Im James, though some friends jokingly call me "Avalanche" because I have had my fair share of building snowballs, only to watch them crumble spectacularly. It's all part of the journey, right?
My journey in the markets began when I was 19, interning in metals futures trading. From there, I pursued a degree in Economics and Finance, which paved the way for roles as a hedge fund analyst, a quant and eventually an oil trader. Now im 30 and awa...

In recent trades, especially in unidirectional reverse market conditions, short options have suffered substantial losses. The diagram shows the action of rolling over options before expiration, with the options due to expire soon already causing over 90% losses. In order to continue their persistent judgment, traders resort to rolling over options and increasing investments to see if losses can be reduced. It is hoped that everyone will take this as a warning not to engage in unilateral short selling, and to have underlying stocks in options trading for hedging. It is hoped that everyone will take this as a warning.
Also, I hope everyone will have a profitable year in 2024, continue to profit in 2025, and start the journey of doubling their wealth in life.

When it comes to Apple, it’s hard not to admire its dominance and innovation. I’ve always liked Warren Buffett’s take—stick to companies with products people love. Apple ticks that box perfectly, but I'm thinking of switching things up in 2025.

I’ve mostly held straight shares, but now I’m curious about dabbling in options. Would options give me a way to manage risk while testing potential upside? Or am I better off adding more shares and staying the course? The number...