I'm a late bloomer in investing. the urge came because after being semi-retired since 2019, I felt quite bored, and I wanted to use my free time to enhance  part of my retirement savings.
I started this journey in June 2024. Initially, I naively thought that focusing on high dividend stocks would be a no-brainer.  I screened out all the high dividends and mindlessly purchased.. After being hit by 30% withholding tax (US stocks) and price erosion, I realized this was a bad choi...

Recently, the market has been extremely volatile, with the S&P 500 entering a technical correction and market sentiment temporarily low. However, Wall Street analysts have begun to release optimistic signals, suggesting that the worst moments for the stock market may be over, and they provide five key reasons to support this view. Does this mean that investors can enter the market with confidence? Or does the market still harbor risks? After experiencing corrections in the U.S. stock market, how should investors adjust their strategies? This article will analyze frommultiple perspectives including market data, Federal Reserve policy, corporate Earnings Reports, international Capital Trends, and investor sentiment.to help investors make more informed decisions.
Is the market correction over? How can Historical Data interpret this pullback?
A stock market correction typically refers to a market adjustment where prices drop by more than 10% from their peak, which is not uncommon in history. According to data, the S&P 500 has experienced over 30 market corrections since 1950, with an average pullback duration of about 4 months. In most cases, the market recovers within 6 to 12 months. Does this market pullback fit past patterns? Currently, the market decline aligns with historical correction trends, but more confirmation signals are needed to establish whether the market has truly bottomed out.
In this round of adjustments, market Technical Indicators showthe S&P 500 has entered the oversold Range, which is often a signal that the market may rebound. In addition,the VIX panic index has retreated from its peak, indicating a cooling of market panic sentiment. From historical experience...

3 main contributors for today's profits. Many people feel that consumer stocks are cyclical and should be avoided. I think otherwise... which stocks are not cyclical to some degree?
As always, stay happy, stay positive, invest with an open mind and you will be rewarded.

hang in there!

lets go!!!!!!
gonna carry on to work hard on refining my swing trade 💪💪