MY TAKE ON INVESTING

Like everyone else, there is only one reason why I study, analyse and participate in the financial markets - and that is to make money. But the difference with me and most other people is that I am willing to use anything (legally) possible to do it. If counting the number of cockroaches that I see everyday gives me an edge in the market, I'll do it. If it works, I'll use it; be it keeping tabs on the economy, looking at charts and indicators (technical analysis), looking at value or growth potential (fundamental analysis), profits & earnings + other related market activity (quantitive analysis), through insider activity + consumer surveys (sentiment analysis) and yes even astrology.

I've spent over five years monitoring, studying, observing and trading the financial markets. My quest was to find out what makes the financial markets move, to find something substantial, something that will provide consistent monetary gains. I don't want to just accept what other authors say/write as gospel truth, I want to know why. In 2005, I took a masters degree in finance to see if what they teach in the university adds any value towards investing success - the answer is 'not really'. Investment knowledge builds up with time - what might seem unimportant to you now may become what you need to get you to the next 'level'. Such is my experience with fundamental, quantitative, economic and sentiment analysis.

What you see in this blog represents quite a number of item(s) and technique(s) that have met - like what W.D. Gann says - my '(utmost) satisfaction' and I hope that they can be of use to the investment pilgrim who's also on a quest for understanding and success.
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Thursday, June 23, 2005

Personal Thoughts 12 June 05

These few years have allowed me to see many new things, about life as well as about people. I'm basically a minimalist that tries to do only the things that 'mattered'. More engrossed in going somewhere than smelling the flowers on the way.

I've tried to 'embrace' the whole lot, trying to be a good guy to everybody, but I guess I should just be a good guy to those worthy of it... like the age-old chinese saying: "You can know the person, know his face, but you can never know his heart". Perhaps that's why so many marriages fall apart these days...

Its only after many disappointing encounters that I've learnt to appreciate my family more than ever. That's why I've decided to go for my Masters in Sydney on their persistent encouragement. I was a rebellious/stubborn person from young, insisting on doing what I felt I wanted from my poly days... the course I wanted, to be baptised, to try to go to a singapore uni, to start a company with friends, to forgo my first opportunity to apply for an Aust. PR, to become a stock-broker... etc etc etc.

So now, I guess its time to go with the suggestions of those that cared for me the most .... 12 years late, but I hope it's still not too late. Going over to Aust for my first degree was because I was out of options. But I managed to bring pride to my parents by graduating with a 2nd Upper... and I hope I can do as well, if not better this time round for my masters.

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