1. Describe your half-year performance in one word.

Thrilling

2. What did you learn from a fluctuating market?

When volatility spikes, it may be possible to generate above-average profits, but I also run the risk of losing a larger amount of capital in a relatively shorter period of time. Nonetheless, if I am disciplined, I may be able to take advantage of volatility—while minimizing risks.

In fluctuating market markets, profits can suddenly vanish and turn into losses, so I consider ways to lock in more gains when I can. One approach here would be to lower the profit target for parts of my positions. If my stock is moving sharply higher, I would consider selling a portion of my position, while letting the remainder ride to capture any further gains.

3. What is your investment plan for the remainder of the year?

I will consider to include more defensive assets in my portfolio for more stability. Defensive assets, such as cash and cash equivalents and Singapore government bonds can help to stabilize my portfolio when stocks are slipping.

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