To The Moon

@Rocky2700 Alan Ng, a financial services advisor with just 4 years of active trading experience, shares his journey from surviving a margin call nightmare to achieving 2X returns in 2025—and why he believes the AI rally is far from over.

"I Had to Keep Learning to Add Value"

For Alan Ng, investing wasn't just a personal passion—it was a professional necessity. As a financial services advisor, he found himself counseling clients who were increasingly savvy about trading markets. "I have to keep learning my skills to add real value to them," Alan explains. That mindset transformed him into a daily market monitor, scanning for "good movements" and opportunities to capitalize on momentum.

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Four years in, Alan has developed a sharp focus on what moves markets today: AI everything. "Currently, anything related to AI is on a tear," he says. But dig deeper, and you'll find a dual strategy—while riding the AI wave, he's also building positions in healthcare( $Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund(XLV)$ $Direxion Daily S&P Biotech Bull 3x Shares(LABU)$ ) for value, a sector he believes offers stability amidst the hype.

The April 2025 "Liquidation" That Changed Everything

Ask Alan about his most unforgettable trading experience, and he doesn't hesitate: "The sharp sell-down in April 2025. I got hit by a margin call."

It was a nightmare scenario—until it wasn't. Instead of cutting losses, Alan doubled down. "I added to my position, and thankfully, it made a V-shape recovery," he recalls. That moment crystallized his core philosophy: "Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful." Warren Buffett's timeless wisdom became his survival guide.

But Alan adds a crucial caveat: "First thing first—you need to have the bullets (capital)." Surviving a margin call is one thing; having the dry powder to capitalize on panic is what separates traders from investors.

The Trade He'd Rather Forget (And Why It's More Valuable Than His Winners)

Curiously, when asked for his most successful trade, Alan pivots to his worst: $EVERGRANDE(03333)$ . The delisted Chinese property giant wasn't just a loss—it was a masterclass in risk management gone wrong. "I'd rather talk about it because it taught me what not to do," he admits.

While he's had winners like $BigBear.ai Holdings(BBAI)$ and $Ethereum(ETH.USD.HKCC)$ , Evergrande remains a scar that reminds him daily: momentum without fundamentals is a ticking time bomb. It's why he now balances high-flying AI trades with grounded healthcare value plays.

"Buy the Dip, Hold the Thesis, Exit the Target"

Alan's strategy isn't swing trading. "I normally buy the dip and hold. When it hits my exit strategy target, I move on," he explains. Simple, but not simplistic. His edge? Daily monitoring and discipline.

His 2X returns in 2025 speak for themselves. But he insists his approach isn't easily duplicated. "It depends on individual style," he says. "You need to understand your own risk tolerance, capital base, and emotional control."

Why He Chose Tiger's Cash Boost Account

What drew Alan to Tiger Trade? "The seamless account opening process and flexibility of the credit limit increment," he says. But it's the community that keeps him engaged: "I want to say a big thank you to the traders on the Tiger app. It's fun and informative when people around the world share their trades."

His clients agree. "Feedback has been fantastic—it's truly a user-friendly app for all ages of investors and traders."

As for suggestions? Alan keeps it simple: "Keep improving the Cash Boost Account flexibility and continue fostering the community spirit. That's what makes Tiger different."

H2 2025 Outlook: AI Has More Room to Run

Despite the massive rally, Alan isn't calling a top. "After the V-shape recovery in April, there's still a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines waiting for a pullback that hasn't happened. We had a small pullback last two weeks, but the bid is still strong."

His conviction is rooted in a simple observation: capital formation follows conviction. With $BigBear.ai Holdings(BBAI)$ , $Palantir Technologies Inc.(PLTR)$, and other AI infrastructure names continuing to attract flows, he believes the sector will remain bullish through year-end—especially in semiconductors, data centers, and AI software.

Healthcare, his value play, offers a hedge. "It's defensive but has growth tailwinds from aging demographics," he notes.

The Book That Rewired His Trading Brain

Alan's top recommendation for fellow Tiger traders?

Trading in the Zone by Mark Douglas. "It focuses on trading psychology, mindset, and emotions," he explains. "The key lesson is that trading isn't about being right every time—it's about managing the process and your reaction."

That philosophy saved him in April. While others panicked, Alan managed his emotions, trusted his process, and had the bullets to fire when opportunity struck.

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Final Advice to Tiger Community

"Start with capital preservation," Alan stresses. "Build your bullet stockpile. Then, when the market gives you a gift like April 2025, don't be afraid to be greedy."

He also urges traders to engage with the community: "Sharing ideas doesn't dilute alpha—it sharpens it. The collective wisdom on Tiger App is a real edge."

The Bottom Line: Alan Ng's journey from financial advisor to 2X trader in 2025 is a testament to disciplined learning, psychological resilience, and strategic capital deployment. In an era of AI mania, his blend of momentum trading and value investing—powered by Buffett's wisdom and Mark Douglas's psychology—offers a roadmap for navigating both euphoria and panic.

His parting shot? "Load your bullets. Watch the market daily. And when fear strikes, get ready to pull the trigger."

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