Link to the first post in which you will also find the link to all other parts https://getqu.in/cbIOkg/

Today I'm giving you an insight into my trading routine! I'll show you how much time I invest, how my trades have gone so far in 2025 and how I use my capital.

• Time spent
• Trade frequency
• Profit/loss trades YTD 2025
• Capital employed

Time spent

I invest on average 5 hours per week in trading. But not just blindly!

Weekend preparation: 1 hour for stock selection & chart analysis

At the weekend, depending on my mood, the weather and other family activities, I prepare for the "trading week". This can be Saturday morning or Sunday evening. I spend about 1 hour selecting stocks and analyzing charts. I usually focus on 3 to a maximum of 5 stocks, for which I consider entry and exit points for the coming week.

The initial stock analyses are always carried out on the home stock exchange, I look at the price development at the various time levels, then superimpose my two layouts and I already have a clear picture and can decide whether trading makes sense. My focus is on trading qualitatively rather than quantitatively.

It's not about being active all the time, but only hitting the right setups. Therefore, "more time" is not a criterion for success. I know full-time traders who don't trade more than 3 hours a day.

During the week: About 30-45 minutes a day to execute & monitor trades

If the worst comes to the worst, you can intervene and add to your position or adjust your trading SL to protect your profits. If you are traveling for work, you can also rely only on the orders placed in advance - see the post in the feed from $ADYEN (-1.89%)

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Trade frequency, profit/loss trades YTD 2025 and capital employed

I am summarizing these points because it fits thematically and I can then cover several interesting aspects in one capital.

As of May 16, 62 trades have been closed, compared to 128 buy orders, which is because I usually enter in tranches.

• 128 buy orders
• 62 sell orders
• Total 190 orders,
• average 42 per month, just under 10 per week

There are weeks when I don't trade at all, others with more trades.

What is the balance of the 62 closed trades?

Only realized profits/losses count for traders. Book profits/losses are only temporary movements in the defined areas of risk management.

• 50 trades with profit (80%)
• 12 with a loss (20%)

And what does that mean in euros?

This question brings us to the next interesting piece of information. Is this more than just fun and enjoyment in trading? Or are you just one of the 80% who supposedly only lose money by trading?

The following figures are net, i.e. less KEST, order fees and other costs such as for the securities account, subscription to TradingView, etc.

Losses: €1,266.73 (9 trades <€100 loss, 3 trades in the range between €200 and €400)

Gains: 14.797,21€
(most of the gains are between 5% and 10% per trade)

Total net: 13.420,97€ (Jan-Mid-May)

The trading frequency makes it. It's not about the one big "tenbagger", but about an appropriate trading frequency with solid trades. It is easier to achieve 10 times 10% than to wait for a tenbagger and have your capital tied up in a trade for a long time.

Conclusion: Trading as a side income can be worthwhile - my average net income: 2,982.43€ per month for 5 hours of effort per week.

Anyone expecting to become a millionaire quickly will be disappointed - but as a hobby it is a solid regular income!

Question for dividend investors: How much capital do you need to invest to get a net dividend of around 3k a month?

Yes, yes 😅 it's clear that trading is different from pursuing a dividend strategy. It's just to illustrate that you can achieve a nice side income with relatively little capital compared to dividends.

This question brings us to today's final point. How much capital do I need to invest for short-term trading?

I keep about 40-50k as risk capital for short-term trading, with position sizes between 5k and 10k.

For beginners: Don't worry! I started with €500 to €1,000 per trade and gradually worked my way up. Confidence in your own setup is the key. The proceeds flowed into steadily increasing position sizes. Like B&H, it's a snowball effect!

In addition to my capital for short-term trading, I also have around 100k parked in longer-term "swing trades" (months to 1-2 years). But from a trading point of view it's the same, only the time horizon is different. Today's post, including the figures, only refers to short-term trading.

So, I hope this article has clarified your previous picture of a part-time trader.

In the next post I will reveal my trading setup, my indicators and my exact preparation for the trading week!

