To The Moon

I never thought I would ever step into the world of investing. In fact, I didn’t even know where to begin, or what it even truly meant. All I had was $90 saved from my part-time job, a heart full of hopes, and a desire to make something more of my life. This is my story—how I found Tiger Brokers, and how it slowly became the light that showed me the way.

I come from a humble background. My family never had much. We never talked about money—at least not in the way people talk about growing it or investing it. For us, money was always about survival: paying rent, groceries, bus fares, and school fees. My parents worked hard—harder than anyone I know. But despite all that effort, we barely got by.

Growing up, I used to think investing was only for rich people—those who wore suits, talked numbers, and lived in apartments far above the clouds. I thought it was a secret world I’d never be allowed to enter. But all of that changed one quiet evening when I was scrolling through my phone and came across something that would change my life forever: Tiger Brokers.

At first, I didn’t know what it was. The tiger logo looked fierce, and I hesitated. “This can’t be for someone like me,” I thought. But something inside me pushed me to keep going, to explore. I clicked the app, signed up, and read everything I could. It was my first real look into the world of investing. And for once, it didn’t feel cold or out of reach. It felt possible. It felt like a door was opening.

With only $90 in my account, I knew I had to be careful. Every dollar meant something to me—it was hours of labor, sacrifices of small joys, and dreams packed into coins. I watched videos, read beginner guides on Tiger Brokers, and even followed the forums to see what others were doing. I didn’t want to rush. I wanted to understand. Because for me, this wasn’t just an app—it was the beginning of a new life.

I remember the day I bought my first stock. My hands were shaking. It was a small tech company I had read about online. The price wasn’t high, and I could afford a couple of shares. As I pressed that "Buy" button, I felt like I was planting a seed. A seed of faith, of courage, of change.

I checked my portfolio every day after that. I celebrated even the tiniest gains, and I learned to stay calm during the drops. It wasn’t always easy. Sometimes the numbers went red, and my heart sank. But I reminded myself: this is a journey. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is wealth.

One night, I sat under the stars, thinking about where I came from and where I wanted to go. I thought of my mother’s tired hands, my father’s wrinkled eyes, and how they never got the chance to dream big. I thought of the little me, always afraid of not being enough. And I whispered a promise to the sky: I would keep going, I would learn, I would grow—and one day, I would make them proud.

Tiger Brokers wasn’t just a trading platform for me. It became my mentor, my classroom, and my lighthouse. I discovered the world of ETFs, learned about diversification, and started setting long-term goals. I began to understand the power of compound growth, the magic of patience, and the strength of staying informed.

I also met people along the way. Other beginners, just like me, sharing their experiences on the forums, asking questions, lifting each other up. It made me feel like I wasn’t alone. Like we were all part of something bigger—a community that believed in taking control of our future.

Slowly, $90 turned into a little more. And that little more gave me confidence. Not just financial confidence, but personal confidence too. I started seeing myself differently. I started dreaming differently. I started believing that maybe, just maybe, I could change my story.

There were times I cried. Not because I lost money, but because I realized how much I had already gained. I had gained knowledge, courage, and hope. I had taken my first step into a world I never thought I belonged in. And now, I was walking with my head high, even if I still had so much to learn.

People sometimes ask me, “Why do you love investing so much?” And I always say the same thing: Because it gave me a chance to believe in myself. It taught me that I didn’t have to stay stuck in a cycle of struggle. That even someone with just $90 and a broken heart could build something meaningful.

Today, I still don’t have a fortune. But what I do have is far more valuable—I have a vision, a plan, and the tools to make it happen. And every day, I log in to Tiger Brokers with a smile on my face. Because I know that this isn’t just about money—it’s about transformation.

One of the most beautiful things about this journey is how much you learn about yourself. I learned that I’m more resilient than I thought. That I can teach myself things I never imagined. That every dollar is a soldier fighting for a better future. And that even in moments of doubt, I’m capable of extraordinary things.

I’m sharing this story not because I’ve made it big. I haven’t—yet. But I believe in the power of sharing beginnings. Because maybe you’re reading this right now, wondering if you can do it too. And I want to tell you: yes, you can.

Start where you are. Even if all you have is $20, or $90 like me. Even if you don’t understand the market yet. Even if you’ve never felt confident with money. Start. Read. Learn. Ask. Grow. And most of all, believe.

If I could go back and talk to the younger me, I would hold their hand and say, “You’re going to be okay. Better than okay. You’re going to be great. Just take that first step.”

And to Tiger Brokers—I want to say thank you. Thank you for making investing approachable, for giving people like me a place to begin. Thank you for your tools, your resources, and your vision. You didn’t just create a platform. You created a path.

This is only the beginning of my journey. There will be ups and downs, and I’m ready for all of it. I’ve already learned the most important lesson of all: It’s not about how much you start with—it’s about how deeply you believe in where you’re going.

So here I am, not a financial expert, not a millionaire, just a dreamer with a Tiger heart. Ready to roar into the future, one investment at a time.