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Hello Tigers!In the previous session, I covered the herd effect, elucidating the psychological foundations of speculative trading and herd investing. Now, in this lesson, I'll discuss leveraging behavioral finance to enhance investment choices and engage your rational thinking.1.What is irrational decision-making?Let's start by looking at a phenomenon. In the stock market, there are bull markets and bear markets, but many investors fail to make money in bull markets and end up losing big in bear markets. Why is that?Let's analyze it briefly:During bull markets, when stock prices generally rise, Tiger Friends are usually in a profitable state. However, many Tiger Friends often can't hold onto their stocks and tend to sell after a significant rise of 20-30%.In bear markets, when stock prices

Hello Tigers!In the second lesson, I took you through cognitive biases, helping you understand why we often make repeated mistakes in investing. In this lesson, we're going to delve into another crucial aspect affecting your investment gains and losses: market sentiment.I. Why Market Sentiment Influences Investment DecisionsTraditional finance theory holds that stock prices always reflect the underlying value of listed companies. But is this really the case?Investors who have put their money into stocks should be aware that in actual financial markets, stock prices frequently diverge significantly from the true value of the listed companies. This phenomenon is primarily driven by investor sentiment.Emotions are a dominant force affecting various aspects of our lives. Our decisions, conclus

Hello Tigers!In the last class, I used three investment scenarios to help you understand what behavioral finance is. You should have noticed that behavioral finance permeates all aspects of investment, constantly influencing our investment decisions.In this class, I will take you deeper into the classic theory of behavioral finance: "Cognitive Biases".What are cognitive biases?In simple terms, it implies that you're unable to perceive things accurately as you wish. If you're still unclear, I'll elaborate further with two sections below.1.Do you really understand a company?Let's first talk about a common cognitive bias: Do you really understand a company?Many will first get to know a company before making investment decisions. They believe that without a thorough understanding of a company,

Hello, Tigers！In this issue, we will explore a fascinating course: "Behavioral Finance".This course is captivating because it unravels many mysteries commonly encountered in investments: What is the mechanism behind financial markets? Why do certain trading strategies yield profits? How can one avoid investment mistakes? And how to overcome erroneous psychological and emotional tendencies? How to achieve stable returns?In this class, I will vividly introduce to you what behavioral finance is through three lively trading scenarios.1.Every time you buy a certain stock, it starts to fall, but when you sell it, it rises again?Scenario 1:Whenever you invest in a particular stock, it seems to start falling continuously. However, when you sell that stock or prepare to buy another, it begins to ri

Sometimes when I share my trades, especially those involving selling put options that expire worthless, allowing me to keep the full premium collected instead of taking assignment of the underlying stock, I receive comments suggesting that by not holding onto the stock long term, I might miss out on its potential returns. Many value investors, who may not be familiar with options trading, share this view. They believe that staying invested in good stocks for the long term is more beneficial than trading in and out of positions or using options strategies. However, this perspective overlooks the fundamental difference between investing and trading in the stock market. Investing and trading are two distinct approaches to participating in the stock market, each with its own strategies, goals,

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should have use wise app to exchange first. Tiger exchange rate is pretty low. Just sharing[Thinking]  

Hello Tigers~I'm bringing you a new column: Investment Tips.This new column will help you find the most powerful and experienced players in the Tiger community, inviting them to sort out and summarize their investment insights and experiences for Tigers.These experts have emerged as outstanding performers from real trading competitions and are by no means "theoretical." I will reveal their investment "secrets" one by one for everyone to learn and reference.In the first issue, I will introduce the team of " @谋定后动 （Bill）" to you. Among hundreds of teams in the real trading competition, they consistently enter the top 10 every month, demonstrating their strength!Bill based in Singapore, a senior IT professional currently serving as an exe

Hi Tigers!Since the launch of Treasuries products on the Tiger Trade app, many Tigers have been eager to purchase them. However, some still have questions during the purchase process. Today, I will address some frequently asked questions and tell you how to maximize the yield of Treasuries.1.Why do orders fail? - System cancels order Many Tigers encounter this system prompt when placing treasuries orders: "This bond order may not be able to achieve positive returns. It is recommended that you choose other bonds."Why does this prompt appear? The reason is that the system believes your order may result in a loss.Many Tigers might be puzzled. Aren't Treasuries "principal-protected" products with minimal risk? Why would there be a potential loss?First, consider a simple principle: before makin

$UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED(U11.SI)$  Bullish on UOB Bank due to the follow The Fed held interest rates steady at its December meeting, keeping the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.50%. This was the fourth consecutive meeting where rates remained unchanged. This pause follows a period of aggressive rate hikes throughout 2023, aimed at curbing high inflation. The Fed raised rates by a total of seven times this year, with the last increase occurring in July. As interest rate stabilize meaning most of the corporate businesses willing to invest and R&D new product. This will increase demand on borrowing. @TigerEvents 

Hi im here to learn about investing and hopefully make it work if there is any other out there that could help me I would greatly appreciate it 

Let me share some basic indicators which I use to look at my charts on a daily basis. The first is using SMA 50, 100, 150, 200 and together with EMA 20 & 40. When the EMA 20 is above EMA 40, the price action is on short term uptrend. When SMA 50 above 150, implies medium term uptrend. Lastly when price is above SMA 200, and sloping upwards implies long term uptrend. One easy way to look for resistance and support is to check how the price rebound previously. In Apple's daily chart, it rebounded or tested the 200 SMA, and usually a rebound off the 200 SMA is very bullish price action reversal. This is because the market maker hunt for stop losses below the 200 SMA and make those traders who set their stop loss there to close and exit their trades, and subsequently the stock price actio

Hello, Tigers!In lesson 3 we learned how to choose US treasuries and simple investment strategies, in this lesson I will tell you in detail how to trade US treasuries on Tiger Trade app.Ⅰ. How to buy US treasuries through the Tiger Trade app?1.Confirm that Tiger Trade app is the latest versionBefore trading on Tiger Trade app, you need to make sure that your mobile app has been updated to the latest version. If not, some functions may be missing or you may not be able to trade.You can click "Profile", "Settings", "About", "Check for new version" to update the app automatically. "You can also download the update from Tiger's official website.2.Confirm that you have opened an account and deposited fundsAfter checking the version, you also need to confirm whether you have completed the accoun

Hello, tigers!In our last session, I discussed with you the pros and cons of investing in US treasuries, and today we're going to look at how to choose US treasuries as well as some simple US treasuries investment strategies.I. Two common product types of US treasuriesIf you want to invest in US treasuries, what product types can you choose? For the average investor, there are two common types of treasury products: US treasuries and US treasury ETFs.1.US treasuriesThere are many advantages of investing in US treasuries, such as:(1) Low credit riskUS treasuries are issued by the US government and are considered to be bonds with no risk of default. The US government has an extremely high repayment capacity, so you don't have to worry about defaulting on your bonds. In addition, there has nev

Hello Tigers!With the arrival of November and the onset of daylight saving time, many Tigers in the Asia-Pacific region have noticed a change in the opening and closing times of the US stock market.Why is this happening?How does the trading time for US stocks change during daylight saving time and standard time? In this article, I will provide you with the answers!Ⅰ. What is Daylight Saving Time?Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a time system implemented in various regions, especially in Europe and America, to conserve energy.During the summer, when there is longer daylight, some countries that observe DST will adjust the time forward by one hour. This allows people to wake up and work an hour earlier, maximizing the use of daylight and saving energy on lighting.When winter standard time arriv

Hello, Tigers!In the last lesson, we focused on the definition and categorization of bonds and learned about the five basic elements of bonds. In this lesson, I'll take you through: why you should invest in US treasuries and the risks of investing.In addition, I'll show you hands-on how to calculate the return on US treasuries.I. Why invest in US treasuriesMany Tigers may say that the returns on US treasuries are so low compared to assets like stocks and options that they don't feel attractive.It's certainly true that bonds seem less attractive when looking only at potential future returns. But from a long-term asset allocation and risk management perspective, the US treasuries offer three unique advantages:1.Low entry barrier:Unlike many other bond products that require a high starting in

Hello, Tigers!Welcome to the "US Treasuries Investment Courses." Bonds as an investment option are typically lower risk and offer relatively stable dividend payouts compared to stocks. Bonds may be a good choice for investors who are looking for long-term, stable investments and want to earn "passive income."Those courses will focus on US treasuries and expand into other types of bond investments, exploring the characteristics, risks, and relationships between different types of bonds and returns.Not only does bond investing provide a relatively low-risk investment option, but it also offers the potential for portfolio diversification and hedging against market volatility. So, I'm going to go into more detail for you in the next four lessons.Ⅰ. What is a bond?A bond is a financial instrume

