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Tips for your Resume: How I Managed to Land a Job With the Big Boys
Trading TipsLast updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeHow to Write a Resume for a Trading or Finance Job
A resume that lands a trading or finance interview is one single-sided page, cleanly formatted, with only your best and most relevant achievements…

The Cheetah and the Trader – How to Go for the Kill
Trading PsychologyThe 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…

Lunch with Jim Rogers
News & EventsYesterday, 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…

Maslow’s Hierarchy: Trading Self-Actualization
Trading PsychologySome 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…

Trading Self-Reflection: The Art of Losing
Trading PsychologyThe Art of Losing: How to Have a Good Trading Day Even When You Lose Money
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeYou can have a good trading day and still finish the day red, and learning to see it that way is one of the most important…

Open Seminar at City Index: The Most Important Candlestick Pattern
News & EventsOn 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…

The Synapse Program – Full House!
News & EventsLast weekend, we concluded another successful run of our 2-day program, adding another batch of new traders to our community. We had a mixture of new and old traders, as well as some previous batches of graduates sitting-in and helping out by…

Open Seminar at CIMB Securities: The X-Factor in Trading
News & EventsLast week, we have an open seminar at CIMB Securities to share about what it takes to be a professional trader. We started off with the different attributes required of a trader, then delved into our trading style, before ending off with a market…

Regret Aversion Bias – Would You Rather Be Right, or Avoid Being Wrong?
Trading PsychologyRegret Aversion Bias in Trading: What It Is and How to Beat It
Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeRegret aversion bias is the tendency to avoid making a decision because you fear it will look wrong in hindsight, so you would rather…

