Food for thoughts. Are you concerned that US economy might turn recessionary ? It was “sort of” a wake up call last, last week when the US non-farm payroll report for July 2024 was released. In just one day, all the weeks of positive gains, evaporated into thin air. Since then, it has been “bugging” me at the back of my mind. To get a “better” perspective of things, I have been reading. Below is a post that I feel is balanced and would like to share it here. Enjoy ! Last last week’s July jobs report led some economists and investors to worry that recession is on its way. The numbers included an increase of 114,000 in non-farm payrolls during July, down from 179,000 in June and far below analysts’ forecast of a 175,000 gain. And the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, the highest level since Oc

My investing journey started in 2021  It was a hell ride the day I started this journey. I have learnt a lot throughout this investing journey. Having a sound mind to invest and to read financial statement also a business.  2024 YTD - 17% ROR  Recover the losses that incur over 2021-2022. Dollar cost average into ETFs. Investing and making sure I have enough "Bullets" to average down the companies I invested. Along the way I sold companies at losses that didn't make sense to make in valuation or business that I didn't understand.  Those who are suffering from losses do not be discourage. Don't chase the losses but focus on improving and understanding reading financial statement and business.  A great business invest at a wrong valuation, is a bad investment. 

I consider myself as a conservative investor, you won’t be seeing me owning stocks which some of you see it daily in your watchlist 😂 However, here’s a breakdown of the business/stocks that I own currently in 2024: Rough % estimate allocated: - 70% , ETFs - ⁠30% , Individual stocks ETFs: SCHG (large cap), SCHM (mid cap), SCHA (small cap), MCHI (China ETFs) US Stocks: PayPal, Alibaba, Atkore, Dollar general SG Stocks: OCBC I will do a valuation and summary of the factors I use to help in my decision/consideration. I also created a valuation calculator which helps in my assumption or tell me a story of what I could expect in 10years time of a business. Ultimately we have our own risk appetite and you know yourself best! If you have read through this post thank you and I appreciate yo

$Nike(NKE)$ $American Airlines(AAL)$ $Lululemon Athletica(LULU)$ $BHP Billiton(BHP)$ $Las Vegas Sands(LVS)$  ‼️‼️🚨🚨🚨 Confirmed: The Seasonal Weakness Showdown! 🚨🚨🚨‼️‼️ Tiger traders, it’s official! The seasonal weakness has hit hard, and these stocks have taken a dive, hitting new 52 WEEK LOWS at some point today! 🚨 Nike $NKE 👟 - Just did it… hit a low! American Airlines $AAL ✈️ - Grounded! Celsius $CELH 🥤 - Cooling off! Lululemon $LULU 🧘‍♀️ - Bending but not breaking! BHP $BHP ⛏️ - Mining for better days! Las Vegas Sands $LVS 🎲 - Rolled a low number! Lamb Weston $LW 🍟 -

Overnight, the US stock market fell sharply, Magnificent Seven was sold due to poor performance.The $S&P 500(.SPX)$ plunged 2.32%, marking its worst single-day performance since December 2022. For the first time in 356 trading days, it closed with a loss exceeding 2%, breaking the record of 365 consecutive trading days since 2007 without a 2% or more drop. The $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ also took a hard hit, falling 3.64%, its steepest one-day drop since October 2022, and closing at its lowest point since June 10. The $DJIA(.DJI)$ dipped 1.25%, ending below 40,000 points for the first time in two weeks.Looking at individual stocks, the "Magnificent Seven" has evaporate

$SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ $Apple(AAPL)$ $Amazon.com(AMZN)$ $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$  July Jitters: Mastering the Mid-Season Slump with Smart Defensive Moves! Kia ora Tiger traders, Buckle up, it's time to flip the script! As we roll into the end of July, the market is heading into its seasonal weak spot—think of it as the "mid-season slump" in your favourite TV show. We're talking about the time when things slow down, especially for stocks outside the tech bubble! Forget about those long call options for now. Instead, go short-term or chill on the sidel

$U-Haul(UHAL)$  Kia ora Tiger traders, 🚚🌟📈 🚛 U-Haul's Epic Climb: Buckle Up for the Long Haul! 🚛🚚🚀✨ U-Haul Holding Co. (UHAL) is exhibiting a compelling long-term setup that deserves our attention. With its recent breakout, this stock is poised for potentially significant upward movements in the coming years. 🌟📊 📈 Technical Analysis: - Current Price: $65.86 💰 - Recent Highs: $75.20 🔼 - Support Levels: $60.00, $55.00 🛡️ - Resistance Levels: $70.00, $75.00 🏔️ 📊 Trend Analysis: - Mean Target Price: $80.00 🎯 - Support and Resistance Trends: UHAL shows strong support at $60 and resistance at $75. Breaking these levels could set the stock for a new trajectory. 📈💥 💸 Dividend Info: - Annual Dividend: $0.20 per share 🤑 - Dividend Yield: 0.35% 🌱 - Pay

