Which Stock Made You Feel Like You Could Retire with One Big Win?

In the world of investing, there’s always that one stock that makes you think, “If I catch this one, I’ll be financially free.” Two weeks ago, a WSB investor timed the dip in SMCI perfectly and earn £289,384.58 (about $357,000). However, dip buying can't be right everytime. Peter Lynch famously said, “Trying to catch the bottom is like trying to grab a falling knife.” Which stock made you feel like one big win could let you retire? Have you ever successfully timed the bottom—or did you end up trapped? What signals do you use to determine if a stock has truly stabilized?

avatarboonzyyy
27 minutes ago
2025 has too much uncertainty, looking for buy entry for TSLA and UNH
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avatarTiger_comments
02-23

Which Stock Made You Feel Like You Could Retire with One Big Win?

In the world of investing, there’s always that one stock that makes you think, “If I catch this one, I’ll be financially free.” Recently, $SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC(SMCI)$ has given one investor exactly that feeling.A perfect dip-buy and inverse WSB: retirement is so close?Two weeks ago, a WSB investor timed the dip in SMCI perfectly and earn £289,384.58 (about $357,000). He believes the company remains strong and undervalued. As long as it successfully files its 10-K report and improves internal financial management, market confidence could be restored. He believes that if SMCI meets its earnings guidance, the stock could hit $150+ this year.He’s confident because this isn’t his first big win. Back during $Re
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Which Stock Made You Feel Like You Could Retire with One Big Win?
avatarDan1192
02-25
$SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC(SMCI)$  Making money enough through one trade which allows you to retire, you say? It has to be a stock pick within the high risk high reward range.  I bought into this stock a while ago but didn't really share with anyone. I chanced upon it while screening for a potential next $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$ . I invested a small amount, money that I can afford to lose without losing sleep.  Presenting.. $The Metals Company(TMC)$   Below is the research from Perplexity and fact checked by myself, so reader discretion is advised.  ***The Metals Company (TMC), a pione
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avatarkianweiting
04-17
$贤能(41O.SI)$ is looking to list Coliwoo, a highly valued brand in coliving. A great move to unlock inherent value in the company 
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avatarSpiders
02-24

Which Stock Made You Feel Like You Could Retire with One Big Win?

