To The Moon

In 2025, more Tiger investors than ever are hitting the million-dollar mark. Through our “The Road to Million Dollars” series, we sit down with these standout traders to explore how they think, stay disciplined, and grow along the way.

At Tiger, investing isn’t just about profit and loss — it’s a journey from ambition to achievement. We hope their stories inspire others to set clear goals and turn the idea of a million dollars from a dream into something real and attainable.

1. An Unexpected Start

Our guest, a 95-born full-time investor based in Shanghai, first entered the market by chance.

He laughs when he recalls his very first trade:

“My dad told me to buy a tech stock. I did — and later realised it was actually a pig-farming company.”

That “mistake” became his first real lesson: research matters more than hype.

Back in 2019, that family incident sparked his curiosity and sent him down the investing path. After leaving university, he started trading full-time. He began in China’s A-share market, learning through trial and error, then turned his attention overseas.

When Chinese ADRs were being heavily sold off, he saw opportunity amid the panic. To him, the market had over-corrected — so he opened a Tiger account to invest in US stocks.

2. His Approach: Low Turnover, Quick Payback

Unlike short-term traders chasing headlines, he keeps turnover low and stays focused on value. But he doesn’t see himself as a “long-term investor” either.

“I don’t invest based on the holding period. I invest based on how fast value returns to fair levels. If that happens in two months instead of two years, that’s even better.”

For him, the key is efficiency — not how long you hold, but how quickly capital compounds.

“A lot of people think holding long-term is something to be proud of, but what really matters is speed. The faster value returns, the faster your capital compounds.”

Patience, he says, isn’t just waiting blindly. It’s knowing exactly when to act.

3. Seeing the Whole Picture

He’s most bullish on consumer stocks and electric-vehicle makers — especially $NIO Inc.(NIO)$ , now his biggest position.

He believes successful investing comes down to understanding a company’s entire story. Numbers and market narratives are only part of the picture. The real question is whether a company’s long-term potential is greater than what’s currently priced in.

To find that answer, he goes straight to the source — real users. He spends hours watching online reviews and discussions on Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and car forums.

“I bought NIO because I saw what real owners were saying — and that emotional connection between users and the brand tells you more than any spreadsheet.”

He sees NIO’s brand power, battery-swap network, and loyal community as major advantages. If U.S.-China trade relations improve and Chinese EVs can gain wider global access, he believes companies like NIO, $XPeng Inc.(XPEV)$ , and $Li Auto(LI)$ could all be re-rated higher.

4. Staying Calm When Markets Crash

When asked how he handles market sell-offs, he shrugs:

“Figure out why prices are falling. If the fundamentals are fine, the drop is a gift.”

He recalls one trade vividly — buying Crystal International $Crystal International Group Ltd.(CRYIF)$ (2232.HK) after Trump’s tariff announcement sent global markets tumbling. While others were panicking, he unpacked the situation with clear reasoning.

He reasoned that improving U.S.–Vietnam relations would benefit Vietnam’s factories — and with 80% of Crystal’s production there, plus a new Uniqlo contract, the setup looked strong. At just five times earnings, he doubled down.

It paid off handsomely.

“When fear takes over, prices drift away from reality. As long as your logic is sound, crashes are often the best buying moments.”

5. Investing as Self-Discipline

He admits investing can be emotional:

“I’ve been angry — like when NIO issued new shares. I’ve also regretted missing POP MART and Xiaomi. Every time I walk past their stores, I still feel it.”

But instead of fighting emotion, he learns from it.

“You can’t avoid emotions. You just have to understand them. The market swings — and so do our hearts. The real danger is letting ego take control.”

For him, investing is a constant practice of humility and self-awareness — not about being right, but about learning faster than others.

6. The Million-Dollar Moment

He doesn’t remember the exact trade that pushed him past a million dollars, but he remembers the feeling:

“It wasn’t excitement. It was clarity, a proof that my way of thinking works.”

Reaching that milestone didn’t change his lifestyle, but it changed his mindset.

“I feel calmer now. Investing brought structure and order to how I think.”

When Tiger sent him the Exclusive Million-Dollar Milestone trophy, he smiled:

“It’s the first time I’ve received something physical to represent a year of effort. It’s beautifully made, heavy, and meaningful. I sent photos to my friends right away.”

For him, it’s more than a keepsake — it’s a reminder that patience and discipline really do pay off.

7. Don’t Chase Answers — Focus on Facts

His favourite quote comes from philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein:

“Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.”

He uses it as a mental check against overthinking.

“Too many investors debate theories that can’t be proven. I focus on what can — supply chains, customers, cash flow, execution.”

Philosophy doesn’t give you stock tips, he says, but it helps you stay grounded and clear-minded.

“Freedom of thought is essential. Once you stop chasing illusions, you start investing with clarity.”

8. His Advice for Beginners

“The key question isn’t what you should believe — it’s what you already believe.”

He warns newcomers not to treat investing like a martial-arts fantasy — searching for secret techniques or “gurus” to follow.

“There’s no magic formula, no hidden trick. Real growth comes from building understanding — and letting that knowledge compound.”

Start small. Learn deliberately. Only act on what you truly understand.

That’s how both confidence and capital grow.

Epilogue

From accidentally buying a “pig stock” to crossing the million-dollar line, his journey has been built on rhythm, patience, and reflection.

He doesn’t chase hype or fight emotion — he observes, reasons, and acts when the facts line up.

“See clearly. Believe deeply. Act with conviction,” he says.

“What you can truly see is worth believing — and what you believe in is worth holding.”