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rayphua
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27-Apr-2007 00:44
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hmm...okay, my 2 cents on some of the most important rules in helping me continue to be profitable ever since I've invested in equities. 1. Learn to dissect "rumours". The wrong ones can hurt you bad. 2. Understand the bid and sell volume action. 3. Try to understand how the operator plays the counter. Be a contrarian. 4. Do not second guess the market. The market is your friend. 5. Learn how to use the Squeeze. 6. and perhaps the most important - Cut losses QUICK, and let profits RUN. Be methodological about this. Good luck. |
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wimmua
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27-Apr-2007 00:18
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I have a simple question. I am puzzled with some stocks, that have no buyer and seller. Is it possible to buy them or sell them? if not, then why do they exist in the first place? May be, somebody can help to answer. |
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j3r0m3
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25-Apr-2007 08:17
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no doubt following the portfolio is a good method. but ...
And the brokers managing the account are just doing a job, its not their money, though they are responsible for it. Somehow its a different mindset when you are handling others money, rather that your own. Following the broking firm is still similar to "waiting to be given fish", so i feel its best that we still "learn how to fish". This way, at least we will be in control, not to mention also that we are learning something along the way. |
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Davvyy
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25-Apr-2007 00:28
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My trading technique is quite simple. I follow the portfolio of my friend's MANAGED ACCOUNT with a broking firm. I allot a sum and divide it into 5 portion. Thereafter i used each portion to buy whatever they buy. However i took profit whenever each stock rised 20%. By trading in this way, i have made quite a tidy sum. Maybe some experts here can offer some ideas on the risk that accompany this technique. Tks |
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iPunter
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25-Apr-2007 00:14
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Thank you, Tiandi for the information... You're very helpful... :) |
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tiandi
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24-Apr-2007 17:53
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Understand that if you sell dividen shares on Ex Date, you are still entitled for the Dividens. Right? YES Does this applys to buying of dividen shares on Ex Date, you will still get the dividens? No, on XD date, the buyer will NOT get divident. |
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paulpng
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24-Apr-2007 16:08
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Understand that if you sell dividen shares on Ex Date, you are still entitled for the Dividens. Right? Does this applys to buying of dividen shares on Ex Date, you will still get the dividens? |
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tiandi
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24-Apr-2007 15:58
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a quick way is to look at Channel 5 teletext page 255, u see divident and Ex-date for all the counters. or goto www.sgx.com for full announcement but it take sometime to find. |
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paulpng
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24-Apr-2007 15:48
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Anyone can advise when is the last date to buy CD shares. Is it on Ex date? |
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iPunter
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22-Apr-2007 21:53
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IreneL is right... |
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LigerToo
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22-Apr-2007 10:09
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That is why I usually refer to contra as guerilla warfare - you strike and run. To me contra is strictly not investing, it is gambling. |
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IreneL
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22-Apr-2007 09:50
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You can attempt contra trading but here's the caveat - only if you have the time to glue yourself to the screen, be finger-nimble and get out quick the minute you make some money! Its not for everyone though. And dont ever think of getting rich this way. There is hard brain work involved in trading in the stock market. Happy trading. |
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LigerToo
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22-Apr-2007 09:49
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Agreed. However contras is slightly better than shorting. Contra = T+3 but shorting only T with no limits on loss theoritically. |
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j3r0m3
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22-Apr-2007 09:42
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think you have to add one point... Never ever do contra.... The turn around time of T+3 is much too short |
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LigerToo
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22-Apr-2007 09:30
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I am also new to investing so take my views with a pinch of salt; it may turn out to be a case of the blind leading the blind. Suggestion 1: reading some simple investment books to get a feel of how the market works Suggestion 2: learn some simple technical analysis especially those used by your brokerage Suggestion 3: read forums like this, there are gems in here contributed by experts who had gone through the same road Suggestion 4: decide if you want to punt or invest; important because higher risk with punt but more exciting and (if lucky) faster reward, while investing is lesser risk with slower albeit potentially bigger reward Suggestion 5: At risk of sounding like a broken reward, cultivate discipline, discipline and more discipline. Literally program yourself to be like a robot, act on instruction devoid of emotion. From my limited experience, greed (aka chasing for bigger profit) is the biggest enemy especially for punters. I had paid my fair share of 'school fees' just to learn this important point. The above is from my personal experience and hopefully it helps you. Maybe the sifu from this forum can add more or correct me! I am all ears!!! |
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enghwa9
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20-Apr-2007 20:23
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Hi, i am a newbie in the financial market. Just been reading the very basics and i find that there's so much information available that i dun know where to start. Any body got any advice or step-by-step guide to learning how to invest?? |
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