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What Makes a Good Investor?

  There are many types of investors. Some trade daily, while others invest for the long term. Some investors like to diversify their portfolios, while others like to take risks and put all their eggs in one basket. However, all investors share one goal: to make a profit. Many people search the internet to learn from other experts. Although learning from an expert may be necessary, investors should choose a strategy that fits them: a strategy that enhances their strengths and compensates for their weaknesses. I struggle to read charts or figure out the current intrinsic value of a stock. I don't know when the price will rise or when it will fall. However, I know which companies will be crucial in the future. Therefore, my strategy would be to buy the right stocks and hold them.  What kind of stocks are you supposed to buy? Semiconductors? Energy? Software? As mentioned earlier, the main goal of investing is making money. In order to determine whether a stock will make a profit,...

Samsung's Share Price Fall Despite Earning Surprise - Is Samsung at Risk or is it an Opportunity to Buy?

  Samsung Electronics  has released their earning guidance for the second quarter of 2026. An operating profit of 89.3 trillion Korean Won (roughly around $60 billion), made Samsung Electronics the most profitable company in the world, even surpassing Nvidia. However, its stock price declined around 6% on the day of the release, and another 6% the day after, dragging the price to around 70% of its all time high. The  Wall Street Journal claimed that Samsung Electronics had "Failed to Impress". However, a quarterly operating profit of around $60 billion in a single quarter is hardly a disappointing performance, let alone a viable reason for the company to lose 10% of its value. Although the recent plummet may be a result of excessive anxiety, questions remain.  Is Samsung Electronics at risk? Or is this a perfect opportunity to buy more? The "Risks" RAM Won't be in Demand?  The major reason for the recent plummet is that the market fears that Big Tech will not b...