Why I Started This Journey
As a full-time employee working in a bank, time and energy are often in short supply. Yet, I’ve always felt the need to explore new ways to generate a second source of income. With the rising cost of living and inflation impacting daily life, simply adjusting my lifestyle to cope is not an option I’m willing to consider.
For years, I’ve wanted to embark on this trading and investment journey, but something always held me back. Recently, I realized that delaying this any further would only mean missing out on opportunities to secure a better financial future. With determination and a desire to take control of my financial goals, I decided it was time to start—no matter the constraints.
What I’ve Explored So Far
Balancing work and learning hasn’t been easy, but I’ve made progress by diving into various resources to build my foundation. Here’s what I’ve explored:
- Books: I’ve read several books that teach the basics of investment and trading, offering a variety of strategies shared by different authors. These have been invaluable for understanding the fundamentals and developing a structured approach.
- Free Talks and Webinars: While the information shared is often limited and geared towards convincing attendees to enroll in paid courses or follow specific strategies, they can still be valuable. For me, I join these sessions to pick up new ideas or identify areas I might not know about and then dive deeper through self-study.
- Paid Courses: To take things a step further, I’ve invested in paid courses. These programs provide in-depth knowledge on various topics.
Each resource has been a stepping stone, helping me build the skills to navigate this new territory.
My Current Experiments
Learning by doing has been a crucial part of my journey. Here’s what I’ve started experimenting with:
- Tiger Platform Paid Bot: I’ve subscribed to a paid bot on the Tiger platform since Mar 2024, which automates trading strategies. This allows me to observe how these strategies play out in real time and learn from their performance.
Check this out from my trading bot post!! - Strategy Testing on MooMoo: I’ve also begun testing strategies I learnt on the MooMoo platform since Jun 2024. Applying what I’ve learned in real market conditions helps me understand both the strengths and limitations of different approaches.
What’s Coming Next
This blog is the beginning of a journey I’m eager to share. In future posts, I’ll document everything I learn—from insights gained through books and courses to the successes and failures of my hands-on experiments. My aim is to create a realistic picture of what it’s like to pursue trading and investing as a busy full-time employee.
If you’re also navigating similar challenges or thinking about starting your own journey, let’s connect. Together, we can learn, grow, and find ways to achieve financial independence. Stay tuned for more updates in the coming posts!
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