Hello, Tigers!In the previous lesson, we discussed how to quickly select three key types of ETFs and how to combine them to achieve your expected returns. Today, I am delighted to introduce you to the "Core and Satellite" strategy for ETFs.1. Core & Satellite strategy: Constructing a powerful investment portfolioFirst, what is the Core & Satellite strategy?The "Core & Satellite" strategy, which originated in the 1990s, has evolved into one of the primary asset allocation methods in the global investment arena. Leading asset management firms worldwide, including Vanguard and UBS, have embraced and applied this strategy.In essence, this strategy segments your investment assets into two distinct categories: "Core" and "Satellite." The larger portion of your investment capital is a

During our "ETFs for beginners" lesson, we discussed ETF classifications. In this lesson, we will focus on the three most common types of ETFs: Index ETFs, Stock ETFs, and Leveraged/Inverse ETFs.1.How to Choose Index ETFs?When evaluating Index ETFs, particularly when comparing ETFs of the same category, it's worthwhile to consider the following four key aspects:(1) Trading Volume:The trading volume determines the liquidity of the ETF. Generally, higher trading volume signifies higher liquidity.Good liquidity means that when you trade, whether you're buying or selling, transactions are easier to execute and there is lesser risk of encountering difficulties in finding buyers or sellers in the market.This means that buyers could acq

WeWork has filed for bankruptcy protection. Once backed by Softbank and other top VCs and valued at $49 billion, the company made its stock market debut via SPAC merger in October 2021, trading for $11 at a market cap of $9 billion. Today it’s 99% down. The company has been burning cash since its statements are made public. Revenue growth inconsistent, net income & EBITDA negative. Free cash flow and operating cashflow has been negative. No economic moat. Not everything that IPOs is investable. In fact IPOs are used to transfer wealth from investors to the venture capitalists who have stakes in the IPO company. If the investor had done some basic checks using Gurufocus, Seeking Alpha & Morningstar, he would have known that this wasn’t a good investment to begin with. How to dec

Hello Tigers!In the previous session, I covered the herd effect, elucidating the psychological foundations of speculative trading and herd investing. Now, in this lesson, I'll discuss leveraging behavioral finance to enhance investment choices and engage your rational thinking.1.What is irrational decision-making?Let's start by looking at a phenomenon. In the stock market, there are bull markets and bear markets, but many investors fail to make money in bull markets and end up losing big in bear markets. Why is that?Let's analyze it briefly:During bull markets, when stock prices generally rise, Tiger Friends are usually in a profitable state. However, many Tiger Friends often can't hold onto their stocks and tend to sell after a significant rise of 20-30%.In bear markets, when stock prices

Hello Tigers!In the second lesson, I took you through cognitive biases, helping you understand why we often make repeated mistakes in investing. In this lesson, we're going to delve into another crucial aspect affecting your investment gains and losses: market sentiment.I. Why Market Sentiment Influences Investment DecisionsTraditional finance theory holds that stock prices always reflect the underlying value of listed companies. But is this really the case?Investors who have put their money into stocks should be aware that in actual financial markets, stock prices frequently diverge significantly from the true value of the listed companies. This phenomenon is primarily driven by investor sentiment.Emotions are a dominant force affecting various aspects of our lives. Our decisions, conclus

Hello Tigers!In the last class, I used three investment scenarios to help you understand what behavioral finance is. You should have noticed that behavioral finance permeates all aspects of investment, constantly influencing our investment decisions.In this class, I will take you deeper into the classic theory of behavioral finance: "Cognitive Biases".What are cognitive biases?In simple terms, it implies that you're unable to perceive things accurately as you wish. If you're still unclear, I'll elaborate further with two sections below.1.Do you really understand a company?Let's first talk about a common cognitive bias: Do you really understand a company?Many will first get to know a company before making investment decisions. They believe that without a thorough understanding of a company,

Hello, Tigers！In this issue, we will explore a fascinating course: "Behavioral Finance".This course is captivating because it unravels many mysteries commonly encountered in investments: What is the mechanism behind financial markets? Why do certain trading strategies yield profits? How can one avoid investment mistakes? And how to overcome erroneous psychological and emotional tendencies? How to achieve stable returns?In this class, I will vividly introduce to you what behavioral finance is through three lively trading scenarios.1.Every time you buy a certain stock, it starts to fall, but when you sell it, it rises again?Scenario 1:Whenever you invest in a particular stock, it seems to start falling continuously. However, when you sell that stock or prepare to buy another, it begins to ri

