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Last week, I was invited by ShareInvestor Academy to conduct a half-day skills training workshop at SPH to share some of my professional portfolio strategies and experience.
https://synapsetrading.com/shareinvestor-academy-training-portfolio-strategies-professional-traders/
https://synapsetrading.com/featured-in-the-straits-times-my-paper-the-business-times/

It was an awesome FULL HOUSE event, with 60+ participants from all walks of life, and they got 3 hours of intensive skills training, followed by some hands-on market case studies and market outlook.

Based on the heart-warming feedback we have received so far, we look forward to conducting another session in the future. If you know any friends or family who want to pick up some portfolio investing skills used by professional traders, do ask them to sign up for our mailing list so that they can receive priority updates for the next session!

A big thanks to ShareInvestor, SPH, Lim & Tan, our wonderful Synapse Network Team, and everyone who helped make this event a success! 🙂

Full-House Event @SPH – Portfolio Strategies of Professional Traders

Spencer is an avid globetrotter who achieved financial freedom in his 20s, while trading & teaching across 70+ countries. As a former professional trader in private equity and proprietary funds, he has over 15 years of market experience, and has been featured on more than 20 occasions in the media.

AFACT Anniversary Dinner 2014 – 3 Key Lessons from the Big Boys & Pit Traders

I just got back from an exciting night at the AFACT (Association of Futures & Commodities Traders) Anniversary dinner, which was sponsored by SGX, and graced by the Former president of SGX, Mr. Ang Swee Tian, and the President of AFACT, Mr. Ng Tee Hao.

Mr. Ng shared 3 important lessons, which he called the 3S’s.

Stay nimble
Nowadays, things change faster, and strategies get outdated faster. In the past, the same strategy could be used for years, but now it will typically only last 3 months or less. Therefore, as traders, we need to keep changing and evolving to come up with new strategies.
Stay humble
No matter how good you are, do not be arrogant and stop learning. Read more books, and talk to more people, and treat learning as a lifelong process. Also, do not be arrogant in the market. Even if you have a lucky winning streak, always remember to have a good risk management system in place.
Stay in touch
Always keep in the loop with other traders to exchange ideas and share experiences. Talk to more people to get different views, and travel more to broaden your horizons.

If you find these tips useful, feel free to share them with your friends. I think there is much wisdom in his words.

It was a rare chance to see a gathering of all the Big Boys, and to catch up as well with my former colleagues and friends. I always enjoy chatting with other real professional traders, because through sharing, I get many new insights on trading and the markets.

A big thanks to SGX and AFACT, and I’m looking forward to the next big event! Cheers! 😀

The 7 Best-Kept Secrets of Professional Traders @SGX Auditorium

Last week, I got invited to speak to the audience of SGX Academy at the newly opened SGX Auditorium. This was a private event, with the venue and refreshments kindly sponsored by Lim & Tan and SGX respectively.

It was a great session with a decent turnout, as I shared my personal experiences of how I systematically traded my way to financial freedom at 27, and the secrets I learnt while trading for the Big Boys in the funds.

“KPE – Knowledge, Planning & Execution. 3 simple steps that made a huge difference in my journey to financial freedom.”

For those who missed this session, I will be speaking again this Wednesday to give my outlook on the market and some stock analysis.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/free-preview-last-final-intake-for-the-synapse-program-early-bird-special-ends-2nd-july-tickets-12032424305

I will also be sharing about the last intake of the Synapse Program, and those who are keen should head down to sign up on the spot, because 2nd of July is the last day of the early bird special! See you all there! 😀

Media Feature in The Straits Times, My Paper & The Business Times

After the last workshop, I got invited back again to share my skills, and was featured in the Straits Times, the Business Times and MyPaper. I will be introducing some of the Portfolio Strategies used by professional traders.

Registration link:
https://synapsetrading.com/shareinvestor-academy-training-portfolio-strategies-professional-traders/

Sold Out! Change of Venue to SGX Auditorium Due to Overwhelming Sign-ups!