Entries by Spencer Li

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 […]

Trading Self-Reflection: The Art of Losing

Although I ended with a small loss at the end of the day, I felt that this day was a victory. Before you think that I am crazy, let me explain. Because of the probabilistic nature of trading, it is necessary to have losing trades. Depending on the style of trading, it is highly likely […]

Open Seminar at City Index: The Most Important Candlestick Pattern

On Saturday, we had another full-house seminar on candlestick patterns. It was conducted at City Index, as part of our collaboration with them. Besides covering the basic patterns, we delved deeper into blended candles, and talked about the most important candlestick pattern – the universal candle pattern. Do stay tuned for more of our educational […]