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Welcome to Vantage Point Podcast, where we meet successful investors and traders to share their stories and trading journeys. In each episode, you’ll hear from guests who have unique perspectives on the world of investment. We also discuss the latest issues from economy industries and how it affects the trading and investment activities You’ll learn about their different trading strategies, how they manage risks, and how they stay disciplined in facing challenges. You’ll also gain insights into trading psychology and how to overcome any mental hurdles that may arise. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect Vantage’s official policy or position. Any advice given is general in nature and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Vantage is not responsible for any losses or damages arising from the use of information provided in this podcast.
Episodes

Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
In this episode 19, founder of Majalah Forex Malaysia & Nusantara Global Network, Najmuldin discuss about a recent market crash that happened on the 5th August 2024. He also explains the cause of the crash (Carry trade) and how it brings consequences for executing that risky activity. Let's not forget Volatility Index (VIX) that all traders and investor should take a look at.
Guest: Najmuldin
Majalah Forex Malaysia
Nusantara Global Network
TIMESTAMP:
00:00 Intro
01:58 Observation on the 5 August sudden market crash
04:58 Flash Crash Japanese Yen
06:27 What is carry trade?
08:09 Effects on carry trade
08:47 Who involved this risky activity?
09:20 Challenges of carry trade
11:51 Institutions taking advantages on Japan
13:10 Potential upcoming U.S economy recession?
14:53 Volatility Index (VIX)
18:08 Vicious cycle (Experience shocking events that leaves a mark)
20:45 Preparation of challenging economy
22:40 Closing
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DISCLAIMER:
ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THIS PODCAST IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PODCAST ARE ONLY PROVIDING THEIR PERSONAL VIEWS. VANTAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES FROM YOUR TRADING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONSULT A FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT EXPERT BEFORE TAKING ACTION.

Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
In this episode 18, Amar Raffail is back after 1 year hiatus from social media and he shared his insights as indices trader such as US30, Nasdaq 100, S&P500 and more! From studying political science to compounding his fund for months, he has alot of different experiences that not many traders we invited into the podcast so far.
Guest: Amar Raffail
TIMESTAMP:
00:00 Intro
01:45 Life before trader
03:14 Early days of learning about trading
04:14 Becoming full time trader
06:07 TRADING WAS EASY?!
07:00 Disciplines of compound
07:50 Amar's trading chart preferences (Naked chart)
09:29 Conflict with applying (too) many indicators
11:28 Find your own trading style (it's normal to NOT win all the time)
12:11 What is 'MSTA'? (United Kingdom Society of Technical Analysts (UK-STA))
13:42 Is it compulsory for traders to apply MSTA certification?
14:52 Amar's primary instrument to trade (Indices)
16:04 Difference between trading forex and indices
17:29 News trading on indices
18:16 Advantages of trading indices
20:19 Amar's visions and long-term goals
22:50 Gran Turismo throwback
24:05 Amar's trading advice
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DISCLAIMER:
ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THIS PODCAST IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PODCAST ARE ONLY PROVIDING THEIR PERSONAL VIEWS. VANTAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES FROM YOUR TRADING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONSULT A FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT EXPERT BEFORE TAKING ACTION.

Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
In this episode 17, our guest Amar Raffail has some stories to tell in these politic issues regarding the (failed) assassination-attempt towards former US president, Donald Trump and how his comeback bring the cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin etc.) many hope once again. Will his agenda towards cryptocurrency become reality or just false promises to fill votes for the upcoming US general election in 2024?
Guest: Amar Raffail
TIMESTAMP:
00:00 Intro
02:46 Public figure's involvement on investments
05:00 Cristiano Ronaldo's move that shattered (temporarily) Coca-Cola stock price
06:56 Donald Trump's impact on Cryptocurrency / Bitcoin
09:51 Trivia on Americans who invest / trade Bitcoin
10:09 A former US president that put Bitcoin up front
11:22 Unexpected assassination-attempt or publicity stunt?
13:00 Capital markets reaction on Trump's failed assassination
13:37 Was US Secret Service agents really get the job done?
15:40 Expectation of Donald Trump's Bitcoin agenda
18:57 Bitcoin stay 'relevant' as long as Trump actively campaigning
19:58 What if either Democratic or Republican's possible outcome towards capital markets?
22:55 Closing
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DISCLAIMER:
ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THIS PODCAST IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PODCAST ARE ONLY PROVIDING THEIR PERSONAL VIEWS. VANTAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES FROM YOUR TRADING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONSULT A FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT EXPERT BEFORE TAKING ACTION.

Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
In this episode 16, our guest Syakir share his experience handling with trading community from a well known influencer and at the same time, how influences nowadays impact the trader's decision making process. In terms of peer pressure and 'noises' from the crowd, he's invitable to experience these situations many times
Guest: Syakir
Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Telegram, Youtube: @aurous.trade
TIMESTAMP:
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Syakir as community admin. for influencer
03:08 Handling different Telegram channels
04:26 Bahasa Melayu on ChatGPT and Google Gemini (formerly known as Bard)
08:11 Always have second (or third) opinion before posting anything
09:06 How fortunate nowadays that it's EASY to stay connected with community
10:29 Story of old school man earned MILLIONS of dollar from trading bull market
13:15 Stock market in US still adapt the traditional call signal
14:14 Influences from social media divides trader's decision making
16:12 How Syakir control social media channel and maintain active
17:54 Issues when doing LIVE TRADE with community
20:35 There's always opportunity some other time. No FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) needed.
22:52 Trader who started from $9,000 to profit $100,000 with only ONE DIRECTION
25:24 Dealing with 'noises' from social media community
27:42 What would Syakir do to improve his social media's relevancy?
28:42 Future of social media for trading community
30:17 Currency pairs, trading style & indicators picked by Syakir
32:38 Syakir's shoutout
34:18 Advices from Syakir
35:04 Closing
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DISCLAIMER:
ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THIS PODCAST IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PODCAST ARE ONLY PROVIDING THEIR PERSONAL VIEWS. VANTAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES FROM YOUR TRADING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONSULT A FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT EXPERT BEFORE TAKING ACTION.

Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
In this episode 15, Bangwan explained on what inspired him to establish his trading community, Bangsawan FX and how it is crucial to be RESPONSIBLE and SHOWCASE LEADERSHIP to earn TRUST from the community. He also share his process to validate and provide forex signals in Bangsawan FX trading community.
Guest: Bangwan (Bangsawan FX)
Tiktok: @bangwan_fx
Youtube: BangsawanFX
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Life before trading
02:41 Journey to become trader from engineer
04:01 What does engineering and trading have in common?
04:30 Earliest mistake that Bangwan experienced
06:21 How long he took to become full time trader?
06:42 Establishment of Bangsawan FX
08:47 Bangwan on news trading
10:14 Transition from currency pair to Gold trading
11:06 Trading volume comparison 10 years ago
11:36 Features of Bangsawan FX (that are UNIQUE than other trading communities)
13:03 Process of providing forex signal call (Backtesting, quality control etc.)
15:41 Feedback on Bangsawan FX's signal call
16:01 Live forex market mapping
16:26 Different type of Bangsawan FX's community
17:15 Conflict views and insights
17:54 Luminous Daily Roadmap (LDR)
18:44 (cont.) Conflict views and insights
20:40 Risk management can change your trading lifestyle
22:17 What's the alternatives of Gold trading?
23:23 This one industry is 'booming'
23:54 War affects trading activities
24:59 Bangsawan FX's future and plans
26:34 Someone impersonating Bangsawan FX
27:28 Any premium signal providers approached Bangwan?
28:40 Advice on establishing and creating your own trading community
32:27 Closing
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DISCLAIMER:
ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THIS PODCAST IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PODCAST ARE ONLY PROVIDING THEIR PERSONAL VIEWS. VANTAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES FROM YOUR TRADING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONSULT A FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT EXPERT BEFORE TAKING ACTION.

Saturday Jun 22, 2024
VPP #14 : "Japan's Economy DOOMED by THIS ONE Agreement." (Bangsawan FX)
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
Saturday Jun 22, 2024
In this episode 14, we met founder of Bangsawan FX, which he breaking down major stories, theories & facts on how Japan economy (specifically Japanese Yen currency) has become weaken over the past decades since 1990s. He also believed that this particularly agreement (Plaza Accord) was responsible for Japan's economy downfall. Moreover, we talked about social issues such as birth rate, aging problem and generational gap that (to this date) affecting Japan and other countries.
Guest: Bangwan (Bangsawan FX)
Tiktok: @bangwan_fx
Youtube: BangsawanFX
00:00 Introduction
02:05 What happened to Japanese Yen (as of 2024)???
03:25 Start of Japanese economic miracle
04:35 US begin "cooperate" with Japan after WW2
06:28 Beginning of Japan's economy comeback
07:45 Yen currency STILL WEAK, but...
08:30 Competitors & alliance took noticed
09:39 Trade Balance (Deficit & Surplus)
10:15 Power of Japan exports (even Harley Davidson was in TROUBLE)
11:33 Inflation (Law of Supply & Demand)
14:06 US had Trade Deficit due to unimaginable power of Japan's exports
14:54 AN AGREEMENT THAT CHANGED JAPAN'S ECONOMY EVER SINCE
16:20 Why this agreement happened?
17:52 Japan experienced both GOOD & BAD from THAT AGREEMENT
19:29 Both Sony and Mitsubishi's FORTUNE so BIG that they acquired...
20:08 What was 'Miracle of Japan' looks like?
21:34 Japan's land value that are JAW-DROPPING TO BELIEVE.
22:46 EXACT MOMENT Japan's economy begin to fall
23:58 Japan asset price bubble occurred
25:10 Situation that are inevitable to other nations
26:12 We should not view Japan as example of 'economically successful nation'
27:20 Effects of 'financial support' during COVID-19 YOU MAY NOT REALISED
29:38 The ONLY ASIAN country in the world that has interest rate below '1' (since 2016)
31:34 Possible theory why Japan STILL NOT INCREASE their interest rate (Japan Lost Decade)
32:19 Shinzo Abe's economy policy that PRESERVED Japan's economy
33:57 (cont.) Possible theory why Japan STILL NOT INCREASE their interest rate
35:05 Japan's death rate, birth rate and aging population
36:28 Generational gap WILL occur if not solve it
37:24 Window Guidance policy
38:40 This HUGE mistake that Japan SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED according to economists
39:12 Lessons we can learn from this
42:37 What we can do to make it better for Malaysia? (Complaining is NOT helping...)
44:26 Singapore is something we MUST learn from their economic success.
45:18 For the sake of our future children.
46:00 If you invest / trade heavily in Japanese Yen (specifically USDJPY), LISTEN HERE.
47:03 Closing
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DISCLAIMER:
ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THIS PODCAST IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PODCAST ARE ONLY PROVIDING THEIR PERSONAL VIEWS. VANTAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES FROM YOUR TRADING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONSULT A FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT EXPERT BEFORE TAKING ACTION.

Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
In this episode 11 part 3, Syakir had an experience which he critisize on certain people that bring the peer pressure in terms of decision making when making trades. He also share his opinion on Expert Advisory (EA) and A.I in trading
Guest: Syakir
TIMESTAMP:
00:00 Introduction
00:48 What if emotion are non-existent?
01:18 ChatGPT: The rise of A.I
02:28 Trading industry is NON-EXCEPTION
03:26 Would he willing to pay A.I service?
04:25 People have to aware of their morality using A.I
05:30 EA (Expert Advisory) and A.I should not be too relied
06:53 Advice from Syakir to the newbie traders
08:46 Closing
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DISCLAIMER:
ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THIS PODCAST IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PODCAST ARE ONLY PROVIDING THEIR PERSONAL VIEWS. VANTAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES FROM YOUR TRADING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONSULT A FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT EXPERT BEFORE TAKING ACTION.

Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
In this exclusive episode, we met with the award-winning trader, Ang Kar Yong on his journey from a 21-year old newcomer to recognitions as one of the best analyst, tutor and 10+ year experiences of trading. Some of his insights including discovering Jarratt Davis, his trading setup, adaptation of automation (A.I, robo-advisory) trading and how 'blogging' became his stepping stone to teach people about trading education. Let's not forget, we get the opportunity to ask whether he finally achieve his long term goal that was made way back in 2012.
SPECIAL GUEST: Ang Kar Yong
Youtube: @KarYong
Facebook: @karyong
Instagram: @angkaryong
TIMESTAMP:
00:00 Introduction
02:20 How it all begun and COPY TRADING as his first move
05:03 Feeling of FIRST LOSS
06:10 Kar Yong's decision to start learning
07:01 What was it like finding trading education from the year 2012
08:47 Other strategies that Kar Yong practices to this date
09:47 Kar Yong discovered Jarratt Davis (Fundamental analysis)
10:09 How long Kar Yong took to find his trading setup?
11:31 Filter information through fundamental analysis
13:02 Importance of fundamental analysis and economic news
13:48 Comparison of trading landscape in the past and present
15:50 Robo-advisory and A.I trading trend
16:42 Kar Yong's portfolio setup (Manual & Robot trading)
18:21 Investor or trader that Kar Yong wish to have dinner with (NOT WARREN BUFFET)
20:11 Movies inspired for traders and investors
22:31 (cont.) Comparison of trading landscape in the past and present
22:59 Kar Yong's transition to become trading coach and tutor
25:13 Disagreement on Kar Yong's trading philosophy?
27:54 Leveraging trading education marketing in social media
30:41 Kar Yong's focuses on creating trading education contents
33:19 Reflections of Kar Yong's achievement
34:24 Advice to younger self
36:16 THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION
38:23 Full Time Trader (FTT): IS IT POSSIBLE?
41:33 Inspiring advices from an award-winning trader and investor
46:34 Where can we learn more about trading from Kar Yong?
46:59 Closing
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DISCLAIMER:
ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THIS PODCAST IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THE PARTIES INVOLVED IN THE PODCAST ARE ONLY PROVIDING THEIR PERSONAL VIEWS. VANTAGE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOSSES FROM YOUR TRADING ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONSULT A FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT EXPERT BEFORE TAKING ACTION.