My 2021 investment journey has been rock and roll so far. Here are some of the few stocks that I bought (and/or sold to book profit). Most of them have rewarded me decently.
$NVIDIA (NVDA.US)$   $Tesla (TSLA.US)$   $BlackBerry (BB.US)$   $Apple (AAPL.US)$   $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$   $Applied Materials (AMAT.US)$   $Ford Motor (F.US)$   $Alibaba (BABA.US)$   $Cisco (CSCO.US)$   $Tata Motors (TTM.US)$   $Fiverr International (FVRR.US)$   $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$   $American Airlines (AAL.US)$   $Rivian Automotive (RIVN.US)$   $Nokia Oyj (NOK.US)$   $Thermo Fisher Scientific (TMO.US)$   $Qualcomm (QCOM.US)$   $Intel (INTC.US)$ 
There are lots of ups and downs but it was good, as at every point of time, I have actually learnt something.
Stock market is like an ocean of knowledge. I get to learn something new at each and every step I take. It teaches me how to stay disciplined with my own money!
So far, I have enjoyed investing in this volatile market and I think this is the best time for anyone to enter the market and make some smart investments which can definitely pay off in the future. Remember, only invest what you can afford to lose!
I think my best investment by far is my education which has lead me to where I am today. It made me capable enough that I not only earn for myself but can help others too.
The majority of my investment is in the real estate followed by stocks, mutual funds, cryptocurrency and investing in watches.
Real estate is the other success story for me where I think I gained the best, while the rest of my investments also did reasonably well in 2021.
I believe in a well-diversified portfolio as it will expose me to much more opportunities for returns, while safeguarding against adverse market cycles.
I always believe in spending wisely than just investing for accumulating wealth. Whatever I earn, I try my best to utilise very wisely.
Summation of my stock market journey:
Markets are forever.
There should be no compulsion to trade every day.
Taking care of losses is essential.
Patience pays.
Wealth is a two-way road and one should learn to make it one way. Wealthy are those who learned the concept of keeping invested in liquid assets.
I have seen many people entering the stock markets looking for profits. Some will get quick profits in initial days and once they start losing money, they leave the markets. My suggestion would be, do not leave the markets. Stock markets are the biggest Teachers.
If trading is not your cup of tea, go for investing. Investments in stock markets give you returns which no one can ever provide. Thus, please exercise patience and stay long in the markets.
The bargain hunter in me automatically makes me a value investor. Eg, I will abruptly transit to buying something on sale, from buying something I had originally planned to get, when I feel they are on a super sale.
Always understand the difference between price and value. When you pay too high for a good business, you turn a great business into a poor investment. This turns your greatest advantage into greatest disadvantage. No matter how good the stock is, always buy at a bargain.
Syuee sending blessings, this Christmas and every day. Here is my simple made-from-scratch Christmas Special Fruitcake.
All I want for Christmas… is a Santa Claus Rally!
I am really excited to see what 2022 may bring to us Mooers!
Here’s to a season of blessings beyond this Christmas and New Year!
What are your 2022 New Year’s Resolutions? Please comment below to share with us!
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The fear and greed index was developed by CNNMoney to measure two of the primary emotions that influence how much investors are willing to pay for stocks.
The fear and greed index is measured on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis. In theory, the index can be used to gauge whether the stock market is fairly priced. This is based on the logic that excessive fear tends to drive down share prices, and too much greed tends to have the opposite effect.
Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful.
---Warren Buffett
Feer & Greed Index
What emotion is driving the market?
Safe Haven Demand: Extreme Fear
Stocks and bonds have provided similar returns during the last 20 trading days. However, this has been among the weakest periods for stocks relative to bonds in the past two years and indicates investors are fleeing risky stocks for the safety of bonds.
Last changed Nov 29 from a Fear rating.
Stock Price Breadth: Extreme Fear
The McClellan Volume Summation Index measures advancing and declining volume on the NYSE. During the last month, approximately 0.17% more of each day's volume has traded in advancing issues than in declining issues. This indicates that market breadth is improving, though the McClellan Oscillator is still towards the lower end of its range for the last two years.
Last changed Dec 1 from a Fear rating.
Put and Call Options: Extreme Fear
During the last five trading days, volume in put options has lagged volume in call options by 44.76% as investors make bullish bets in their portfolios. However, this is still among the highest levels of put buying seen during the last two years, indicating extreme fear on the part of investors.
Last changed Nov 26 from a Fear rating.
Source: CNNmoney
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