I started in 2012 swingtrading shares with $5000The first stocks I bought were $Apple(AAPL)$ $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ I bought this because I like the companies and I really loved the vision of the CEOsApple was $220 back then before all the splitsAmazon was $233 Tesla was $60In 2013 I started options and luckily turned $2000 into $24,000 within 2 weeks when I invested in Apple options right before the bigger phone came out when my brother had told me they were gonna come out with a new phone. He told me to get options . I called my broker and asked them, How do I buy an option? After that, I started studying like crazy trying to find out the next

$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ crashed almost 5% in 2 hours because JPOW said bad things about economy.Here's 10 things he said everyone missed but insanely important:1. “Tariffs will likely raise inflation and slow growth.”Stat: Tariffs announced are “larger than anticipated.” Businesses have increased imports early in Q1 2025 to beat tariff hikes, dragging GDP forecasts down.2. “Inflation is falling, but still above 2%.”Stat: Headline PCE inflation is at 2.3%, Core PCE is 2.6% YoY (March 2025).3. “Labor market is solid but job growth is slowing.”Stat: U.S. added ~150,000 jobs/month in early 2025, down from 2024’s pace.4. “Higher inflation and higher unemployment may happen together.”Stat: Fed is preparing for stagflation-like conditions (infla

$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ at $540. 50SMA about to cross below 200SMA on DAILY chart. This is DEATH CROSS. One of the biggest bear signals in technical analysis.The last time this happened in March 2022 it lasted for 1 year to Feb 2023. The market was in a massive downtrend.ImageFor whom haven't open CBA can know more from below:🏦 Open a CBA today and enjoy privileges of up to SGD 20,000 in trading limit with 0 commission. Trade SG, HK, US stocks as well as ETFs unlimitedly!Find out more here：Trade on a Cash Boost Account and enjoy up to 6 months of Commission-Free trading.💰Join the TB Contra Telegram Group to Get $10 Trading Vouchers Now🎉

90% of people looking at this chart has no idea what is happening, but it impacts everyone. Here's why:JPM says there's a crisis in the financial system right now — kind of like the pipes in a house getting clogged, but no one's noticing yet.What’s causing this?3 big reasons:Foreign countries are selling US bonds – Countries like China and Japan are selling the “IOUs” they hold. This is like them saying, “We need our money back.”Big investors are getting scared – So they’re protecting their money instead of trading freely. Like if you were worried about the stock market, and decided to hide all your money under the mattress.Hedge funds are backing out of complicated trades – They used to make money by doing fancy trades with bonds, but now those trades are too risky, so they’re pulling out

Everyone’s talking about Trump’s new tariffs, but most people missed the part where your iPhone and laptop were spared. Here’s what’s going on:Trump dropped a massive tariff bomb — some goods now face up to 145% tariffs if they come from countries like China, Vietnam, and India.But — tech stuff like computers, phones, and chips? Totally exempt.Why?Because if he taxed that stuff, we’d all be paying $2,000 for a laptop and $1,500 for a phone — and the tech world would explode.Translation: He doesn’t want a consumer revolt right before the election.So who wins? $Apple(AAPL)$ and tech giants – no supply chain headaches🛍️ Shoppers – no surprise price hikes📈 Markets – tech stocks breathed a sigh of reliefBut don’t get too comfy.This was a strategic carv

The SPY hardly moved from US PPI data and it was really good (lower inflation) and this is why:What’s the data saying?1.US PPI YoY (Year-over-Year):Actual: 2.7%Expected: 3.3%Previous: 3.2%✅ Came in lower than expected!2.US PPI MoM (Month-over-Month):Actual: -0.4%Expected: 0.2%Previous: 0.0%✅ Negative – prices dropped this month!3.US Core PPI YoY (excludes food & energy):Actual: 3.3%Expected: 3.6%Previous: 3.4%✅ Softer than expected!4.US Core PPI MoM:Actual: -0.1%Expected: 0.3%Previous: -0.1%✅ Still negative – very soft inflation pressureWhat does this mean? (Simple Terms)PPI = inflation for businesses.If it’s going up, costs go up, which may lead to price hikes for consumers.This report shows inflation is cooling off – businesses are paying less or not seeing much cost increases.How do

