Why do people say investing is a game where only a few people make money while most lose? At its core, investing is a non-zero-sum game: since the total amount of capital is limited, when one side profits, the other side must be at a loss. Information asymmetry in the market, unequal access to resources, and emotional decision-making prevent most participants from consistently making rational choices. Especially retail investors, who are easily swayed by emotions, lack systematic strategies and the ability to judge independently, ultimately falling into a vicious cycle of “chasing the highs and selling the lows.” Meanwhile, institutions or major players who have the information, long-term strategies, and discipline can achieve profits by controlling the pace, creating volatility, and so on. Therefore, true winners are always only a few—this is not accidental; it is determined by the market’s underlying logic.
Having a complete trading system is not just an MACD system or a KDJ system. You need everything—mindset, techniques, strategy, and risk control, with none missing. Only then can you keep digging for gold in this market. Laid out in early 2023, endured for four years—soon the clouds will part and the light will appear.