Trading Psychology

How to Think Like a Trader by Changing your Frame

If we look at the collective participation in the markets, we find many different kinds of people, different kinds of beliefs, and different kinds of theories. These differences create price movements and patterns. To understand and exploit…
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The Psychology of the Stoploss – Why is it so Hard to cut Losses?

Many new to trading have the tendency to liquidate positions that show a small profit, yet they keep those positions that show a loss as are unwilling to take a loss, in hope that prices will rebound. Such a counter-intuitive strategy will…
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The Random Walk Myth: Theory vs. Practice

The random walk theory, which started off from academic offshoots, put forth the idea that one should give up trying to predict or beat the markets because it was impossible to do so. In theory, this theory sounds plausible, but in practice,…

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SMU Alumni Event | Investing for your Dreams: Start Early, Start Smart – Professor Ang Ser-Keng

Last Saturday, I headed back to my Alma Mater (Singapore Management University) to attend our Alumni Day 2014, and was delighted to catch up with all my old school mates and seniors. The school even arranged for a distinguished professor, Ang Ser-Keng, to provide us with some “tips” on how to invest for our dreams. […]

Thank You for All the Job Applications!

Thank you for taking the time to submit all the job applications, we are flattered that so many people want to join our team. For the past few weeks, I have been working with my HR team to find people with the skills we need to grow the company and improve our trainings. I am […]

Behavioral Analysis & Market Outlook for Q3 and Beyond (Guest Speaker at Lim & Tan Securities)

I have been invited by Lim & Tan Securities to give a market outlook to their selective clients next week, and I will be opening 20 seats to my own followers (yes, this means you!) Please sign up only if you are keen on coming down, as seats are very limited. Check availability:  https://www.eventbrite.sg/e/behavioral-analysis-market-outlook-for-q3-and-beyond-tickets-12642529145 See […]

Meeting the Wolf of Wallstreet – LIVE!

On Tuesday, I attended the Wolf of Wallstreet World Tour in Singapore at RWS Sentosa, and got the chance to meet Jordan Belford live at the event! It was an extremely huge crowd, and the air was buzzing with excitement. Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to get a photo with him as I had to leave […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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