In investing, there's always that one stock that makes you think, "If I catch this one, I’ll be financially free." We’ve all seen stories of traders who made life-changing money on a single trade. Just two weeks ago, a WallStreetBets investor timed the dip in SMCI perfectly and walked away with £289,384.58 (about $357,000) in profit. But for every success story, there are countless traders who mistime their moves—because let’s be honest, dip buying isn’t always the right move. Peter Lynch famously said, “Trying to catch the bottom is like trying to grab a falling knife.” That’s the reality of stock investing—timing is hard, luck plays a big role, and most people don’t get it right every time. My Perspective: Why I Don't Believe in "One Big Win" Personally, I don’t think I could ever retire
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avatarKKLEE
02-23
$SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC(SMCI)$  Every investor dreams of that one perfect trade—the stock that skyrockets beyond expectations, making retirement feel suddenly within reach. Whether it’s a high-risk growth stock, a deep-value turnaround, or a perfectly timed market move, we’ve all had moments of wondering: What if this is the one? Let’s take a look at some of the biggest retirement-making stocks in recent years and what made them so special. 1. The Mega-Cap Tech Giants: When Early Believers Won Big Some of the biggest wealth creators have been the tech titans that reshaped industries. Apple (AAPL) – Imagine holding Apple since the early 2000s when it was a struggling computer company. A $10,000 investment in 2003 is worth over $5 million tod
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avatarShyon
03-20
Investing has been a journey of constant learning, and key principles have helped me minimize losses. One major lesson was realizing that while opportunities are plenty, not all are right for me. Early on, I chased too many stocks, but by narrowing my focus and aligning investments with my strategy, I made better decisions and avoided unnecessary risks. A crucial mindset shift was understanding that investing isn’t about proving myself right but making money. I used to hold onto losing positions, hoping the market would turn in my favor. When I prioritized flexibility—cutting losses when needed and adapting to market conditions—my portfolio became more stable. Patience and valuation became essential to my strategy. I once believed growth justified any price, but I learned that even great c
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avatarLiverpoolRed
03-20
I learnt "Patience is Key". One of the rarest and most valuable qualities I learned was patience. If u bought a company share that u study the business model is good and with potential growth, you should not be panic when the share price drop drastically. U should trust the companu business model. I had experienced myself like the share I had bought $Alibaba(BABA)$ and $Sea Ltd(SE)$ . These 2 shares price had dropped more than 50% of my purchase price. However, i trust the company business model and hold on the shares till now. I had made more than 30% now. U need to be patience.
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avatarDiAngel
03-20
Patience and don’t FOMO. What goes up must come down. Maybe applicable for SG market n not US market. Anyway, me being a long term investor, sometimes just switch off monitoring the stock market, n just enjoy my vacation while it lasts. Photo taken from one of Almaty’s metro station. @MHh @ELI_59 @Wayneqq @HelenJanet @melson @JoeLeong @bernardtayet @U
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avatarMkoh
03-10
There’s no single stock guaranteed to deliver a retirement-sized win in one shot—anyone claiming otherwise is either lucky or selling you something. High-risk, high-reward plays like leveraged ETFs (e.g., $TSLL tied to Tesla) get hyped for their potential to explode, especially if Tesla’s growth keeps defying gravity. A big win there could theoretically 10x your money in a few years if stars align—think $100k turning into $1M. But the flip side’s brutal: volatility can wipe you out just as fast, and most don’t have the stomach for it. Historically, stocks like Amazon or Apple have turned small bets into retirement nest eggs, but those were decades-long grinds, not one-hit wonders.  For a shorter horizon, speculative names in tech or biotech—say, a small-cap AI firm or a drug company a
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avatarMrzorro
03-20
Thanks , @Tiger_comments , for sharing these amazing principles. I think it concludes mostly all the valuable lessons from my mistake. I wish I could have seen this earlier [Cry]
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avatarhighhand
03-20
buy good businesses. don't over allocate. hold for 5 to 10 years.
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avatarWanEH
03-21
must set a cut loss point and execute it with discipline
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avatarBunifa Latif
03-20
One has to be patient and play the long game
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avatarAN88
03-20
keep long term. know what U are buying
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avatarTheStrategist
03-20
Good advice ya
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avatarGOPAY BM1WZ7T2
02-24
SMCI is the 1 Big Win. AI Server Dominance: SMCI is a leader in AI-optimized servers, partnering with NVIDIA (Blackwell GPUs) and Microsoft to meet surging demand for AI infrastructure. FY2026 Revenue Guidance: $40 billion (70% growth from FY2025), deemed "conservative" by CEO Charles Liang. Historic Price Surge: 5-Year Return: +1,336% (driven by generative AI boom and cloud adoption). 52-Week High: $122.90 (March 2024), though shares corrected to $56.07 by February 2025. Market Sentiment & Catalysts: News Highlights: Strategic AI partnerships, bullish revenue cycles, and data center sector growth (9.29% CAGR projected through 2033). Options Activity: Elevated implied volatility and gamma spikes near key price levels amplified speculative interest. Financial Metrics: Valuation: P/E 27.
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avatarEmotional Investor
02-23
Personally, i have not done well buying the dip. Its a falling knife for a reason. $Pfizer(PFE)$ was a great example, great company but just kept going lower. But thats a cyclical stock. I think buying the dip requires one fundamental. Knowledge. This month i have been buying $Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF(SCHD)$ and $Realty Income(O)$. Why? Because i sold them both at a nice profit, I understand both companies very well, both dividend stocks that when i sold didn’t have the same allure going forward. With schd, the dividend yield wasn’t as consistent as others, with O the yield was low. But for both now, due to the price drop, totally different. Both are solid inves
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avatarMHh
02-23
I have not had a big win that will allow me to retire. I manage my risks and will not put in great amounts of money in a single stock. I don’t believe in timing the market in trades as it is too difficult to always win it. I do buy the dips and have to wait some time to ride it out to profit eg Tencent. I would average down while I wait it out. The most important thing is to buy fundamentally sound companies that are facing a rough patch due to macro factors. I typically buy the dip when my price point has been reached eg dropped by a certain percentage or wait till the first reversal to uptrend. @HelenJanet @rL @KYHBKO
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avatarSeedsOfJoy
02-23
We've all heard stories of individuals who've made life-changing profits from a single investment. However, I'm a firm believer in managing risk and taking a slow and steady approach. No get-rich-quick schemes or reckless bets for me! Instead, I focus on consistent, long-term growth. It may not be glamorous, but it's a reliable way to build wealth over time. What about you? Share your thoughts and experiences! Let's support each other on our financial journeys and celebrate the small and big wins along the way 🥳
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