Everything you learn in trading you can use in life. Its the most lucrative skill to master for $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ :10 trading lessons that you should use for life 🧵1. Cut Losses Quickly — Don’t Let Mistakes CompoundTrading: A losing trade can bleed you dry if you let your ego keep you in. Cut it.Life: Whether it's a toxic relationship, bad habit, or a failing business idea—don't let your pride prevent you from letting go. The sooner you act, the smaller the damage.Timing Lesson: Recognize when something is no longer serving you and act decisively before it drains your energy or resources.2. Let Winners Run — Don’t Sabotage MomentumTrading: When a trade is working, don’t get out just because you’re scared to lose your gains.Life: Whe

JPM makes billions on option when it trades under 5000 towards 4500 for $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ so they are betting on 5 things to happen here:1. China tariffs with US to escalate2. A recession or GDP in Q1 to be negative3. Corporate earnings and corporate debt to weaken4. Consumer to default on debt payments5. Inflation to spike because of tariffsOpen a CBA today and enjoy access to a trading limit of up to SGD 20,000 with upcoming 0-commission, unlimited trading on SG, HK, and US stocks, as well as ETFs. Find out more here.Other helpful links:💰Join the TB Contra Telegram Group to Get $10 Trading Vouchers Now🎉

China invented gunpowder and spaghetti. Most people think they will concede and make a deal with President Trump:But, this is a big mistake. 1. Tariffs Haven’t Worked BeforeTrump tried tariffs back in 2018-2019, and guess what? China didn’t fold. Instead, both sides ended up with economic pain, and the U.S. consumer paid more. China has already been through this and survived. They’re not scared to go through it again.2. They’re Less Dependent on the U.S. NowBack in 2018, China relied a lot more on selling stuff to America. But since then, they’ve diversified — building stronger trade ties with countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe. That means they’re not as desperate to keep the U.S. happy like they used to be.3. Retaliation Tools Are ReadyChina has learned how to hit back. If Trump raises

$Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ hit 85 on March 2020 and changed the course of history forever. $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ crashed 25% in 2 days.Trump tariffs are 100x worse in economic impact. VIX can break 70 and head towards 85 to retest.These companies have not reached the bottom yet: $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$ $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ $Microsoft(MSFT)$ $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ $Alphabet(GOOG)$ $Alphabet(

In 3 months, US government has to refinance $4 trillion or pay $10 billion in interest payments. And President Trump knows we don't have money to pay this at all.This is why the FEDS must lower interest rates – and what it means for YOU:Over the next 2 years, the U.S. government has to refinance nearly $10 TRILLION in debt.That’s like refinancing a MASSIVE mortgage – and the new "interest rate" is way higher than the old one.In 2025 alone:$6.2 trillion in debt comes due. It gets rolled over (refinanced), not paid off.Higher interest = higher paymentsWhy it matters to YOU:If rates stay high (like now at ~5.25%). The government pays hundreds of billions more just in interest That extra cost doesn’t come from thin air. It leads to higher taxes, cut social benefits, or more inflation down the

Tariffs are a good thing if you don’t need an IPhone or buy new shoes. In fact, if you don’t eat ginger beef or Peking duck from China, tariffs won’t matter.Example 1: iPhoneLet’s say $Apple(AAPL)$ makes part of the iPhone in China. If it costs $500 to produce and bring it to the U.S.:•Without a tariff: Apple pays $500•With a 30% tariff: Apple pays $500 + $150 = $650Apple won’t want to lose profit, so they’ll raise the price for you. That same iPhone that used to cost $1,000 might now cost $1,150 or more.Example 2: ShoesImagine a pair of shoes made in China costs $50 to import.•Without a tariff: The company pays $50•With a 30% tariff: They pay $50 + $15 = $65To keep their profits, the store might raise the price from $100 to $115 or $120.Summary:W