How to Build a $1M Portfolio by 30: The Practical Stuff Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTe You build a million-dollar portfolio by 30 with three boring steps repeated for years, not by finding one perfect stock. First, build multiple sources of cashflow so you have capital to invest. Second, buy […]
Last month, I went for a short trip to the Philippines, firstly to Manila as an invited guest speaker at the Traders Fair Expo, before making my way down to Pico De Loro for some sun and beach. 😀 To see the full photo albums for this trip, please visit: https://synapsetrading.com/travel-log/ Here are some […]
Since the crash of 2008, and the recovery which started in 2009, the stock markets (especially the US markets), have been on a steady uptrend. Chart: S&P 500 index (weekly chart) Many of us have heard about the 10 year cycle, where the market is supposed to crash once every 10 years, for example the […]
Last week, I was invited for another overseas speaking engagement to share about my “15 minute trading strategies”, and this time it was in Manila, Philippines. After speaking at the Traders Fair, I was also invited to join the Gala Dinner at night, and since I was in Manila, I decided to take a couple […]
Recently, during an interview, I was asked this question, to suggest a possible portfolio allocation for people in their early 30s, with $250k of investible cash to start with. Here is my answer in full: If you only have $250k to start with, I would suggest a diversified approach of various asset classses to maximise […]
