MONDAY86 : I was filled with anticipation for investing, thinking that as long as I chose a "good-looking" stock, I could easily make money. I chose a technology company that was very popular in the market at the time and eagerly invested my first funds without hesitation. Watching the stock price rise steadily, I was filled with confidence, as if I had already mastered the secret to investing.
However, the good times didn't last long. A few months later, the stock price suddenly plummeted, as the company released an Earnings Report that fell short of expectations. In that moment, I felt completely shattered. My investment had nearly turned negative, giving me a profound understanding of the market's unpredictability and my lack of investment experience.
But this setback also taught me a valuable lesson. I began to study Fundamental Analysis of the stock market in depth, learning how to evaluate company performance, industry outlook, and overall market trends. Gradually, I became more rational, no longer solely relying on market hype, but starting to make more prudent and informed investment decisions.
To this day, I still remember the pain of that investment mistake, but it was also an important step in my growth as a more mature investor. This experience made me realize that investing in Stocks is not something that happens overnight; it is a long process of accumulation and continuous learning.