After entering the stock market, all operations can be divided into two types: speculation and investment. Or rather, two different operational approaches. In Chinese textbooks on securities trading, there are many arguments about whether to invest or speculate, and the debate has been ongoing. Each argument is straightforward and seems to be very reasonable, to the point where there is endless debate and no one can convince anyone.

In fact, for any investor who has already entered the stock market, any textbook theory is pale and powerless, and any incessant debate is redundant. From the perspective of investors' ultimate goal, whether it is speculation or investment, only making profits in actual stock market practice is the most important thing.

It is completely necessary to comprehensively and systematically study investment theory and securities knowledge in order to ensure one's profitability in the stock market.

However, stock trading is not about sitting in a college for academic research, but about using one's hard-earned money to compete and fight on this trading field full of temptation, opportunities, and traps, in order to win one's own share of benefits.   

Therefore, as an investor in the Chinese stock market, the most important thing is how to use practical skills and analytical methods flexibly, cleverly, and flexibly to achieve one's goals. Profit is the most important thing, and all the theories in textbooks are gray.

In order to ensure that one can make profits and achieve their goals in the real world of the stock market, there is no need to be confined to which school of securities trading theory, which family's operational techniques, which tricks and analytical methods one is using in stock speculation.

It's like in the Sanda arena, knocking down the opponent to the ground is the most important thing. As for which martial arts routine one is using, there's no need to argue?

Everything in the world is interconnected with many principles. Sometimes, if we apply the principles of certain things to stock speculation techniques, we will have a sudden sense of enlightenment, which will prompt us to reach a state of enlightenment, like flowing clouds and water.

Of course, achieving such a state of mind is not something that can be accomplished overnight. First and foremost, one should have confidence based on a positive mindset and platform.

Sometimes, due to a lack of confidence and independent thinking, we often find ourselves in a dilemma where we don't know how to proceed or retreat.

For example, how should we operate when speculating on a certain stock? Different people have different opinions.

Technical analysts may argue that its technical indicators have already sent a clear sell signal and it should be resolutely shipped; Fundamental analysts may argue that the current macroeconomic situation in our country has improved and that we should invest in stocks for the medium to long term. In addition, there are numerous opinions from stock analysts and so-called information experts, who often hold different views and are actually contradictory. So, who should I listen to?

How should investors speculate on a certain stock or trend?

As an investor, who should I listen to? What should be the basis for operation?

To be honest, everyone's opinion can only be used as a reference, and no one's advice can be fully listened to. Don't listen to others' nonsense, even if it makes sense, still listen to yourself! Believe in your own choices. Stock trading requires making one's own decisions.

This is not to advocate that you should be stubborn and self serving, but to say that even if someone else's opinion is 100% correct, it can only be a reference opinion and cannot be taken for granted, making decisions easily without using one's own brain. This can easily cultivate a kind of laziness, which is a very harmful thing. Remember, at any time, you should have your own opinions, and the final decision needs to be made by yourself. Don't give your head to others to direct. This is the expected quality of a mature stock investor.

Specifically, first of all, one should develop their own overall strategy for stock trading. Are you deciding to invest in the medium to long term or engage in short-term or ultra short term speculation? This must be clarified first. This is a prerequisite for entering the stock market to formulate speculation strategies and apply speculation techniques, and it is the most basic starting point for all speculation.

Secondly, one must resolutely implement their established stock trading strategy and operational discipline, and avoid being distracted, restless, following others' opinions, and having no firm opinions. Adhering to principles means demanding oneself to follow the established discipline. Resolutely and decisively enforcing discipline is one of the fundamental guarantees for making profits in stock trading.

In fact, many people are not confused about these two points mentioned above, but often cannot achieve them. Weakness and habitual bad habits in human nature often affect an individual's correct decision-making. In the stock market, the weaknesses of human nature are often portrayed vividly and often evoke deep regret. Without the baptism of the ups and downs, tragedies and joys in the stock market, investors find it difficult to elevate their mentality to a higher level. Just by resolutely enforcing operational discipline, there are many investors who often cannot do it. For example, the following are iron laws that have been proven through practice to require resolute and unconditional execution. Can you really do it too?

Irreversible market trading, when the situation is uncertain, it is better to stand idly by.  

When errors are discovered, timely liquidation should be carried out.  

Hesitation, not suitable for entering the market.  

The frequency of buying and selling should not be too frequent.  

When buying and selling with ease, please do not increase your chips at will.  

Do not easily trust the opinions of others, even experts.  

Be not influenced or troubled by the market atmosphere, and adhere to your own principles.  

Do not operate at full capacity at any time, let alone overdraw.

Although many people understand the above operating rules very well, they often cannot be executed due to human weaknesses and bad habits. Therefore, there are so many losers in the stock market who call themselves' father and mother '. In fact, stock trading is not a very difficult task. It only requires unique vision, accurate judgment, good mentality, and iron discipline, which is the most important factor among all factors. Without iron discipline as a guarantee, no practical skills or analytical methods can help you. Keep in mind your own goals, and operate resolutely and decisively according to the operational strategies and iron discipline you have already formulated. Unless there is a major change, do not waver easily, do not change what you have already considered carefully, and do not easily break your operational discipline. This is the only way to enter the highest level of stock trading and the prerequisite for achieving profits in stock trading.