In this stock trading competition, @Davis777ught over five years since pre-COVID—stood out by combining macro-trend agility with a deep focus on AI and tech growth names. Through rigorous fundamental research, emotional discipline, and timely technical analysis, he crafted a strategy that thrived amid tariff shocks and market swings.🔥💪 Core StrategiesAI & Tech Growth Targeting “I concentrated on AI-driven companies with strong fundamentals and competitive edges, diversifying initially and then reallocating based on earnings reports and geopolitical shifts.”Adaptive Allocation “When markets moved on tariff news or earnings surprises, I adjusted my weightings—shifting away from vulnerable names into undervalued

In the week of June 16–20, U.S. stocks were largely flat. $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ and $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ eked out ~0.2% gains, while $S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell roughly 0.2%.Early optimism from constructive U.S.–China trade talks in London gave way to caution as the week progressed.Escalating Israel–Iran tensions pushed oil to a four-month high and sent investors into safe-haven assets.On the data front, U.S. inflation softened , and the Federal Reserve held rates steady . Robust Treasury demand drove yields lower on these rate-cut expectations. $HSI(HSI)$closed the wee

In this stock trading competition, @Chan_Hugo leveraged a deep understanding of geopolitics and macro trends to lock in a winning China‑focused strategy. Moving from China to Singapore at age 18 to attend NUS, he’s been trading U.S., HK, and A‑share markets since 2021—always with an eye on how politics drives prices. Core Strategy: Long China on Political TailwindsMarket Direction Calls 📈“I long whatever has the highest probability of rising—and for the past two years that’s been China. I believe Fed rate cuts and economic recovery would power HK and A‑shares, so 90% of my holdings stayed there.”Dealing with “Fake Bulls” 🐂❌“Hong Kong and A‑shares often bounce on false optimism, making this journey painful—

During the week of June 9–13, both U.S. and Hong Kong markets experienced mixed trading activity amid global geopolitical tensions and cautious optimism around trade developments. In the U.S., equities ended the week lower— $S&P 500(.SPX)$ down 0.4%, $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ down 0.6%, and $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ off 1.3%—pressured by Middle East uncertainty and rising energy costs after the Israel–Iran conflict sparked a spike in oil and diesel prices.Meanwhile, volatility remained elevated due to ongoing concerns over “tariff stacking” and unresolved export controls on rare-earth minerals, despite tentative progress in

When you think of successful traders, you might imagine finance graduates from top schools. But @Mathematical Money’s journey tells a different story—starting from shipyards and construction, and eventually mastering markets through real-life experience, discipline, and smart use of options. 💼📈🥰 Background & Investment Journey“My name is Shian Pin, and I’m an engineer by training.”Starting his career in shipyards and later shifting to the construction industry, Shian Pin credits his early exposure to company financials—thanks to supportive bosses—as the foundation for his investment path. 🏗️He began with short-term trades in stocks, forex, and commodities, but found true consistency only after adopting a “buy

No financial degree? No problem. For @宇哲颖everything started with curiosity—and a Tiger Brokers account. With zero formal finance training, he learned investing through practice, community content, and continuous market observation. His calm, calculated, and cash-conscious approach helped him stand out in this year’s trading competition. 💪📊 Background & Learning Path“No finance education or training. All self-taught—and through Tiger Broker.”With a DIY approach to investing, @宇哲颖 built his entire trading toolkit from online learning and real-world exposure.👏 Strategy During the CompetitionAdaptive to Market Sentiment 🔄His strategy wasn

During the week of May 26–30, both Hong Kong and U.S. stock markets showed overall resilience. U.S. equities posted their fifth consecutive weekly gain, driven by cooling inflation data, strong tech earnings—especially from $NVIDIA(NVDA)$—and a temporary easing in tariff tensions. $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ outperformed among major indices. In Hong Kong, $HSI(HSI)$ rebounded early on tech and financial strength but later declined due to a pullback in major tech names, ending the week slightly lower amid continued concerns over global trade uncertainty.Competition Highlights:🔹 Most-traded stock and Top-performing stock:

In this stock trading competition, @mushrooz leveraged five years of investing experience—starting just before the COVID era—to craft a methodical approach focused on options and long-term growth sectors. His blend of disciplined option strategies and forward-looking stock picks carried him to the top.😍 Strategy & ExecutionThe Wheel Strategy on Quality Names 🔄He ran the classic wheel on companies and ETFs with strong balance sheets and growing profits—selling puts to acquire shares and covered calls to generate income.Adaptive to Macro Shocks 🌪️When tariffs from the U.S.–China trade war dented his portfolio, he doubled down with the right mindset and reallocated into resilient assets.🔍 Stock & Option Select

