Entries by Spencer Li

What are Price Chart Patterns & How do they Form?

What are Price Patterns & Chart Patterns? Price patterns, or chart patterns as some people call them, are shapes and formations formed by price movements on the price chart. By understanding the underlying psychology of how and why they form, it gives traders a deeper understanding of the intentions of various market players (buyers and […]

Turning 35: Thank You For All the Birthday Wishes!

As I slowly edge towards my mid-life crisis (just joking!), I want to thank all my friends and family who have always been there for me as my pillar of support. With no opportunities to travel this year, i have had more time to reflect on life, and here are some of my musings: Finding […]

Using Your SkillsFuture Credits to Learn Trading & Investing Skills

Last weekend, we conducted another online workshop on the basics of trading and investing, and since it is a SkillsFuture Credit-Eligible Course, participants could use their SkillsFuture credits to pay for the course instead of cash. Thanks for the support! ? During the 9 hours of training, participants learnt portfolio strategies to build and protect […]

What is a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) and is it a Good Investment?

You have probably come across the term SPAC and wondered, “what is a SPAC”? SPACs, or special purpose acquisition companies, have been championed as a way to “democratize access to high-growth companies” while “dismantling the traditional capital market.” In other words, they allow companies to raise money more easily, while at the same time giving […]

The 4 Main Types of Trading Strategies

In trading, despite the countless different strategies and setups that are used by traders all over the world, all these strategies can actually be traced back to these 4 core types: Break (trading breakouts) Swing (trend-following) Bounce (counter-trend, mean reversion) Turn (market reversals) Each strategy type has its pros and cons, so in the future, […]