Posted by Probability > 2016-02-05 00:07 | Report Abuse

superb article.
this one must made like a portrait and placed near your PC...

Posted by gwansoo > 2016-02-05 00:13 | Report Abuse

If markets are falling, get excited.
This is how you make money.
Nothing better than this.

Posted by paperplane2016 > 2016-02-05 04:31 | Report Abuse

I am top 20?

Posted by ckwan11d > 2016-02-05 04:42 | Report Abuse

I shall read this article many times.

Posted by theong > 2016-02-05 08:17 | Report Abuse

Well written

Posted by winnerzhang > 2016-02-05 08:58 | Report Abuse

Must read it often until main points become part of me.

Posted by speakup > 2016-02-05 09:28 | Report Abuse

Most newbies are undercapitalised. The slightest downturn, they panic, and sell off at loss. Then when market rebound, they regret selling cheap.

Newbies, please build up your emergency fund first (sufficient to cover minimum 6 months expenses). Then build up your investment fund (at least 100k).

Posted by Desa20201956 > 2016-02-05 11:11 | Report Abuse

the real subject and real title should be.............

why most advisors and commentators fail in the stock market.

Posted by Kevin Wong > 2016-02-05 14:26 | Report Abuse

simple and uncomplicated minds make profitable investors...as they stay invested in value/growth stocks at all times, instead of trying to outsmart/time mkt...haha

Gong Xi Fa Cai everybody!

Posted by CFTrader > 2016-02-05 19:23 | Report Abuse

I don't appreciate these kind of article.
These kind of article is beneficial for those whom are still in learning stage to operating the stock.

For most of the investor here doesn't need these kind of article.

Please write about
(1) portfolio management
(2) control Sharpe ratio
(3) position sizing
(4) reducing the average price of your security holding while holding certain security
(5) hedging (note hedging, not punt) against market
(6) and those advanced method.

Posted by Desa20201956 > 2016-02-05 20:42 | Report Abuse

you want to bring the CFA sylabus into the forum? Cannot be done.


CFTrader > Feb 5, 2016 07:23 PM | Report Abuse

I don't appreciate these kind of article.

Posted by bracoli > 2016-02-05 20:48 | Report Abuse

Very deep meaning, need to re-read few times.

Posted by rainbowyen > 2016-02-06 03:30 | Report Abuse

Thanks for the articles. keep it on..!!! Very informative and helpful…

Posted by i4investor > 2016-02-06 17:11 | Report Abuse

only talk only...action is different...
write can be as beautiful as possible...can copy there...copy here..when act, then will be differences...
show us ur result, prove to us...

Posted by Desa20201956 > 2016-02-06 17:16 | Report Abuse

CStrader is right.

there is no free lunch.

the only free lunch is portfolio theory and diversification.

Posted by Desa20201956 > 2016-02-06 17:19 | Report Abuse

nothing makes sense until one truly and 110% understands Sharpe ratios and portfolio theory

Posted by BeatIt > 2016-02-06 17:42 | Report Abuse

Funny as it may sound, many lose money punting armchair stock writeups!

Good writing skills coupled with some imagination, its not difficult for most ppl to churn out decent articles about their fantasy stocks. :p

What I'd love to read is article written by real industry insiders . They are the ppl in the know. But without any personal agenda, would these ppl willing to share so freely ?

Food for thought. ;)

Happy CNY everyone!