When I first bought TLT, I didn’t imagine it would become the largest holding in my portfolio. It didn’t promise overnight riches. It didn’t trend on social media. It was, quite literally, a basket of long-term U.S. government bonds — about as exciting as watching paint dry. And yet, here I am. TLT now sits at the top of my portfolio, quietly occupying the biggest space in both my investments and my thoughts. Not Tesla. Not Nvidia. Not some exciting AI startup. No. Bonds. Long. Slow. Boring. Beautiful. My average price is around $90.76. Today, it trades near $87.93. iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) On paper, that looks like a loss. If you stopped there, this would be a sad story. The Plot Twist: Dividends But portfolios, like life, are rarely that simple. Because despite the lower
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$Nike(NKE)$ I bought Nike stock and am hoping to profit from a short-term trade. The price is near its 52-week low and still far from its 52-week high, so I see potential for a rebound. I also trust the brand since Nike is well-established, and from personal experience, their products are high quality.
$Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3x Shares(TMF)$ Elevated oil prices can fuel inflation, potentially putting pressure on TMF's performance. As a result, I favor a short-term trading approach rather than a long-term hold.
$Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3x Shares(TMF)$ I bought TMF because its higher volatility, while risky, can also present profitable opportunities, as price movements tend to be faster and more pronounced. As a 3× leveraged ETF tracking long-term U.S. Treasury bonds, gains and losses are amplified, making it suitable for short-term tactical positioning rather than long-term holding. Additionally, the current geopolitical uncertainty involving the U.S. and Iran could increase market volatility and risk premiums, creating potential for both profits and losses depending on timing and market direction.
$Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3x Shares(TMF)$ The U.S.–Iran war remains highly unpredictable, and any escalation could negatively impact markets — including Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (TMF). I sold my position because yesterday's price was much lower, and I felt I had bought in at a relatively higher entry point. TMF is 3× leveraged, which makes it significantly more volatile than regular Treasury ETFs, so I'm cautious about timing my re‑entry. I'm willing to re‑enter if I can get a better entry price.
$Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3x Shares(TMF)$ I bought Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares (TMF) because if a recession happens, bond prices should rise, and TMF can go up more since it is 3× leveraged. However, it is risky and only works well if interest rates really fall.
$Mosaic(MOS)$ Bought this stock at $26.48 and sold at $26.58 - a small but quick profit. While the gain might seem small, trades like this can really add up over time. Every little wins contributes to building overall returns.
$Mosaic(MOS)$ Buy, sell, repeat. For quick trades, I look for stocks trading lower than their recent few-day prices. I only consider those I'm comfortable holding if I can't sell immediately.
$Mosaic(MOS)$ I made a short-term trade in MOS given the recent price. I have confidence in the company's business model so I would be comfortable holding the stock for the long term if I wasn't able to sell.
$Mosaic(MOS)$ I made a short-term trade. I was comfortable buying and selling in the short term because the price had dropped significantly compared to a few days ago. At the same time, I believe the company has a strong business model so I would have been willing to hold it for the long term if I hadn't been able to sell.
$Occidental(OXY)$ I sold all my OXY shares today because I feel that oil prices are highly sensitive to rapidly changing global conditions. They can rise sharply, but they can also fall just as quickly, making them difficult to predict. Given the uncertainty surrounding the ongoing US-Iran tensions, it's hard to know how things will unfold. At the same time, I genuinely hope for peace. Beyond the markets, what matters most is that the situation stabilises and the world becomes a more peaceful place.
$Wendy's(WEN)$ I bought WEN because it's an established fast food chain and I think its business model is fundamentally sound
$iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$ I bought TLT because I see it as safer than many stocks and it provides regular dividends. TLT also has no 30% withholding tax on dividends.
$Arbor(ABR)$ ABR's recent earnings were strong, and the company has announced an ex-dividend date of March 10, with a dividend of $0.30 per share. I continue to believe the stock is undervalued over the long term. However, due to the sharp price increase recently, I decided to sell all my ABR shares and lock in profits. The price was significantly lower just last week, so I took advantage of the rally to realize gains.
$iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF(TLT)$ I bought TLH because its dividend payouts are more frequent than most stocks, providing me with a regular stream of dividend income.
Waiting with TLT: A Story of Patience, Dividends, and Quiet Conviction
Waiting with TLT: A Story of Patience, Dividends, and Quiet Conviction
Thumb Drives, SSDs, and Market Trends: What SanDisk Really Means to Me
I still remember the first time I bought a SanDisk thumb drive. It was about five years ago, and, honestly, I hesitated a bit at the price. It wasn’t cheap. But I needed something reliable—something that wouldn’t die on me after a few months of use. Fast forward to today, and that tiny device is still going strong. Every time I plug it in, I marvel at its durability. For me, it’s been worth every penny. SanDisk, of course, isn’t just about thumb drives. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the practicality of their other offerings—SSDs, memory cards, and a range of accessories. These products quietly make life easier, whether I’m backing up photos, transferring files, or expanding storage on my devices. It’s one of those brands where reliability and utility consistently meet. Now, the c
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I don’t own any of the Magnificent 7 stocks. Not a single share. And yet, every earnings season, I can’t help but watch them closely. Next week is no exception. Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Tesla are set to report after the close on January 28, followed by Apple on the 29th. Headlines are already buzzing. Analysts are predicting Apple to post $2.65 EPS on $137.5 billion in revenue, Microsoft $3.88 EPS on $80.2 billion, and Meta faces extra scrutiny after its last post-earnings selloff. Apple (AAPL) Tesla Motors (TSLA) Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) Microsoft (MSFT) Over the past few years, I’ve noticed a pattern with tech-related stocks: even when they dip, the pullbacks usually feel temporary. Hype seems to have a way of creeping back in, driving prices higher. It’s almost hypnotic—the mar
Curious but Cautious: My Take on the Magnificent 7
Why I Still Don’t Own a Single Singapore Stock
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Why I Still Don’t Own a Single Singapore Stock
Gold Dips On De-Escalation: Would You Take Profit Now?
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BitGo IPO Debut: Can it Replicate Circle's Performance?
Crypto custody firm BitGo is set to make its New York Stock Exchange debut on Thursday, raising $2.13 billion after pricing its IPO at $18 per share—comfortably above the marketed range. Investors couldn’t get enough: the deal was reportedly multiple times oversubscribed, giving the company a valuation around $2.1 billion. That’s serious interest, especially after a year when Bitcoin was down 6.5% and many crypto headlines were “uh-oh” moments. At first glance, BitGo’s strong IPO demand suggests some renewed interest in crypto infrastructure. But the story is more nuanced. BitGo isn’t just a wallet—it provides custody and security services for institutional crypto holdings, helping hedge funds, exchanges, and other financial firms store digital assets safely. In a market still sensitive to
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