Below are links to a few stocks that I have recently written about.

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Link to the first post https://getqu.in/cbIOkg/

I will also link all parts in the first post and pin the first post in my profile.

This part of the post is about the following 2 topics

• Trading versus Buy&Hold
• What are the requirements for trading

To Buy&Hold I don't need to explain much more here 😉 It's a well-known and proven method, particularly suitable for more passive investors or those who don't want to deal with the stock market on an ongoing basis. Start with a savings plan - "time in the market" pays off!

When trading the situation is somewhat different. Active trading is required here. "Timing the market" is the motto. With the appropriate knowledge, a careful approach, good risk management and, above all, discipline, it is far more than just "gambling" or "gambling".

When I analyze my losing trades, the cause is almost always a lack of discipline, such as impatience or poor risk management. Sounds simple, but it's not... "The spirit was willing, the flesh was weak" 🤪🤷‍♂️

Conclusion:

• B&H and trading are not mutually exclusive, but can be combined well and sensibly. Part of my trading income, for example, flows into my B&H share on an ongoing basis.

• Trading means being responsible inform - plan trade - execute trade!

• Without a genuine interest in active trading and having fun trading, this will not work. If you just follow tips or influencers, you will almost certainly end up with the ominous 80% who only lose money (if only because the timing is no longer right).

The last two points in the conclusion are a good transition to the topic "Prerequisites for trading". In my view, in addition to the points already mentioned, the following aspects are essential in order to be sustainably profitable:

• Money management
• A trading tool
• Knowledge of chart analysis "a fool with a tool is still a fool"
• Discipline

Money management:

On the subject of money management, I would like to refer you to one of my older posts. It is essentially about determining the capital investment and the position size based on the maximum acceptable loss.

A proven guideline in trading is: Never risk more than 0.5% to max. 1% of your available capital per trade. You can find details on this in the following post https://getqu.in/tzhXqc/

Trading Tool:

Since trading is all about "timing the market", there is no getting around a trading tool. There are several tools on the market, and almost all of them offer a free version to get you started. The free versions are usually not sufficient for professional trading, as important indicators and data are missing. However, they are perfectly adequate for starting out and testing a little.

Tip: Use the free trial months of the subscription models to decide for yourself whether and which paid subscriptions are of interest to you.

I use TradingView https://www.tradingview.com and I'm really happy with it. In addition to the chart tool, there are lots of functions such as share screeners, market information, watchlists, price alerts, calendars for events such as earnings and dividends and a news feed. There is also a community, but I haven't used it yet.

Tip for beginners: TradingView also offers a demo account (paper trading), where you can safely start trading and test your strategies without using real money. Paper Trading — main functionality — TradingView

If you are interested in TradingView, I can offer you a referral link (just ask for it in the comments - I don't want to actively post the link here). Then we both get 15$ credited to our fees. PS: I am not a Finfluencer and have nothing else to do with TradingView. It is not a source of income nor the goal of these posts - it would just be the usual friend-referral.

Knowledge of chart analysis:

Well, as written above, "a fool with a tool is still a fool". Of course, you can't do it without learning and dealing with the subject. The trading tools are all very helpful, but without understanding what you are doing with them and how to use the charts, indicators or oscillators, it won't work. Fortunately, today there are lots of tutorials on YouTube, communities etc. where you can acquire knowledge free of charge.

There will be more on chart analysis in the last part of the articles when it comes to my trading setup.

Discipline:

This last point is the most important; in combination with the 3 previous points, discipline is the key to success. Even long-time traders are subject to FOMO with accompanying ill-considered or not properly analyzed trades. This often ends the way it must... "Know yourself and your trading behavior!"

Please note, this article only reflects my experience. There are many different approaches to trading - there is no right or wrong. In the end, everyone has to find a setup that suits them.

Actually, I wanted to cover the first three points today, but as this post is already quite long, I'd rather end it in the spirit of TL:TR and will cover the points "Time spent" and "Trade frequency" in the next post. Possibly also "Profit and loss trades YTD 2025", which would fit in with the trade frequency / number of trades.

