🌟🌟🌟The S&P 500 Index gained 10% in Q1 24, its best start to the Year since 2019, hitting 22 record closing highs.  The rally was broad based with 10 out of 11 sectors rising and more than half of the Index's stocks reaching new highs.  Similarly my portfolio has also risen with the markets. My US portfolio has performed rather well  in comparison to my Singapore portfolio.  The best performing ETF is $Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLE)$ which is up 63%.  This is due to the geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.  The latest hot spot is the Iran Israeli tensions.   Oil prices have climbed in recent weeks.  Brent Crude oil has risen more than 20% since December.  XLE ETF

**Splendid Start to the Year: Reflecting on Q1** 🎉💼💰💫 In my first quarter, I've been actively engaged in selling PLTR put stocks and exploring call options, which has led to a remarkable estimated annual return of 42.88%. This return surpasses the market performance, boasting a 12.8% return, outperforming the NASDAQ by 2% as indicated by the data. 📈🔍👀💰$Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$   **Strategic Moves: Maximizing Returns** 💡📈💸🎯 To achieve this, I utilized a strategy revolving around my existing PLTR stocks. For instance, with my PLTR shares initially acquired at a cost of $22.20, I strategically sold in-the-money calls. For instance, by selling a call option with a strike price of $22 and receiving a premium

**Title: Reflecting on the First Quarter: A Financial Journey 📈📅** **Heading 1: Introduction** As April arrives, it marks the end of the first quarter, offering an opportune moment for reflection on the financial journey thus far. Let's delve into the successes, challenges, and strategies that have shaped the past three months. **Heading 2: Stock Performance** The first quarter saw notable fluctuations in the stock market. For instance, my investments in insurance stocks, like Prudential, surged from $100 to $118, accompanied by a gratifying $1.30 dividend yield  **Heading 3: Options Trading Ventures** Engaging in options trading brought both triumphs and setbacks. While my Manulife covered call contracts were called away, resulting in profit realization, I also experienced successful

First three months of 2024 are definitely a good start of the year! My portfolio is profitable overall and better than expected, except for Tesla  [Cry] I am very optimistics about bank-related stocks since they perform quite well! $American Express(AXP)$ My overall cash flow is OK as my investment strategy is DCA but not panic buying/ selling [Cool] One lesson I learned so far is always not FOMO, especially with the AI hype right now, most investors would chase high on the AI-related stocks and eventually fail to take profit/stop loss. My upcoming strategy will be continuing DCA US ETF and also ETF from emerging markets! Cheers!

Earnings Calendar (08 Apr 2024) There are a few earnings of interest this week namely Delta, Citi, State Street, and BlackRock. The earnings season continues for Q1 of 2024 quarter, with the banking sectors leading the way. Let us look at BlackRock in detail. Observations: The revenue of the company grew from $11 billion in 2014 to $17.8 billion in the year 2023. Gross profit grew from $6 billion in 2014 to $8.6 billion in 2023 Operating profit grew from $4.5 billion in 2014 to $6.3 billion in 2023. Though it is not the record operating profit in 2021 common it remains a highly profitable operating margin that last ended at 35.5% in 2023. The free cash flow (FCF) 10-year median margin stands at a strong 32.8%. The gross profit margin stands at 50.7% from 10-year median. At the price-earnin

My 1st quarter 2024 as an investor was Improving. New year new hope. I can said in the first 3 month of 2024, my profolio is getting better even though it is still in red [Facepalm]  [Spurting]   I managed to cut off my loss more than I can expected which is good[Sly]  most of them is breakeven.  My cash flow temporary is in 2%. 98% still in stock market. I will try to selloff more if possible. My idea cashflow will be 35% if can[LOL]   I had learn that better to cut loss in time rather than holding it. There are many stock in my profolio that is dropped until penny stock. Some even dropped over 75% such as $Lucid Group Inc(LCID)$ . Selling it and invest in another potential stock maybe can c

I've had an indifferent Q1 of 2024 due to the construction of my portfolio. My portfolio consists of US stocks, Chinese stocks and SG stocks. It's very diversified into tech, consumer discretionary, REITs etc. Although the SP500 has been doing well, my Chinese stocks and REITs have seen almost no recovery and have been in the doldrums for very long. It will only start to look better when the Red cute rates, my REITs start to recover, and China starts to recover too. In the meantime, I'll just have to sit tight and bid my time.

My 1st quarter 2024, my profolio is getting better even though it is still in red. I managed to cut off my loss more than I can expected which is good  most of them is breakeven. My cash flow temporary is in 2%. 98% still in stock market. I will try to selloff more if possible. My idea cashflow will be 35%. I had learn that better to cut loss in time rather than holding it. There are many stock in my profolio that is dropped until penny stock.Selling it and invest in another potential stock maybe can cover back the loss instead of waiting it to rise back to the price. My investment plan for the remainder of the year is better to buy the stock that are more stable or good dividend payment which can hold for long term. Invest responsibility ( kind like drinking  alcohol responsibi

First three months been busy trading $Intel(INTC)$ until it is down in the pit now! From $51 dropped to $35, more than 31% of investment shaved off! Loss, Loss, Loss. What say you? Thanks @TigerEvents Liked and shared this article.

as for my case, for beginning of the year I was still alright. but after I switch to option with some careless mistakes, I was down badly [Cry] mistakes learned and will not make the same mistake again. Wishing all Traders and myself with Good Lucks starting from Q2 onwards [Allin] [Allin]

Thank goodness, after 2 long years, finally broke even for shares picked up GS and C due to ELN/FCN knock-in... But SG REITs still severely underwater, especially Suntec and Keppel DC (defaulter).

first 3 month only slightly better... though it rebounded off the lows but nothing to scream about unless inhad bought stocks.like meta or Microsoft etc @SR050321 @N30 @Success88  @melson

I had a wonderful Q1 as most of my shares are in the US stock market and in the Magnificent 7. Looking forward to the other sectors recovery in the subsequent quarters

Replying to @IAS:An intersting start to the year - a few lessons including how ever much you think the results are going to move the price at reporting season its tricky and hanging in or selling 50% is probably better than jumping ship. i would still be creating stop losses after 10 % gains on all positions. [Sly]//@IAS:My first Quarter in 2024 is slightly better than last year’s first Quarter. So that’s a good thing. Still I’m lagging behind my original plan, so i did not make more than expected. So far I’ve learned to be more patient this year whether as an investor or trader. I’m looking forward to my portfolio progress for the rest of the year.

1st 3 months a lot of missed opportunities especially not getting DBS when price was low. Now shoot up sp high

Almost everything is bullish everywhere and good opportunities to buy cheap is getting more scarce. This won't last forever 

The first 3 months were pretty decent for my portfolio, but sad that there were notbmany buying opportunities