This week, we are very please to introduce Chiron ...
Investideas: You have a very special nick. Why are you using this nick and what does it mean ?
The nick, Chiron, is a Greek Mythological character. No special reason behind my choice of this nick.
Investideas: What can you tell us about your background ?
Engineering graduate from NTU. Currently working in the semiconductor industry,
InvestIdeas: How long have you been investing / trading ?
My trading career started after I got my first job. Been a decade, time flies! Certainly time and tide waits for no man.
InvestIdeas: What is your Investment Strategy ?
When I first started out, being a greenhorn, I relied on tips from friends, broker. At that time, IPO market was also red hot due to the crazy NASDAQ run up in 1999 - 2000.
After that I moved to use FA to guide me through the market. However, after the recent severe bear market, I picked up TA to supplement my FA. Right now I use FA to screen out the good counters and TA to determine my entry/exit points.
InvestIdeas: What are your favorite books on trading/investing?
I am a big fan of Warren Buffet, so in my early trading career, most of the books that I read are with regards to him. Other books that I have gone through are J. O'Neil "How to make money in stocks, CANSLIM" which is recommended by some of the forum members, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" etc.
InvestIdeas: What are your investment vehicles ?
Until the recent bear market, all of my funds used to be in Singapore equity market. Currently I have allocated some of it to US market, and into US ETF as well. No plan to move into FX, options, and bonds in the near future.
InvestIdeas: What has been your best investment so far?
S-counters during the last bull run.
InvestIdeas: What has been your worst investment?
Bank of America. After I picked up TA, I remained a skeptic of TA (after being a FA follower) until the BAC loss, which transformed me to be a firm believer of TA.
InvestIdeas: What advice do you have for a young/newbie who is just starting out ?
Personally, most important aspect of a successful trader is self-discipline. Soft skills like FA, TA can be learned from books, but in order to apply them successfully, one must muster the psychological aspect of a successful trader.
InvestIdeas: Are there any other non-investment related books that may have influenced your outlook on life ?
I'm a fan of Tim Harford's "The Undercover Economist" and books that emphasis on cultivating a creative mind.
InvestIdeas: Are you able to tell us a bit about your family ?
I'm married. My wife is also in the semiconductor industry. No kids yet.
InvestIdeas: What are some of your favourite investment topics in the forum ?
I'm a big follower of the thread "US - Market Direction & Strategy".
http://investideas.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2635
InvestIdeas: What are some of your other interests ?
Sleeping, playing soccer and day dreaming to retire by 40