PS: as I'm traveling for work for the rest of the week, there won't be any more parts until next week.

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In the feed of the linked shares you will find posts of the last few days/weeks from me $UBER (-1.06%)
$ADYEN (-1.89%)
$MMK (-0.39%)
$VRTX (+0.7%)
$RDC (+2.97%)
$KTN (-0.22%)
$NOVO B (+2.23%)
$MRK (+0.58%)

$UBER (-1.06%) As already described and feared 3 days ago "...after such a long sideways phase it needs a "good" momentum to break out of the range sustainably". The earnings were not enough....

From a trader's point of view, it was the right decision not to enter yet. The question now is whether this resistance can attract enough new buyers to become future support 🧐

The next few trading days will show. Patience is required - if the current area does not hold, it may well run back to the anchored VWAP (blue line) - area around USD 71.

Currently, the average volume of the weekly session is still slightly above the current price level of 84$ (green arrow) - the bulls have not given up yet 😁

Detailed view 1h chart NYSE

1T Chart NYSE

I'll stay on the sidelines - let's see if I set a stop-buy a little above the ATH for next week?

Edit May 12: the ATH was broken today and I got in with a small position. It's good that there was no sell-off at the close of trading - tightly hedged, let's see what the week brings 😉

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$UBER (-1.06%)
$DASH (+0.2%)

Uber buys a majority stake in the Turkish food delivery service Trendyol GO for 700 million US dollars and expands its business portfolio.

The US service provider Uber has announced that it is acquiring an 85 percent majority stake in the Turkish food delivery platform Trendyol for 700 million US dollars, which is currently controlled by the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. According to observers, the move, which was reported by various media on Tuesday, is an attempt by Uber to tap into new growth markets.

The Trendyol Group is one of Turkey's largest e-commerce platforms. With Trendyol Go, it operates an app-based delivery service for food and groceries that serves customers nationwide and delivers food and meals from over 90,000 restaurants and markets via 19,000 couriers, according to the Reuters news agency. Trendyol Go delivered more than 200 million orders in 2024 and generated gross sales of around two billion US dollars - an increase of more than 50 percent compared to the previous year.

According to the news agency Bloomberg, the transaction will be settled in cash and without incurring debt. This was announced by Uber in a report to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday. If the authority gives the green light, the transaction should be completed in the second half of the year, according to the report. The Trendyol Go app will then continue to be available to customers, dealers and couriers as a separate service. However, according to Reuters, Uber plans to integrate functions of its delivery service Uber Eats over time.

Expansion of the business portfolio

Although Uber dominates the US market with its ride-hailing service, it is reaching the limits of its growth there. The US company is therefore trying to expand its business portfolio and tap into new markets. In mid-April, Uber announced that it would be bringing self-driving cars onto the roads in the USA from 2026 in collaboration with Volkswagen.

However, Uber withdrew its 950 million US dollar offer for the Taiwan business of Delivery Hero subsidiary Foodpanda a few weeks ago due to regulatory hurdles. Among other things, the government in Taipei had expressed competition concerns. Delivery Hero will probably retain its business in Southeast Asia. And Uber has now set its sights on the Turkish market with the Trendyol takeover.

It was also announced on Tuesday that the US food delivery service and Uber competitor DoorDash wants to take over the British company Deliveroo for 2.9 billion British pounds (3.4 billion euros). The boards of directors of both companies have agreed on the deal.

https://www.heise.de/news/Uber-uebernimmt-den-tuerkischen-Lieferdienst-Trendyol-10374124.html

The image of a trader is often characterized by countless monitors, charts and ticking price information. Hours spent drinking coffee, rapid decisions, lots of stressful trades - this is exactly how many people imagine trading.

But the reality is completely different! 😎

I have long wanted to write an article about trading and give interested community members a deeper insight. You often only hear the infamous killer argument: "Don't do it, 80% lose money." But trading is much more than just a game of chance!

