Why I'm Cautious About the Chinese Stock Market 🇨🇳⚠️
Liquidity Injection: A Temporary Fix 💸🛠
The recent rally is mainly driven by the government injecting money into the market. However, liquidity alone can’t fix underlying problems—it won't make a company more competitive or its management any smarter. 🚫 This kind of rise is not sustainable.
The recent rally is mainly driven by the government injecting money into the market. However, liquidity alone can’t fix underlying problems—it won't make a company more competitive or its management any smarter. 🚫 This kind of rise is not sustainable.
Unreliable Financial Reports 📊❌
The Chinese stock market is risky because many companies' financial reports are unreliable. 🧐 In 2023, numerous companies faced penalties for financial fraud, which makes it difficult to trust valuations.
Government Policies: Unpredictable & Risky 🏛🔄
In China, government intervention can be sudden and drastic. The Communist Party can easily alter the rules, making companies disappear or rise overnight. ⚠️ The lack of regulatory checks means that what is stable today might be gone tomorrow. This creates a very high level of uncertainty
Retail Investors Dominate 🎲🃏
Unlike other markets where institutional investors lead, 80% of China's trading volume comes from retail investors. 🚶♂️🚶♀️ This leads to more speculation and less informed decision-making, making the market feel like a casino. 🎰
Past Surges & Market Realities 📉🔄
We've seen similar market booms before, like in 2007 and 2014, and many people eventually lost their gains. 💔 The current rise doesn't change the underlying weaknesses of listed companies or the market.
Remember, investing is a zero-sum game: there are winners and losers. 🏁 Only a small percentage profit long-term, and it’s crucial to recognize your position and the risks before diving in. 🤔
The Challenge of Quitting While Ahead 🛑💸
It's tough for investors to quit while they're ahead because there's no clear "maximum score" in the stock market. 📈 Without knowing the peak, it's hard to know when to cash out.
If you decide to invest, set a reasonable target. 🎯 Once you hit it, exit decisively—no matter how exciting the market looks or how convincing others sound. This is easier said than done, but crucial!
It's tough for investors to quit while they're ahead because there's no clear "maximum score" in the stock market. 📈 Without knowing the peak, it's hard to know when to cash out.
If you decide to invest, set a reasonable target. 🎯 Once you hit it, exit decisively—no matter how exciting the market looks or how convincing others sound. This is easier said than done, but crucial!
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104420835 : never underestimate the power of crowd and the ability of the govt. Make sure you don't buy any exposure to a shares and h shares![[undefined]](https://static.moomoo.com/nnq/emoji/static/image/default/default-black.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/36x36 "undefined")
Umami66 : You think the chinese govt giving out money blindly without a plan? they are not like you buying options blindly hoping for a win? lol
dualipo : yup agree with points-i would add as long as gov has their foot stamped on private enterprise throat, this rally is unsustainable- no release of funds to households and keep pouring money into the black hole of gov owned pet projects.