🏆 Interview Highlight| @Daisycarro3: Retail Day Trader – From Malaysia to U.S. Markets
Meet @Daisycarro3, a full-time retail day trader who began trading on Bursa Malaysia after Malaysia’s Movement Control Order (MCO) in January 2020. Now, navigating her first year in U.S. markets, she combines technical precision with disciplined risk control to beat the game and achieved third place in the quarter.
[Miser][Miser] Background & Trading Style
Retail Roots
“I’m a pure retail trader—started full-time after MCO 2020 on Bursa Malaysia. This is my first year in the U.S. market.”Daily Focus
Each day, she studies the market heat map, monitors a few high-volume, fundamentally supported stocks, and predicts trading behavior based solely on these picks.
[Smart][Smart] Strategy & Risk Management
Mastering U.S. Rotation
“U.S. market rotation is new to me—I spend around 12 hours a day monitoring a handful of stocks.”Fundamentals First, Technical Second
She selects market leaders with strong fundamentals, then applies technical analysis to time entries and exits.Strict Position Sizing
“I cap risk at $1,000 per trade. I track average daily range and adjust size and entry accordingly—trading price, not expectations.”
[Sad]😢 Biggest Challenge & Market Behavior
Volatility Learning Curve
“This has been the most volatile year I’ve ever traded.”
From panic dips to instant rebounds—like Tesla dropping over Elon Musk’s comments then surging back—every corner market tested her discipline.
“People panic-sold after March only to watch stocks rebound—FOMO reigns.”
🥳🥳Advice for Surviving & Growing
“Rely on your own game plan, not luck—lucky first years happen, but surviving the tough phases that come later is key.”
“Know the market you trade—each behaves differently, even among similar stocks.”
“Stay focused, humble, and innovate continuously. Don’t give in to emotional traps.”
🎖️ Trader Philosophy
“Focus, stay humble, and keep innovating.”
🎁🎁 Summary: @Daisycarro3 shows that retail day trading in volatile markets is possible—with rigorous discipline, strategic risk management, and the humility to learn from each rebound and drop. She reminds us: retail traders can thrive—but only by mastering their craft and refusing to fall into emotional pitfalls.
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