For me, "trading" has developed into an exciting hobby over the years, through which I can with little time investmentbut a serious approacha nice additional income can generate 💰💰💰💰

If you're interested in this topic, let me know! I'll be publishing more posts on the subject in the near future - especially for anyone who wants to learn more about trading.

As my time allows, I might take a closer look at the following questions in posts:

• Trading vs. buy & hold - Which strategy suits whom?
• Requirements for trading - What should you bring with you?
• Time required - How much time is really necessary?
• Trade frequency - How many trades do I make as a part-time hobby trader?
• Capital - How much do I invest in my trades?
• Profit vs. loss trades - My balance sheet for 2025 YTD
• Income - What can you earn as a part-time trader?
• Trading setup - Saving the most exciting for last - Which indicators do I use?

And, of course, I am also happy to answer specific questions.

What there will most certainly NOT be here:

• ❌Dubious Telegram channels or invitations to YT, Insta or other social media channels
• ❌Trading signals or unrealistic promises of profit
• ❌"Hot" tips - you won't find them among my friends or relatives, nor here!

I'm happy to share my personal experiences, but without any hocus-pocus or get-rich-quick promises. It's about honest exchange for everyone who is interested in trading!

Part 1 can be found here https://getqu.in/0Z6uNM/

Part 2 can be found here https://getqu.in/TVNdpR/

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$UBER (-1.06%)

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$RDC (+2.97%)

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$KTN (-0.22%)

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$ADYEN (-1.89%)

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$UBER (-1.06%)

What do you think of the Uber share? I will continue to buy here

Uber Technologies posted solid results in the first quarter of 2025, but these caused mixed reactions on the financial markets. While the company was able to significantly increase its profitability, some key figures fell slightly short of expectations.

📊 Financial highlights Q1 2025

• Revenue: $11.53 billion - an increase of 14% compared to the previous year, but just below analysts' expectations of $11.62 billion
• Net income: $1.78 billion profit, compared to a loss of $654 million in the same quarter last year.
• Adjusted EBITDA: $1.87 billion - an increase of 35% year-on-year, with a margin of 4.4% of gross bookings.
• Gross bookings: $42.82 billion - an increase of 14% year-on-year, but slightly below guidance of $43.05 billion.
• Free cash flow: $2.3 billion - an increase of 66% compared to the previous year.

🚗 Segment performance

• Mobility (Ride-Hailing): Revenue growth of 15% to $6.5 billion.
• Delivery services (Uber Eats & Co.): Sales increase of 18% to $3.8 billion.
• Freight business: slight decline of 2% to $1.26 billion due to a difficult market environment and volatile trading conditions.

📈 User growth & engagement

• Monthly active platform users (MAPCs): 170 million - an increase of 14 % compared to the previous year.
• Number of journeys: 3.04 billion - an increase of 18% compared to the same quarter of the previous year.

🔮 Outlook for Q2 2025

• Forecasted gross bookings: Between $45.75 and $47.25 billion - an expected year-on-year growth of 16% to 20%.
• Expected adjusted EBITDA: Between $2.02 and $2.12 billion - an increase of 29 % to 35 % compared to the previous year.

🤖 Strategic initiatives & partnerships

Uber is increasingly focusing on autonomous vehicle technologies and has recently announced partnerships with companies such as Waymo, Pony AI, WeRide and May Mobility. These collaborations are intended to drive the use of robotaxis in cities such as Austin, Phoenix and soon Atlanta.

In addition, Uber has acquired an 85% stake in Trendyol GO, a Turkish food and meal delivery company, for approximately $700 million to expand its presence in the delivery segment.

📉 Market reaction

Despite the positive developments, Uber shares fell by over 6% in pre-market trading following the publication of the quarterly figures. Analysts attribute this to the slight shortfall in revenue and gross bookings.

🧭 Conclusion

Uber delivered a strong operating performance in the first quarter of 2025 with a significant increase in profitability and robust user growth. Nevertheless, challenges such as the weakening freight business and macroeconomic uncertainties remain. However, strategic investments in autonomous mobility and international expansion could ensure further growth in the long term.