Interview with Dol
Posted: Fri Dec 25, 2009 7:41 amThis week, we are very please to introduce Dol ..
Investideas: You have a very special nick. Why are you using this nick and what does it mean ?
dol - disciple of Larry Livingston
That was when I was just getting acquainted with Jesse Livermore.
It might not be a relevant nick these days but I will just retain it for now.
May be dol can be short for "dollars" - which I never seem to get enough of . Better than being on the dole anytime.
Investideas: What can you tell us about your background ?
My basic training is in Accountancy. Currently, in a finance position at a private investment set-up.
InvestIdeas: How long have you been investing / trading ?
I have been involved in the markets for about 13 years.
InvestIdeas: What are your investment vehicles ?
Mainly HK & Singapore Stocks and Cash. I include Cash because there are enough times when it is one of the best options to consider.
Would have like to consider the US market but for the different time zone. (Hats off to kennynah and those on the graveyard shift).
InvestIdeas: What has been your best investment so far?
There has been no single best investment, yet. I am thankful for many little good investments.
Many good investments are also made in the time spent learning from the books, people and the market.
InvestIdeas: What has been your worst investment?
There have been many investments that did not turn out well despite my great hopes for them but thankfully none that were disastrous. I always limit my losses - the foundation of a great offence starts with great defence.
InvestIdeas: What advice do you have for a young/newbie who is just starting out ? ( in both Investment and on his life's journey ? )
I will always be a student of the markets because I still get humbled by the losses that I have to accept from time to time. It is perhaps good to not take investment and life too seriously sometimes - and the result could be better than expected.
InvestIdeas: What are your favorite books on trading/investing?
There are quite a few but I particularly enjoy "Reminiscences of a stock operator" and "The Zurich Axioms".
Warren Buffett and value investing seems to be a favourite of many. I suggest taking a look at "The battle for investment survival" by Gerald Loeb and "Trade like Warren Buffett" by James Altucher".
It's probably good to keep an open mind - in investment, as in life.
A book worthy of a read only need one single great idea - too many have a lot of ideas that do not amount to much.
InvestIdeas: Are there any other non-investment related books that may have influenced your outlook on life ?
Admittedly, life is not something I spend a lot of time pondering. My requirements for life should be simple and stress-free.
I have read quite a bit and they probably influence me in a collective sense but none that have been profound enough to dominate. My outlook on life is a gradual and evolving process - rather than a 'eureka' moment.
InvestIdeas: What are some of your favourite topics in the forum?
1) US Market Direction: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... &start=200
2) HK & China Market Direction: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... 8&start=50
3) STI Market Direction: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... &start=230
4) Winston's Investment Ideas: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... &start=120
5) Interview with Members: http://investideas.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=73
6) Richard Russell: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... 7&start=80
Dol's other interests:-
They change all the time. Currently, it's most kind of sports, fashion, interior and industrial design. Constant favourites are soccer, athletics and "all things that are beautiful".
Investideas: You have a very special nick. Why are you using this nick and what does it mean ?
dol - disciple of Larry Livingston
That was when I was just getting acquainted with Jesse Livermore.
It might not be a relevant nick these days but I will just retain it for now.
May be dol can be short for "dollars" - which I never seem to get enough of . Better than being on the dole anytime.
Investideas: What can you tell us about your background ?
My basic training is in Accountancy. Currently, in a finance position at a private investment set-up.
InvestIdeas: How long have you been investing / trading ?
I have been involved in the markets for about 13 years.
InvestIdeas: What are your investment vehicles ?
Mainly HK & Singapore Stocks and Cash. I include Cash because there are enough times when it is one of the best options to consider.
Would have like to consider the US market but for the different time zone. (Hats off to kennynah and those on the graveyard shift).
InvestIdeas: What has been your best investment so far?
There has been no single best investment, yet. I am thankful for many little good investments.
Many good investments are also made in the time spent learning from the books, people and the market.
InvestIdeas: What has been your worst investment?
There have been many investments that did not turn out well despite my great hopes for them but thankfully none that were disastrous. I always limit my losses - the foundation of a great offence starts with great defence.
InvestIdeas: What advice do you have for a young/newbie who is just starting out ? ( in both Investment and on his life's journey ? )
I will always be a student of the markets because I still get humbled by the losses that I have to accept from time to time. It is perhaps good to not take investment and life too seriously sometimes - and the result could be better than expected.
InvestIdeas: What are your favorite books on trading/investing?
There are quite a few but I particularly enjoy "Reminiscences of a stock operator" and "The Zurich Axioms".
Warren Buffett and value investing seems to be a favourite of many. I suggest taking a look at "The battle for investment survival" by Gerald Loeb and "Trade like Warren Buffett" by James Altucher".
It's probably good to keep an open mind - in investment, as in life.
A book worthy of a read only need one single great idea - too many have a lot of ideas that do not amount to much.
InvestIdeas: Are there any other non-investment related books that may have influenced your outlook on life ?
Admittedly, life is not something I spend a lot of time pondering. My requirements for life should be simple and stress-free.
I have read quite a bit and they probably influence me in a collective sense but none that have been profound enough to dominate. My outlook on life is a gradual and evolving process - rather than a 'eureka' moment.
InvestIdeas: What are some of your favourite topics in the forum?
1) US Market Direction: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... &start=200
2) HK & China Market Direction: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... 8&start=50
3) STI Market Direction: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... &start=230
4) Winston's Investment Ideas: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... &start=120
5) Interview with Members: http://investideas.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=73
6) Richard Russell: http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic. ... 7&start=80
Dol's other interests:-
They change all the time. Currently, it's most kind of sports, fashion, interior and industrial design. Constant favourites are soccer, athletics and "all things that are beautiful".
