Saturday, June 20, 2015

That's How We (The Local Retail Investors) Should Band Together!

A million thank to Alvin and the team behind Big Fat Purse (Jon, Alex and Louis) for organizing a wonderful get-together session on Thursday evening at their office. With a huge turn-out of more than 20 liked minded friends (including 2 ladies, ranging from retail investors to promising start-up owners who are making [or going to make] a buzz in the local financial industry scene), we wasted no time in getting to know each other better and the rest is chatting, chatting and more chatting.  

I am not secretive about my age and many of you might have already know that I am no longer a young chap but I can felt the energy level on last Thursday evening is at the fever pitch and it does boost my energy level up a few notch too (at least mentally) ;-)

Usually, I will take photos in such event and share it in my Social Media accounts but it totally slip my mind during the gathering as most of us have been busy going around meeting new friends, eating and drinking. I am a strong believer in building good relationship and trust in all relationships, be it families, friends or associates. Very happy to be part of this local retail investors community that are so selfless and cohesive, if we continue to band like this, I am pretty sure that we will be creating more buzz and friends along the way.

During the session, I think two of the new friends that I've chat most with are Kevin of Turtle Investor (advocate of Index investing) as well as Lawrence of MoolahSense. (crowd funding platform with the investment twist). Will definitely explore more on MoolahSense in the next few days and update my view on this Local-First platform. 

Slightly more than one year ago, before I "officially" began my stock investment journey, starting a financial related blog is purely for sharing my "late comer" experiences as well as my thought there and then. Of course, being a movie buff, I will try my best to throw in some movie related stuff in my posts. Fast forward to present, I believed one of the most precious take away from my journey is to get to know (and personally met) some of the liked minded cool peers.

Hope Alvin will arrange more such event as this should be the way how we (the local retail investors) should band together. 

Oh, must remember to remind myself to take photos in the next session.

Cheers!

9 comments:

  1. Really enjoyed my chat with you as well! The vibrant community and the positive vibe are things I'm proud to be part of, and contribute to. Seeya around next time!

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    1. Kevin : Ya man! We should meet more often since our office are so close. Are you in Facebook? If yes, you can add me at RichardNgHS

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  2. Hello! Was this a private event not open to the public? If it's open to the public, how can one know about such events in the future? I hope to meet other retail investors too, and I'm especially interested in learning about new start-ups that may revolutionise Singapore's financial industry!

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    1. Hi Ken, Thanks for dropping by and comment. This is an "invite-only" event. Having said that, I am sure the host (Alvin of BigFatPurse) don't mind meeting more new faces in the next event. If you don't mind, you can send me an email (to investopenly@gmail.com) and I will arrange for him to extend the invite to you in the next session.

      Cheers!

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  3. Unfortunately, some "unsocial" local retail investors cannot band. LOL!

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    1. CW8888 : Hahaha, I am sure there are such people around in all sort of communities, so be it lor... some are just not meant to be ;-)

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    2. Uncle Cw8888 , put it this way ba , you've been around the block , why waste time with those that can't band? Get together with those that can! Tio bo?

      Ps. Uncle rich , sorry for hijacking your reply :p

      Cheerio
      Ah Boy

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  4. Uncle Rich , you suggest Alvin to jio me the next time around? I bring a nice bottle of red :) Hahaha!

    Cheers
    Ah Boy

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