Laurent Lequeu – Sizing Is Crucial When Trading

<p><strong>BIO: </strong>Laurent Lequeu is a multi-asset investor dedicated to assisting High Net Worth Individuals and Retail Investors in achieving financial success through actionable investment insights derived from comprehensive global macro trends and meticulous bottom-up analysis.</p><p><strong>STORY:</strong> Laurent thought he could outsmart all the hedge funds and the most brilliant investors by shorting NVIDIA before the first quarter results. His thesis was that the stock was an extended and overcrowded trade. However, people were still interested in the stock, so the price didn’t fall as Laurent expected. Consequently, he made a loss.</p><p><strong>LEARNING:</strong> Sizing is crucial, especially in a short position. Apply risk management when investing. Accept that you’re going to be wrong.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><blockquote class="ql-align-center"><strong>“You have to admit that you’re wrong and that the market is always right.”</strong></blockquote><blockquote class="ql-align-center">Laurent Lequeu</blockquote><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Guest profile</h2><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurent-lequeu-53720433/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Laurent Lequeu</strong></a> is a multi-asset investor dedicated to assisting High Net Worth Individuals and Retail Investors in achieving financial success through actionable investment insights derived from comprehensive global macro trends and meticulous bottom-up analysis.</p><p>Laurent is a global citizen with a mission to enhance financial literacy and empower individuals worldwide through education.</p><h2>Worst investment ever</h2><p>Not too long ago, Laurent thought he could outsmart all the hedge funds and the most brilliant investors by shorting NVIDIA before the first quarter results. His thesis was that the stock was an extended and overcrowded trade. However, people were still interested in the stock, so the price didn’t fall as Laurent expected. Consequently, he made a loss.</p><h2>Lessons learned</h2><ul><li>Sizing is crucial, especial