Chapter 4: Gambling with Extra Steps

"Let's start with the basics," Jason murmurs to himself, reviewing the current market trends. It's 2013, and while the tech boom is in full swing, opportunities are rampant across various sectors. He pulls up historical data on several companies and indices, plotting their performance over the last few months.

Jason decides to diversify his initial investments across several sectors. He selects a mix of stable blue-chip stocks for steady gains and some volatile small-cap stocks for potential high returns.

For some stable blue-chip stocks he picks GenTech Electronics, a leader in consumer electronics, and Silverline Motors, an automotive company beginning to explore electric vehicles.

For some small-caps, he looks into Bioloom Pharma, a biotech startup rumored to be on the brink of a major breakthrough, and AeroSwift Logistics, a company that has been gaining ground in the fast-paced world of courier services.

Jason uses technical analysis tools to predict future price movements based on past market data. He examines moving averages, RSI (Relative Strength Index), and MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) for each stock.

"MACD is showing a bullish crossover on GenTech... good," he notes, plotting his buy order. For Bioloom, despite its recent dip, the high RSI suggests an upcoming rebound. He decides it's worth the risk and places a limit buy order.

With his base set, Jason begins the real work of day trading—buying low and selling high throughout the day. He keeps a keen eye on market news, ready to react to any sudden changes.

10:30 AM: A news alert pops up about GenTech releasing a new smartphone model next month. Expecting a positive market reaction, Jason quickly buys additional shares.

11:15 AM: A tweet from a renowned financial analyst predicts a dip in the automotive sector due to potential regulatory changes affecting Silverline Motors. Jason decides to sell his shares before the market reacts, securing a modest gain.

In the afternoon, Jason turns his attention to more speculative trades. He considers the options market, where he can leverage his positions for greater potential returns.

He buys call options for AeroSwift Logistics, betting on the company's stock to rise after a rumored partnership with a major e-commerce giant.

Although still a nascent market in 2013, Jason decides to allocate a small portion of his portfolio to Bitcoin, intrigued by its potential for high volatility and substantial returns.

Eyeing global opportunities, Jason looks into Verde Energy, a South American-based renewable energy company. Its stock is cheap, and its potential for growth, especially with the global push towards sustainability, seems promising. He buys a significant number of shares, hoping for a long-term payoff.

Jason also dabbles in commodity futures, speculating on oil prices, which have been particularly volatile due to geopolitical tensions. He takes a calculated risk on short-term oil futures, betting on prices to rise.

As the day progresses, Jason meticulously monitors his positions, ready to make quick decisions. He records each transaction in a digital ledger, ensuring no detail is missed.

2:45 PM: After noticing a sudden spike in Bioloom Pharma shares following FDA approval news, Jason sells his shares at a significant profit.

3:30 PM: He observes a downward trend in the tech sector and decides to cut losses on a few underperforming tech stocks, reallocating those funds into more promising sectors.

4:10 PM: Verde Energy announces a new government contract for a large-scale solar farm. The stock jumps, and Jason's earlier investment pays off handsomely. He decides to sell half to secure profits and keep the rest for potential future gains.

4:50 PM: The oil futures rise sharply after news of a temporary supply disruption. Jason closes his position with a decent profit, further padding his trading account.

"I'm so fucking good at this shit" Jason grins widely, quite surprised himself at how good he is at trading, today, he had managed to clear a profit of $3,500.

His most significant gains had come from the timely sale of Bioloom Pharma shares and his speculative bet on Verde Energy, which had exceeded his expectations due to the unexpected government contract.

His investments in AeroSwift Logistics' options were still open, and he estimated that if the rumored partnership went through, those options could triple in value, potentially adding another $10,000 to his funds.

The Bitcoin gamble was more of a long shot in 2013; however, even a small uptick in its value could contribute a decent sum to his growing war chest. With the crypto market's known volatility, he recognized that his $500 investment could swing wildly, but he remained optimistic about its long-term prospects.

Keep in mind, the reality where Jason was from. Crypto never really took off, so this is indeed a gamble for him.

Jason also felt confident about his remaining shares in Verde Energy. If the company continued on its upward trajectory with sustainable energy projects, those shares might double or even triple by the end of the year.

The futures trading in oil had been a good test of his ability to react to global news, and he considered using these skills more frequently to capitalize on similar opportunities.

As he totaled up the potential future payouts, Jason estimated that if all went according to plan, his current investments and trades could net him close to an additional $20,000 in the coming months.

Stretching, Jason closes his laptop, and lays down on the couch, right at the moment Angel returns from her job, her hair a mess, and her eyes tired. She staggers into the apartment, throwing off her uniform and pretty much jumping right onto the couch, into Jason's arms.

"Rough day?" Jason asks, staring at the roof as the woman in his arms groans, "Yeah. Sucked ass. Some bitch was thrashing the meat isle cus it didnt have vegan alternatives... and I had to deal with it!" Angel complains, and Jason just chuckles with a wry smile on his face.

One of these days, Jason is sure she'll strangle a customer to death.

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