do due diligence, and that included learning how to read a balance sheet and picking out important metrics - P/E, free cash flow, revenue growth, EPS etc. I also learnt about technical analysis, and how I can use different indicators (RSI, MA, EMA) to decide on an entry/selling point. With these tools, I slowly learnt to invest. Moomoo's interface is amazing as it isn't just a trading platform but also has very useful analyses about each company! I applaud you guys for that!
For now, I'm looking at the EV market carefully, $NIO Inc(NIO.US)$ , $XPeng(XPEV.US)$ and $Li Auto(LI.US)$ could be huge, especially with NIO day coming soon. Also looking for a recovery for $Futu Holdings Ltd(FUTU.US)$ , this sell-off has gone on for too long. Happy trading everyone!

$Futu Holdings Ltd(FUTU.US)$ and $UP Fintech(TIGR.US)$ often get mentioned together, and are almost considered a single entity when people talk about Chinese fintech companies. What I'm really interested in is, however, who's the better player here? Would you put money into $UP Fintech(TIGR.US)$ or $Futu Holdings Ltd(FUTU.US)$ , if given a choice? I strongly believe that both are very promising companies, but I seldom see a detailed comparison between the two.