Last week (May 19–23, 2025), global equity markets declined amid renewed trade tensions and rising bond yields.U.S. Markets: $S&P 500(.SPX)$ fell 2.6%, $Dow Jones(.DJI)$dropped 2.5%, and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ declined 2.5%, marking the worst weekly performance in seven weeks. Investor sentiment was dampened by former President Donald Trump's announcement of potential 50% tariffs on European Union imports and a proposed 25% tariff on foreign-manufactured smartphones, targeting companies like Apple. These developments raised concerns about escalating trade conflicts and their impact on multinational corporati

With his investment journey beginning amid the 2020 pandemic market dip, @Sasabbat has grown into a thoughtful and strategic investor. Despite a modest background and just a few years of experience, his consistency and long-term mindset shone through in this year’s stock trading competition. 🏆💪 A Journey That Started with Crisis“I began investing in 2020, thinking the COVID-19 market drop was a good opportunity. Back then, I didn’t clearly understand the difference between investing and trading. My wife introduced me to financial content creators like Adam Khoo, and that opened up a new world for me.”In 2023, he expanded into options trading and has since maintained strong

Last week (May 12–16), global equity markets broadly rallied on hopes for sustained trade de-escalation and solid economic data, though pockets of caution emerged amid mixed corporate earnings and regional headwinds.🥰U.S. MarketsU.S. stocks extended their rebound from early-month tariff fears, with $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ each posting gains for the sixth straight week and the Dow rising comfortably above 34,000. Investor sentiment was buoyed by a 90-day U.S.–China tariff truce and cooler-than-expected April inflation, which together drove strong inflows into equity funds for the first time in five weeks—$12.9 billion net bought—especially into large-caps an

In this stock trading competition, @sean_8120 out with just over three years of trading experience. As a working-class white-collar investor, he combines technical and fundamental analysis with unwavering patience to navigate volatile markets.Key Strategies Employed During the CompetitionDynamic Position Swaps 🔄Sold underperforming stocks and rotated into names with stronger upside potential, keeping his portfolio agile.Technical-First Stock Selection 📊Focused on support and resistance levels, moving averages, and only high-quality companies to identify robust entry points.Position Sizing & Volatility Management ⚖️While not using special risk tools, he controlled position sizes tightly and remained flexible—locking

During the week of May 5–9, U.S. and Hong Kong equities saw muted overall moves amid tariff headlines, central bank caution and a landmark U.S.–U.K. trade deal:U.S. Markets: $S&P 500(.SPX)$ snapped its nine-day winning streak on Monday as President Trump’s imposition of fresh 100% tariffs on foreign-made films spooked investors. Mid-week relief came after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and semiconductor stocks rallied late on hopes of eased AI-chip restrictions. Thursday’s announcement of the first new U.S.–U.K. trade agreement under this administration—reducing U.K. car tariffs and opening agricultural access—further lifted sentiment, though major indices still finished the week slightly lower: the S&P 500 fell 0.47% and

As Season 1 comes to a close, we sat down with three standout performers—@Bonta (Team Leader of Relax and Grow, 2nd-place team), @Optionspuppy (Team Leader of Optionspuppy, Top 10 team), and @snowflower (Top 20 individual)—to uncover the strategies behind their success.🔹 1. Season 1 Performance Recap👏Relax and Grow delivered a team-average return of \~12%, securing 2nd place under Bonta’s balanced approach.Optionspuppy’s cash-secured options strategy powered their squad into the Top 10.Snowflower captured a Top 20 individual ranking by riding sector rotations and dividend yields.🔹 2. Key Trading Strategies😉Options Selling with

During the week of April 28 to May 2, 2025, U.S. and Hong Kong stock markets experienced significant gains, driven by positive economic data and easing trade tensions.$S&P 500(.SPX)$ achieved a nine-day winning streak, its longest since 2004, closing at 5,686.67 on May 2. $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ rose 1.4%, and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ gained 1.5% during the same period. These gains were fueled by a stronger-than-expected April jobs report, which showed 177,000 new jobs added and an unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2%. Investor sentiment was further bolstered by optimism over potential easing of U.S.-China trade tensions,

Last week (April 21–25), U.S. stock markets were volatile: a heavy sell-off on Monday saw the Dow drop 3.19%, $S&P 500(.SPX)$ 3.27% and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ 3.48% amid President Trump’s attacks on the Fed, but the tide turned midweek thanks to strong Big Tech earnings and hints of easing U.S.-China tariff tensions, driving $S&P 500(.SPX)$ up 4.6%, the Nasdaq 6.7% and $Dow Jones(.DJI)$ 2.5% on the week.Meanwhile in Hong Kong, $HSI(HSI)$ rebounded from earlier trade-war jitters to gain roughly 2.74%