Have U heard of PayPal ,as a digital wallet, PayPal also faces intense competition from Apple Pay and Google Pay. These two platforms have significant advantages in hardware and operating systems, boasting massive user bases and easily integrating their digital wallets into their existing ecosystems. The development of NFC technology was also a boon for both Apple and Google, enhancing their convenience for in-person payments. Personally, I regularly use Apple Pay because it’s so convenient, whereas I haven't used PayPal for years. One reason for this decline is external and beyond PayPal’s control. During the pandemic, when people were confined to their homes, online transactions surged, and PayPal thrived. This period also saw a spike in interest in fintech, and as a major player in the

$HP Inc(HPQ)$  🗓️📈📊 HPQ ~ Ready for a Late October Boost? 📊📈 🗓️ Kia ora Tiger traders! When it comes to navigating the market, timing is everything! And it looks like Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) is gearing up for something big as we head into late October. Make sure you’ve got this one on your watchlist~ don't sleep on it! September might be here, but the real action could be just around the corner. 🚀 🎯 Latest Market Overview - Post-Market Price: $36.18 (+2.03%) - High: $36.66 | Low: $36.18 - Volume: 12.07M traded (with a turnover of 434.9M) 📈 Technical Analysis ~ It's All About the Pattern Ever feel like you’re seeing a pattern, but it’s just out of reach? Well, HPQ’s chart is a textbook case of geometric genius! If you’ve got an eye for the triang

$Cboe Volatility Index(VIX)$ $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$$Amazon.com(AMZN)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ $Alphabet(GOOGL)$  🔎🔎🕵️🌟 Bear Markets, Yen-derstorms, and FAANG-tastic Opportunities! 🌟🕵️🔍🔍 Kia ora Tiger traders! 🐯 After sifting through market data like a detective fueled by too much coffee, it’s clear this recent dip was the kind of drama we could’ve seen coming from a mile away. Picture this: bearish positions stacking up like a Jenga tower, calls being sold faster than hotcakes, and then — BAM💥! The Yen news gives it the nudge it needed to send everything tumbling down. Now, we’

$META 20240816 525.0 PUT$  $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$  bought some short term puts when market open, currently up 70% before market closes. Will close position tomorrow if profits are worthy and crosses 100%.

$DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$   This stock pulled back for the past few days.  I decided to accumulate more with my spare cash.   In fact, I started accumulating this stock since more than 20 years ago @$18+.  I also likewise accumulated shares for the other 2 Singapore banks.  I stopped accumulation about 10 years ago and practically leave the stocks self run.   The dividends collected so far amounting to more than the original investment amount.  Meanwhile, the stock value stands at 3 times of the original investment value.    The nest egg has grown considerable size, definitely beats the inflation rate.  I call this, 'the golden goose that lays gold

**Investing in SPY500 and QQQ ETFs: A Historical Performance Review** Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) like the SPY500 and QQQ have become popular investment vehicles for those looking to gain exposure to a broad market index or a specific sector. The SPY500 ETF, which tracks the S&P 500 index, and the QQQ ETF, which mirrors the NASDAQ-100 index, are two of the most widely recognized ETFs in the market. Let's delve into their historical performance and compare them with the returns typically achieved by options traders. **SPY500 ETF (SPY) Historical Performance** The SPY500 ETF, also known as the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), has shown a robust performance over the years. As of May 2024, the SPY has delivered a **1-Year Return of 24.69%** and a **3-Year Return of 8.13%**. Looking at th

$Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$  📈🌊🏄‍♀️Riding the Market Waves: A Guide to Profiting from Buying the Dip🏄‍♂️🌊📉 In the volatile realm of the stock market, there's a strategy that separates the pros from the rookies: buying the dip. It's not just a tactic; it's a calculated move that can lead to substantial gains. So, let's gear up and explore the art of riding the market waves! 🌊📈Navigating the Choppy Waters: The Dip Buying Blueprint📉🌊 Picture this: your go-to stock takes a sudden nosedive, sending shockwaves through the market. While panic ensues, you remain composed. You understand that stocks often bounce back after a dip, presenting an opportunity for savvy investors like yourself. But how do you navigate these choppy waters? The key is preparation.

$Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ Investing in the stock market can be both exciting and daunting, especially during periods of market volatility. One common strategy that investors use to capitalize on market downturns is buying the dip. However, many people argue that timing the market is impossible and that attempting to do so can be risky. [Sly]   What does it mean to buy the dip? Essentially, buying the dip refers to purchasing stocks when their prices have experienced a temporary decline or correction, often due to broader market sell-offs or negative sentiment. The idea behind this strategy is to take advantage of discounted prices and position oneself for potential future gains as the market recovers. While buying the dip can be a lucr

Disney share price down since start of the year Disney's stock was down 9.5% following the release of its quarterly results. The most obvious issue that stood out was Disney's losses, which reversed the profits from the previous quarter. It's apparent that the acquisition has not yielded the expected results, and Disney has struggled to leverage it effectively in enhancing its business. This suggests that the goodwill is likely to be further impaired in the future, potentially leading to more losses for Disney. Additionally, a portion of the goodwill is tied to the cable TV sector, which is on the decline. These assets are also likely to be impaired. Turning this situation around is no easy task, as you can see. There's considerable baggage to shed. Even though Disney+ has performed well a

🌟🌟🌟Buying the Dip involves purchasing stocks during a market decline and is closely associated with another popular saying "Buy Low, Sell High" However the reality is no one, not even the experts can say exactly when is the perfect time to buy.  Buying the Dip implies timing the market.  However if buying the dip is consistently effective, everyone would be doing it. What happens if you think you are buying the dip of a certain stock but the stock keeps going down? So since we can't time the market, it is best to use a dollar cost average strategy to buy great quality stocks that over time will grow exponentially through the magic of compounding.  When I first started investing I tried to buy the dip but frankly that has not been too successful for me.  Since

I'm kinda all in at the mo, so no spare cash to buy much at all sadly. I am single so maybe I could sell my body on the street to raise a few dollars, but being a male in my early 50s, I don't rate my chances. But if I did have some spare cash, I'd be buying more of the businesses I already invest in that have dipped. Why? Because I understand them. For example $Arbor(ABR)$ has dipped, it's a property investment business, so the higher interest rate environment is impacting its price, but it's maintaining a great dividend yield of over 10%, and has a growing dividend. And interest rates will come down eventually. Buying the dip is an interesting concept to me because many of my stocks haven't actually dipped. I tend to use a counter cyclical approa

$Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$  $Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$   Buying stocks on the dip, also known as "buying the dip," is a strategy where investors purchase stocks when their prices experience a temporary decline or pullback from recent highs. Here are some key steps to consider when implementing this strategy: 1. Identify Strong Companies: Focus on companies with strong fundamentals, solid business models, competitive advantages, and promising growth prospects. Look for companies with consistent revenue growth, earnings stability, and a history of strong performance even during market downturns. 2. Set Price Targets: Determine your target prices for the stocks you're interested in based on fundamental analy

Don't just buy the dip blindly. Make sure it's a good company n good stock in the first place, and it will still be a great company in 10 years. Next is to find out the intrinsic value of the company. Don't buy when it's overvalued. Buy only when it's cheaper than its intrinsic value. Next is to time your buys. Look for areas of support to buy cos that's where the stock might bottom and rebound. If it's a great company like Apple, Nvidia, it will surely rebound in the future. Just look at those who bought Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft during the bear market in 2022.

I always have the ability to time the market wrongly. I have bought $Intel(INTC)$ thinking it will rebound. Now it has sunken hopelessly to the pit. Timing the market is definitely not a good strategy.

Buying the dip? Catching falling knife? Have you try it before? You end up earning a lot or losing everything? Haha. Well, buy the dip is a term used to describe an investment strategy of buying a fundamentally sound asset when its price falls, commonly due to outside factors. Investors then“buy the dip”in anticipation of prices recovering for that asset. As buying the dip increases an investor's position, the returns can be higher if prices increase, but the risk of a potential loss can also be greater if prices fall. Personally, I practice 2 different strategies when. Buying the dip: 1. Firstly is purely fundamental and belief. If you trust the company is doing well and the share price is short term affected due to black swan issue, then that's an entry point during the dip. 2. Otherwis

Personally I prefer to dividend stocks instead of High Technology stocks. I just want to beat inflation and I don't envy other people's quick money. My portfolio were all traditional industries except HST ETF, such as public utilities, REIT, transport services, food, drinks, medical services, electronic manufacturing and tourism. The high-tech stocks were never cheap, they often turn to either trapped or sold too early in my case. Investors of high Technology stocks emotion were worried and uneasy. Technology stocks and new productivity can take a long time for technology to be transformed into real profits, but short-term operations are very laborious! I agreed only Tech stocks can earn quick money. Traditional stocks are mainly easy to understand, have good valuations, and have fixed d