The stock market is like a card game, it's all about who has the stronger hand...

After all, in the past decade of trading US stocks, I've seen too many ups and downs. The market is like a casino, but casinos come in different types. You think you're in a boxing match, but then someone hits you with a sneak attack. You think you can counter and turn things around, but little do you know this isn't boxing at all—it's a card game. The key lies in whether you have good cards in your hand.

So, don't be fooled by surface-level optimism. This market isn't the boxing match you imagined, where strength and reflexes guarantee victory. It's more like poker now—it's about who has the stronger hand. If you're all-in on tech growth stocks with no defensive plays, you won't even have a chance to counter when the wind shifts. My advice remains the same: don't jump to conclusions, and don't stubbornly bet on just bullish or bearish trends. Right now, it's wise to allocate some funds to oversold defensive sectors like healthcare, consumer staples, and select high-quality utilities. At least they can weather volatility and leave you some ammo to pivot if the market shifts. For those chasing highs, don't go all-in—keep some cash on hand and don't let market sentiment dictate your moves.

After a decade in this game, one truth remains: as long as you keep your capital intact, there will always be opportunities. The market always has another round—the key is not to play yourself out of the game. In the current market, stay cautious, wait for opportunities, and don't rush to place heavy bets. The market is an unpredictable poker table—surviving long-term is the real win. $SPDR S&P 500(SPY.US) $Dow Jones Industrial Average(.DJI.US) $NASDAQ Composite Index(.IXIC.US)