$SPDR ETF(SPY)$  $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$  $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$   The hardest decisions require the strongest wills - Thanos A very apt quote to describe the stock market. In a bull market, everyone buys. Rising tides lift all boats, and some more than others. The more the meme, the more the green, and everyone wins. But in the bullish downturn, thats where things start to get tricky. People start questioning the viability of stocks without fundamentals ($GameStop(GME)$) and currency created years ago by anonymous individuals ($iShares Bitcoin Trust(IBIT)$

#TradingStrategies The recent end to the S&P 500's remarkable 356-day streak without a 2% decline has certainly drawn attention, marking the market's worst day since 2022. Yet, rather than focusing on the negativity, it's crucial to understand this as a natural part of the market cycle and a learning opportunity for investors. While days of significant market decline can be unsettling, they also offer valuable lessons. One effective approach to reducing losses during such periods is diversification. By spreading investments across various asset classes, industries, and geographies, the impact of a downturn in any single area can be minimized. Additionally, maintaining a long-term perspective is essential. Historically, the stock market has demonstrated resilience and an upward trajecto

$JD.com(JD)$ $Alibaba(BABA)$ $Hca Healthcare Inc(HCA)$ $Oracle(ORCL)$ $Citigroup(C)$  Kia ora Tiger traders, Michael Burry, the mastermind behind "The Big Short," holds a diverse portfolio that mirrors his strategic and sometimes contrarian investing style. Here’s a glimpse at his current holdings: 📈 JD.com Inc. (JD) 📦 Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. (BABA) 🏥 HCA Healthcare Inc. (HCA) 💻 Oracle Corporation (ORCL) 🏦 Citigroup Inc. (C) ⚕️ Cigna Corp (CI) ⛽ BP PLC (BP) ☀️ First Solar Inc. (FSLR) 👜 The RealReal Inc. (REAL) 🔧 Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) 🚢 Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (SBLK) 📲

On the recent market downturn, we can avoid negativity by focusing on the facts. The S&P 500 dropped 2.3%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq plunged 3.6%. However, rather than dwelling on losses, let’s explore ways to navigate these challenging times. Strategies to Endure a Market Downturn Diversification: Your Shield Against Turbulence Diversifying your portfolio remains the cornerstone of resilience. Spread your investments across various asset classes—stocks, bonds, real estate, and precious metals. By doing so, you reduce vulnerability to any single market segment. Remember, diversification doesn’t eliminate risk entirely, but it mitigates the impact of downturns. Cash and Cash Equivalents: A Safe Haven When turbulence hits, professional traders often move to cash or cash equivalents. Cons

$Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$ With market commentary I am constantly reminded of the song radio Gaga by Queen. Seriously I get so annoyed with commentators. I haven't listened to mainstream media news for years because is sensationalist drivel based very loosely on facts. Same applies to a lot of the financial news we get from feeds on various platforms. One week $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ Is going to beat $1.30, the next it's going to $1.10. Personally, I don't care. I invest in stocks based on their long term prospects. I try to be patient and pick up more of something I've done my research on if it dips to my buy price. If I don't have a lot of spare cash my new strategy is to buy long calls to lock in the low price

To ensure a Market Downturn, you would need some strategic actions and a disciplined mindset. Here are things you should do or already be doing:  1. Diversify Your Portfolio: Spread your investments across different asset classes, sectors, and geographic regions to minimize risk. 2. Focus on Quality: Invest in companies with strong balance sheets, consistent cash flow, and a history of weathering economic challenges. 3. Avoid Panic Selling: Market downturns are often temporary. Selling in a panic can lock in losses. Stick to your long-term investment plan. 4. Rebalance Your Portfolio: Assess your portfolio and adjust allocations if certain assets have become over or underweighted due to market shifts. 5. Keep Cash Reserves: Having liquidity allows you to take advantage of buying

$Tiger Brokers(TIGR)$  Everybody wants to buy a high quality stock when it is undervalued However, a high quality stock only gets undervalued when there is fear, uncertainty and bad news that hits the stock market The problem is that when the fear uncertainty and bad news hits, these same investors cannot get themselves to buy at attractive prices This is why investing is so psychologically difficult for most investors.