I started trading in stocks only in February 2022

I have always wanted to buy stocks but I was concerned about the risk.

Finally, after a lot of YouTube videos, there came the Russia Ukraine war, and stock prices plummeted. And I started my investment journey.

The very first shares I bought were the ones I believe have the strong fundamentals and values. I was interested to do long term investment and mainly wanted to focus on Tech stocks as potential growth stocks because most businesses adopted digital transformation during Covid. And as a Software Engineer, I believe the IT industry will continue to grow 

My very first stock I bought on 24 Feb was $Alphabet(GOOGL)$because I trust its business.  But the price was not cheap, I bought at 2598.34. Then I bought $Meta Platforms, Inc.(FB)$also not that cheap, at $203.6. After that, I continued buying $Microsoft(MSFT)$Amazon and SPDR S&P500 ETF Trust.

At first,  I was afraid of the risk and bought as fractional shares. Then as the Russia Ukraine war continued, the price kept dropping, and I bought more at the dips. And at one time, I managed to get Tesla at 795.82. 

Now it's become a habit of mine to monitor the stock market every day, looking for opportunity to buy stocks at under value. Hope to grow My portfolio more and gain more profits. 


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  • MM W
    ·2022-04-17
    Just started in apr, not sure if the best oppotunities have passed.. Mind to share how you determine the true value of a stock?
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    • pancherry
      I'm also still learning. You can find info on YouTube. Mostly I watch Adam Khoo, Kelvin Learns Investing & TD Ameritrade videos. Adam Khoo shares intrinsive value of some popular stocks in his videos.
      2022-04-17
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  • StayCalm
    ·2022-04-14
    Good to start on investment journey esp ecially when young
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    • pancherry
      Yes, I regret not starting earlier. I was only investing in Robo Advisors and getting 100-150 every 2 or 3 months. Then covid came and lost a lot. Finally getting  courageous and investing in stocks.
      2022-04-14
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  • 苗派
    ·2022-04-14
    Welcome onboard the Roller Coaster Ride of investing. 😊 Enjoy the ride & stay healthy & stay safe.
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    • pancherry
      Thank you 🙂
      2022-04-14
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    • 苗派
      👍
      2022-04-14
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  • Jontrade
    ·2022-04-14
    good. don't neglect also your daily job and family :)
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    • pancherry
      Haha Trading monitor only at night 😄
      2022-04-14
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  • xuero
    ·2022-04-14
    if you bought in Feb, should be very good price, but those who went in in March got it cheaper. I got some of mine last year and now it is still in red [Facepalm] [Cry] [Angry]
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  • CndzRed
    ·2022-04-14
    same here, been wanting to buy stocks but hesitant until that sharing wave in SG where you get rewards if you open an acct. now i‘m keeping track and guarding my portfolio and continually learning 😅
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  • wingcheong
    ·2022-04-14
    Adopting a right strategy is of paramount importance in stock investment. Monitoring price levels and purchase stocks with strong fundamentals is an intelligent method. Like your tactical move.
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  • Yap Wai Hong
    ·2022-04-14
    如果你把钱放在银行也有风险,通货膨胀钱会越变越小,不如去股市让钱帮我们赚钱,股票跌应该高兴,别人恐慌我贪婪,别人贪婪我恐慌
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  • theloy
    ·2022-04-17
    Diversify is somehow important
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    • pancherry
      I'm also interested in SG & HK markets. Looking for Consumer Discretionary,  Energy and Financial sectors and Gold also. Can suggest value stocks?
      2022-04-17
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  • tickletigger
    ·2022-04-14
    SAME! also got into this journey during the same period, when i got covid and had 5 days of MC and refused to work! Best investment so far is taking action! kudos to us
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  • Songa
    ·2022-04-14
    Monitorg it on a daily basis w a calm mind regardless of what happens. Dont rush in to buy on a dip or to sell on a rise. You need to formulate a strategy for yourself and not caught up in noise.
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  • yeoldCK
    ·2022-04-14

    Trust that you have found your effective trading style

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  • Ermmmmmm
    ·2022-04-14
    Should be good earnimg
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  • CoE
    ·2022-04-15
    good strategy if u have lots of bullets to leverage.
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  • iceflower
    ·2022-04-14
    like me yo
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  • Neit
    ·2022-04-14
    thanks for sharing
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  • Gneiss
    ·2022-04-14
    Thank you! Great message, buy and hold
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  • 叫我發先生
    ·2022-04-17
    Heng heng, pls give me a like
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  • BKT
    ·2022-04-14
    Good. Pls like thanks.
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  • HSTew
    ·2022-04-14
    Well done. it looks like you came in at the right time!!!
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