Trading Psychology

Anchoring Bias – I Refuse to Change My Mind!

What Is Anchoring Bias in Trading (and How to Beat It)? Last updated: 14 June 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeAnchoring bias is the tendency to lean too hard on the first number you see, and then judge everything after it against that number instead…
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Citbank Forex Challenge 2010

Photo with Lee Lung Nien, COO of Citibank Singapore This year, it was once again a gruelling tough battle at the Citbank Forex Challenge. There were over 300+ teams, and only 48 made it to the finals. I am proud to announce that 4 of the…
Trading Psychology

How to Think Like a Trader by Changing your Frame

Trading Psychology: The Behavioral Biases That Cost Traders Money (and How to Beat Them) Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTeTrading psychology is the study of how your own mind, not the market, decides whether you make or lose…

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The Synapse Program Q3 2014 – Who will be the next Millionaire Trader?

Another batch of successful graduates who have learnt the secrets of behavioral analysis, and how professional traders time the market! Now it is time to put what you all have learnt into practice, and start reaping profits from the market! We take special pride in our post-course support and training, providing a private network forum […]

Guest Speaker at NTU | Learning to Delve into Market News

A big thanks to NTU-IIC and Lim & Tan Securities for inviting me down as a guest speaker to share with students how to read market news and use it to trade effectively. It was interesting that many students were keen on a career in professional trading, and I am glad I was able to […]

Media Feature | An Interview with the Stockal Digest

  Read the full interview here: 1. What excites you about trading as a career? What inspired you to start Synapse Trading? Since I was young, I have always enjoyed mental challenges and puzzles. In high school, I was a national-ranked chess player. After graduation, I didn’t want a typical boring 9-to-5 office job doing […]

NEW: Guest Speaker at Phillip CFDs for Q3 Market Outlook (Limited Seats!)

Part 1: Getting started with CFD Trading – Alice Lim, CFD Dealer Want to learn how to ride the up and down trending markets and take opportunity of the market volatility? Come and join us for this introductory course and understand what is Shares CFD and Direct Market Access CFD. Examples that show power of […]

Guest Speaker at Lim & Tan Securities: Full-house Market Outlook Event!

This was certainly a great night of sharing and stock picks! Thanks to everyone for coming to support, and making this another full-house event! See you soon again! 😀

Completed Level 1 of Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) with Score of 86

On Monday, I decided to try my hand at the Certified Financial Technician (CFTe) exams, which some claim to be the “CFA equivalent” for trading accreditation. While I managed to pass, I was pretty sure I could have done better if I had studied for it. 😀 Why am I doing this? Well, as a […]

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