Investments 101
The world of markets might look like a jungle at first glance, and if you don’t know how to navigate it, you’ll probably feel like a helpless rabbit surrounded by wild beasts.
Today, let’s dive into what you need to know before stepping into the game—so you don’t get eaten alive.
Wall Street is crawling with animals, and it’s time to meet a few of them.
What Kind of Investor Are You?
Conservative
Low risk tolerance, their primary goal is to preserve capital while keeping pace with inflation. Their portfolio mostly consists of fixed-income instruments like CDs or secure assets such as treasury bonds.
Moderate
Their goal is to outperform inflation. Their portfolio typically consists of 50% fixed income and 50% equities, focusing on secure assets like stock indices or shares of well-established companies.
Aggressive
They thrive on high returns and see risk as an opportunity. Their portfolio tends to be highly volatile, built on equity assets such as stocks, cryptocurrencies, or CFDs.
Must-Know Financial Instruments
To start investing, you need to choose a financial instrument that matches your risk profile.
Commodities:
Physical assets like gold, oil, or agricultural products, often used for hedging against inflation.
The Wild Cast of Wall Street
The Bulls
Bulls make money when prices rise, thriving on market euphoria and overwhelming demand.
imagine purchasing a winter hat during summer for $80 and selling it on the coldest winter day for $100. The $20 profit comes from understanding demand cycles and timing the market.
This principle plays out every day in liquid markets, where traders anticipate price increases and position themselves to capitalize on them. It’s all about spotting opportunities and riding the wave of market momentum.
The Bears
Bears profit when prices fall, capitalizing on market pessimism and oversupply.
Their strategy works like this: imagine borrowing 10 shares of a company and selling them today for $100 each, expecting the price to drop. A few months later, the shares drop to $80 each, and you buy them back to return to the lender, keeping the $20 profit per share.
This concept, called short selling, is common in liquid markets, where traders anticipate price declines and strategically position themselves to benefit from them.
The Market
Bulls and Bears are the driving forces of the market—one pushing for higher prices to sell at a profit, and the other seeking lower prices. Together, they create the balance and movement that define "The Market."
When one side dominates, trends emerge, shaping the direction of prices.
Remember that neither Bulls nor Bears are inherently good or bad; they simply represent opposing forces. Both can lead to gains or losses, depending on how you navigate the market. The key to success lies in understanding market sentiment and using it to your advantage. Master the game, and the market becomes your ally.
The Wolves
Wolves are the market players who hunt for lucrative opportunities for their clients, earning a commission on every transaction.
Wolves aren’t concerned with prices. Their success depends on high transaction volumes, thriving when the market is active and dynamic.
While Wolves can be your allies, helping you spot opportunities, be cautious. If you trade too often, they’ll gladly take a big slice of your profits without hesitation. Balance is key when working with these sharp-eyed players.
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