In this wild market, I’ve come to believe there are only three types of investors who consistently make money:

The Patient Long-Term Holder

These are the ones who buy great companies, ignore the noise, and let compounding do the work. They don’t flinch during corrections — in fact, they often buy more. Their edge? Time, conviction, and emotional control.

The Calculated Trader

Fast, nimble, and armed with a strategy. These folks read charts like a language, manage risk with discipline, and don’t fall in love with any stock. It’s a game of probabilities, and they play it like a chess match — not a casino.

The Opportunistic Contrarian

They buy when everyone’s panicking and sell into euphoria. It takes guts to go against the crowd, but this type thrives on fear and greed. They see value where others see disaster — and that’s often where fortunes are made.

As for me? I’m still figuring out my identity — but if I had to choose, I’m probably a mix of all three. I like buying quality during dips, trading momentum when it’s there, and keeping dry powder for those rare “blood in the streets” moments.

Knowing which type of investor I am helps me sharpen my strategy. I don’t need to be everything — I just need to be consistent in what I do best. Because in the end, the market doesn’t care what type you are — it only rewards what works.