Sometimes when I share my trades, especially those involving selling put options that expire worthless, allowing me to keep the full premium collected instead of taking assignment of the underlying stock, I receive comments suggesting that by not holding onto the stock long term, I might miss out on its potential returns. Many value investors, who may not be familiar with options trading, share this view. They believe that staying invested in good stocks for the long term is more beneficial than trading in and out of positions or using options strategies. However, this perspective overlooks the fundamental difference between investing and trading in the stock market. Investing and trading are two distinct approaches to participating in the stock market, each with its own strategies, goals,

Hello Tigers~I'm bringing you a new column: Investment Tips.This new column will help you find the most powerful and experienced players in the Tiger community, inviting them to sort out and summarize their investment insights and experiences for Tigers.These experts have emerged as outstanding performers from real trading competitions and are by no means "theoretical." I will reveal their investment "secrets" one by one for everyone to learn and reference.In the first issue, I will introduce the team of " @谋定后动 （Bill）" to you. Among hundreds of teams in the real trading competition, they consistently enter the top 10 every month, demonstrating their strength!Bill based in Singapore, a senior IT professional currently serving as an exe

Hi Tigers!Since the launch of Treasuries products on the Tiger Trade app, many Tigers have been eager to purchase them. However, some still have questions during the purchase process. Today, I will address some frequently asked questions and tell you how to maximize the yield of Treasuries.1.Why do orders fail? - System cancels order Many Tigers encounter this system prompt when placing treasuries orders: "This bond order may not be able to achieve positive returns. It is recommended that you choose other bonds."Why does this prompt appear? The reason is that the system believes your order may result in a loss.Many Tigers might be puzzled. Aren't Treasuries "principal-protected" products with minimal risk? Why would there be a potential loss?First, consider a simple principle: before makin

Hello Tigers!With the arrival of November and the onset of daylight saving time, many Tigers in the Asia-Pacific region have noticed a change in the opening and closing times of the US stock market.Why is this happening?How does the trading time for US stocks change during daylight saving time and standard time? In this article, I will provide you with the answers!Ⅰ. What is Daylight Saving Time?Daylight Saving Time (DST) is a time system implemented in various regions, especially in Europe and America, to conserve energy.During the summer, when there is longer daylight, some countries that observe DST will adjust the time forward by one hour. This allows people to wake up and work an hour earlier, maximizing the use of daylight and saving energy on lighting.When winter standard time arriv

Hello, Tigers!In lesson 3 we learned how to choose US treasuries and simple investment strategies, in this lesson I will tell you in detail how to trade US treasuries on Tiger Trade app.Ⅰ. How to buy US treasuries through the Tiger Trade app?1.Confirm that Tiger Trade app is the latest versionBefore trading on Tiger Trade app, you need to make sure that your mobile app has been updated to the latest version. If not, some functions may be missing or you may not be able to trade.You can click "Profile", "Settings", "About", "Check for new version" to update the app automatically. "You can also download the update from Tiger's official website.2.Confirm that you have opened an account and deposited fundsAfter checking the version, you also need to confirm whether you have completed the accoun

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Let me share some basic indicators which I use to look at my charts on a daily basis. The first is using SMA 50, 100, 150, 200 and together with EMA 20 & 40. When the EMA 20 is above EMA 40, the price action is on short term uptrend. When SMA 50 above 150, implies medium term uptrend. Lastly when price is above SMA 200, and sloping upwards implies long term uptrend. One easy way to look for resistance and support is to check how the price rebound previously. In Apple's daily chart, it rebounded or tested the 200 SMA, and usually a rebound off the 200 SMA is very bullish price action reversal. This is because the market maker hunt for stop losses below the 200 SMA and make those traders who set their stop loss there to close and exit their trades, and subsequently the stock price actio

