How Did You Stumble Into Stock Market?

Tiger_SG
11-18
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This November has been the market’s very own horror movie. US equities, gold, and crypto all plunged together, and even the most risk-averse investors started questioning life. Meanwhile, the wave of liquidations swept through leverage traders across every platform.

An investor says:

On days like today, l'm glad l'm diversified across stocks, gold and bitcoin because it allows me to lose money in three totally different ways,

You’ve probably heard famous “7-2-1 Rule.”

Only 10% make money in the stock market. 20% break even. 70% lose money.

And with the volatility we saw this November, it felt like the market was designed specifically to torture that “70%.”

Despite all this, investors confidently enter the stock market.

It’s only after losing money that they regret it, saying, “I shouldn’t have traded at all! The money I lost would have been better spent.”

Some even joke, “If you dislike someone, make them trade stocks — they’re guaranteed to lose.”

Have you ever experienced something like this? Did you stumble into trading by accident, or get “tricked by a nemesis” into the stock market trap?

Which storyline fits you?

◯ Buddy’s briefing

“Bro, this stock is a sure win. Just buy!”

And suddenly you went from future millionaire to “long-term holding enthusiast.”

◯ Platform’s pushing

You were just browsing… and the app kept recommending

“Top picks for beginners” / “Undervalued gems.” One tap later, your financial destiny shifted.

◯ Accidental advent

Maybe you intended to buy a fund but accidentally clicked “stocks.”

Or colleagues and friends kept discussing US markets, and before you knew it—you opened a brokerage account.

◯ Nemesis’ plotting

Or maybe… someone you don’t really like deliberately nudged you into trading.

They set the trap, and before you knew it, you were caught in the stock market — learning a fast and unforgettable lesson.

With the recent market pullback, which type are you now?

  • The Run-Away Type: finally learned what “volatility” really means

  • The Diamond Hands Type: the more it falls, the more you feel like buying

  • The Tuition-Paying Type: you’re convinced losses = education

  • The Enlightened Type: finally understand why only 10% make money

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How Did You Stumble Into Stock Market?
Only 10% make money in the stock market. 20% break even. 70% lose money. This is the famous “7-2-1 Rule.” And with the volatility we saw this November, it felt like the market was designed specifically to torture that “70%.” Despite all this, investors confidently enter the stock market. It’s only after losing money that they regret it, saying, “I shouldn’t have traded at all! The money I lost would have been better spent.” So… How did YOU stumble into the stock market? ◯ Buddy’s briefing ◯ Platform’s pushing ◯ Accidental advent ◯ Nemesis’ plotting
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  • koolgal
    11-18
    koolgal
    🌟🌟🌟I believe that I am the Enlightened type.  I have seen the cycles.  I have paid my tuition (Top Glove anyone?). I have held through horror flicks, the rallies and the zombie markets.  I now understand that the 10% do not just buy low and sell high.   They buy and hold through the noise.

    I have learned that :

    Diamond hands are great, but only if you are holding diamonds, not meme rocks.

    Runaway types often sprint to the next FOMO trap.

    Tuition payers eventually graduate that is if they stay curious and humble.

    The enlightened ones?  They don't chase hype.  They have stopped asking  what is hot, rather they ask what is durable?  They have paid the tuition and kept the receipt. 

    When the markets dips, they reflect.  They sip kopi and whisper this too shall pass.

    The enlightened ones know that they don't need to beat the market every day.  They just need to stay in the game long enough to win.

    @Tiger_SG @TigerStars @Tiger_comments @TigerClub @CaptainTiger

  • Shyon
    11-18
    Shyon
    This November’s volatility really showed me what “diversification” means — I’m in stocks, gold, and bitcoin, so I basically got to lose money in three different ways at once. When everything falls together, it forces you to rethink your risk tolerance, but it also teaches you to stay calm and understand your own limits better.

    I’m definitely the type who got pulled in by platforms and curiosity. I was just browsing, and all the “Top picks,” “Beginner-friendly stocks,” and market discussions around me pushed me to open an account. One tap later, I placed my first trade & only then did I realize that real market volatility hits way harder than the theory.

    Right now, I’d call myself the “tuition-paying but getting enlightened” type. I accept losses as part of the learning curve, and I’m starting to see why only 10% really make money, it’s more about discipline than luck. These days, I focus on staying steady to become a more resilient investor.
    @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @Tiger_SG

  • Tiger_SG
    12-11
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  • ECLC
    11-19
    ECLC
    Stock investment started somewhat with "buddy's briefing". Have been through the different types: run-away, diamond hands, tuition-paying and enlightened. Recently, tilt more towards strong stocks for passive income.
  • Cadi Poon
    11-18
    Cadi Poon
    逃跑型:終於知道“波動”的真正含義了

    鑽石手型:越跌越想買

    交學費型:你確信損失=教育

    開明的類型:終於明白爲什麼只有10%賺錢了

  • TimothyX
    11-18
    TimothyX
    虧了錢他們才後悔,說:“我根本就不該交易!我虧的錢本可以花得更好。”

    有些人甚至開玩笑說,“如果你不喜歡某人,就讓他們交易股票——他們肯定會輸。”

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