Entries by Spencer Li

SGX Exclusive Interview | StockWhiz Trader Profiling

  Recently, I got profiled for the SGX StockWhiz Online Investing Competition, and was asked to share some of his experiences with the participants: What are some trading strategies that you would like to share? What are the key elements of successful trading? How do you decide which financial instruments to trade? What are some educational […]

Tips for your Resume: How I Managed to Land a Job With the Big Boys

The point of a resume is to provide your future employer or headhunter a glimpse of your achievements and skill sets, and the purpose of this is to stand out sufficiently, so as to get an opportunity for an interview. After looking through many resumes and talking to many employers, I have a pretty good […]

The Cheetah and the Trader – How to Go for the Kill

The cheetah, while the fastest animal on the African plain can outrun any of the prey it feasts upon, always chooses to go for the young, weak, or sick. Once identified, he attacks with laser-guided focus and effectiveness. It is only then that the kill is likely. This is the epitome of a professional trader. […]

Lunch with Jim Rogers

Yesterday, I attended the Shares Investment Conference, and here are some insights I got from the talks, as well as from chatting up the speakers during the private VVIP lunch session. Insights from Jim Rogers Jim Rogers is a very charismatic speaker, sharing not only market wisdom, but also wisdom on living life to the […]

Maslow’s Hierarchy: Trading Self-Actualization

Some of you might have heard the term before, but are not really sure what it means. So what exactly does self-actualisation mean? The term originally came from Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which represents the things people strive for as they grow and evolve. As we progress from basic needs like food and shelter to […]