Hello, tigers!In our last session, I discussed with you the pros and cons of investing in US treasuries, and today we're going to look at how to choose US treasuries as well as some simple US treasuries investment strategies.I. Two common product types of US treasuriesIf you want to invest in US treasuries, what product types can you choose? For the average investor, there are two common types of treasury products: US treasuries and US treasury ETFs.1.US treasuriesThere are many advantages of investing in US treasuries, such as:(1) Low credit riskUS treasuries are issued by the US government and are considered to be bonds with no risk of default. The US government has an extremely high repayment capacity, so you don't have to worry about defaulting on your bonds. In addition, there has nev

Hello, Tigers!Welcome to the "US Treasuries Investment Courses." Bonds as an investment option are typically lower risk and offer relatively stable dividend payouts compared to stocks. Bonds may be a good choice for investors who are looking for long-term, stable investments and want to earn "passive income."Those courses will focus on US treasuries and expand into other types of bond investments, exploring the characteristics, risks, and relationships between different types of bonds and returns.Not only does bond investing provide a relatively low-risk investment option, but it also offers the potential for portfolio diversification and hedging against market volatility. So, I'm going to go into more detail for you in the next four lessons.Ⅰ. What is a bond?A bond is a financial instrume

Hello, Tigers!In the last lesson, we focused on the definition and categorization of bonds and learned about the five basic elements of bonds. In this lesson, I'll take you through: why you should invest in US treasuries and the risks of investing.In addition, I'll show you hands-on how to calculate the return on US treasuries.I. Why invest in US treasuriesMany Tigers may say that the returns on US treasuries are so low compared to assets like stocks and options that they don't feel attractive.It's certainly true that bonds seem less attractive when looking only at potential future returns. But from a long-term asset allocation and risk management perspective, the US treasuries offer three unique advantages:1.Low entry barrier:Unlike many other bond products that require a high starting in

During our "ETFs for beginners" lesson, we discussed ETF classifications. In this lesson, we will focus on the three most common types of ETFs: Index ETFs, Stock ETFs, and Leveraged/Inverse ETFs.1.How to Choose Index ETFs?When evaluating Index ETFs, particularly when comparing ETFs of the same category, it's worthwhile to consider the following four key aspects:(1) Trading Volume:The trading volume determines the liquidity of the ETF. Generally, higher trading volume signifies higher liquidity.Good liquidity means that when you trade, whether you're buying or selling, transactions are easier to execute and there is lesser risk of encountering difficulties in finding buyers or sellers in the market.This means that buyers could acq

Hello, Tigers!In the previous lesson, we discussed how to quickly select three key types of ETFs and how to combine them to achieve your expected returns. Today, I am delighted to introduce you to the "Core and Satellite" strategy for ETFs.1. Core & Satellite strategy: Constructing a powerful investment portfolioFirst, what is the Core & Satellite strategy?The "Core & Satellite" strategy, which originated in the 1990s, has evolved into one of the primary asset allocation methods in the global investment arena. Leading asset management firms worldwide, including Vanguard and UBS, have embraced and applied this strategy.In essence, this strategy segments your investment assets into two distinct categories: "Core" and "Satellite." The larger portion of your investment capital is a

should have use wise app to exchange first. Tiger exchange rate is pretty low. Just sharing[Thinking]  

$UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LIMITED(U11.SI)$  Bullish on UOB Bank due to the follow The Fed held interest rates steady at its December meeting, keeping the target range for the federal funds rate at 5.25% to 5.50%. This was the fourth consecutive meeting where rates remained unchanged. This pause follows a period of aggressive rate hikes throughout 2023, aimed at curbing high inflation. The Fed raised rates by a total of seven times this year, with the last increase occurring in July. As interest rate stabilize meaning most of the corporate businesses willing to invest and R&D new product. This will increase demand on borrowing. @TigerEvents 

Hi im here to learn about investing and hopefully make it work if there is any other out there that could help me I would greatly appreciate it 

WeWork has filed for bankruptcy protection. Once backed by Softbank and other top VCs and valued at $49 billion, the company made its stock market debut via SPAC merger in October 2021, trading for $11 at a market cap of $9 billion. Today it’s 99% down. The company has been burning cash since its statements are made public. Revenue growth inconsistent, net income & EBITDA negative. Free cash flow and operating cashflow has been negative. No economic moat. Not everything that IPOs is investable. In fact IPOs are used to transfer wealth from investors to the venture capitalists who have stakes in the IPO company. If the investor had done some basic checks using Gurufocus, Seeking Alpha & Morningstar, he would have known that this wasn’t a good investment to begin with. How to dec