Sillyinvestor
Life goes in cycles, predictable yet uncontrollable; just like the markets, but markets give you a second chance
Sunday, September 7, 2025
随心笔:错
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Thakral - Gem life deal finally coming?
I think the reason for the jump of Thakral over the last 2 days is due to this news
https://www.afr.com/street-talk/land-lease-giant-gemlife-eyes-700m-plus-ipo-at-2b-val-roadshow-on-20250521-p5m103
and the fact that Thakral acknowledge GEM life is indeed taking a step further to realizing this IPO.
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Random Thoughts: A conversation about investing with my son
Recently, I had an engaging conversation about investing with my Secondary 4 son. We were discussing the concept of self-learning, and I shared how I've learned about investing through books and online forums, without ever attending formal classes. This led him to ask an interesting question: Is investing in shares the same as gambling? Our discussion turned into a thoughtful exploration of the differences.
I explained that I've been investing for over 20 years, and while I’ve had my share of ups and downs, I’ve managed to achieve positive returns overall. When he asked when I started, I had to admit that my journey began in university, where I unfortunately lost most of my student savings during the CAO fiasco.
I also shared a candid reflection: despite my two decades of investing, the total gains from realized profits and dividends are likely less than my annual salary. I consider myself one of the worst investors, and I emphasized that it makes more sense to leverage one’s human capital and climb the corporate ladder. However, I also mentioned that I know people who have achieved financial independence through investing—some of whom I've met in person. Financial literacy plays a crucial role in their success.
I told my son that while I may not have made a fortune, the knowledge I've gained about investing is invaluable. Learning to navigate the emotions of "fear and greed" has been a liberating experience, and he found that perspective quite interesting.
Additionally, I've had the opportunity to meet many bloggers who are part of the investing community. They are fascinating individuals, each taking very different paths in life. Their diverse experiences and insights provide a broader understanding of the investing landscape.
In closing, I told my son that investing is not just about the money—it's about the journey, the lessons learned, and the people you meet along the way. As he continues to explore this topic, I hope he finds his own path, balancing the risks and rewards of investing with the wisdom gained from others.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Random thoughts: Sickness...
Friday, December 6, 2024
随心笔:病后,对人性的点滴参透
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Random thoughts: Air Drying of car
I replied:" I am a lazy person, I saw someone did that before, and I tried it, I realise the car does not have any water stain mark even if I dun wipe it dry with a cloth, thereafter, I never wipe my car dry anymore."
The driver replied, "oh air-drying, only works with clean water."
Sunday, July 28, 2024
随心笔:年纪大了
年纪大了,
有很多想法,
和感触都和以前有点不同。
以前朋友很多,
现在很少,见面相聚更少,
但是寂寞也少了。
以前决定自己很没用,
现在觉得没用也没关系。
以前没什么钱,
孩子还小,样样都吃紧。
现在没有什么乱花,
要干什么还是行的。
以前渴望激情,浪漫。
现在知道心境,
才是自己的世界。
以前想远离一些人,
希望他们了解我。
现在知道自己对身边的人,
也是一直投射。
年纪大了,
不惑至天命。
没用,很在意,
却也管不了那许多了。