Monday saw no panic sell-off, but the entire week was marked by a persistent downtrend, like a dull knife slicing flesh – a slow, gradual decline over the course of seven days.
Disciplined Trading Yesterday afternoon, two new Xiaomi positions were added, with the original plan to sell out at the end. However, at the end, there was a slight loss, leading to hesitation and reluctance to cut losses, so I decided to observe for another day.
In mature markets like the US stock market, the closing price (Closing Price) holds significant reference value. It’s not only a summary of daily trading sentiment but also a benchmark for index calculations, fund net asset valuation, and portfolio valuations. Consequently, trading demand focused on closing prices has emerged. Within the Interactive Brokers (IB) trading platform, MOC (Market-on-Close, Closing Price) and LOC (Limit-on-Close, Limit Price) are important order types that allow investors to execute trades at the close.
This morning between 7:30 and 8:30, the internet at my house went down silently. The external service deployed on my computer precisely recorded the moment it disconnected, everything happening without warning.
Write a post-trade review to translate investment thinking into text, clarifying one’s thoughts and combating emotional biases. Trading itself is inherently irrational, requiring us to maintain clarity, objectivity, and discipline. Through recording and reflection, we can systematically examine our decision-making processes, avoiding the pitfalls of emotionally driven choices. As previously mentioned, last Friday’s sharp decline in US equities and concerns regarding a potential “tr
For investors seeking to steadily progress in the Hong Kong stock market, success doesn’t stem from precisely predicting every fluctuation of the market, but rather from establishing a scientific, rational, and strictly adhered-to investment system. This system’s core consists of three pillars: reasonable position control, intelligent rebalancing strategies, and unwavering trading discipline. This article will consolidate these key elements to provide investors with a comprehensive and detailed operational guide.
Position Control – The Cornerstone of Resilient Investing The primary goal of resilient investing is “to preserve capital and develop afterwards.
Previously, investors focused on financial news. Since Trump’s return, they also needed to pay attention to his Twitter (a private version). The trade war continued to escalate, leading to a sharp decline on April 7th, which was quickly followed by a rebound. This time, though, are people still willing to jump in?
Background Review On April 7, 2025, following the impact of the U.S. implementation of an “equivalency tariff” policy, global stock markets experienced a “Black Monday.
Recently, I’ve been focusing on reducing fat and shaping my body, primarily through running at the gym to burn calories. I’m also supplementing this with some basic strength training to boost my basal metabolism. I’ve noticed a pattern: muscle soreness always lags behind, and not working out every day doesn’t cause as much pain; it’s really noticeable 48-72 hours after exercise.
My training goals are mainly to return to my ideal weight, so the intensity of strength training isn’t planned to be particularly high.