--- title: Lost $50K in CFDs. Then Built a Mid 6-Figure Portfolio with Singapore Small Cap [Chills 234 ft InvestKaki] description: Ever thought investing in small-cap stocks was just too risky? 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Then Built a Mid 6-Figure Portfolio with Singapore Small Cap \[Chills 234 ft InvestKaki\] ![Picture of The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20(2)-3.png?width=50&name=Square%20(2)-3.png) [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-234) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-234) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-234) [Share this page](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-234) [![Follow The Financial Coconut](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/46975693/interactive-182431637553.png)](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL2CjCe42iR2RH2MpVX0Ej%2BKJQ%2F3A0Z7pXnUs35To%2Bo6nbKcpBVq9I98X5NUungVEwfs5YCKuM%2FaP97VxIITkTlihT57%2F%2F4XDW9rT3VR4MatSLDi%2BMU5mbQqihfX3LRRz83ij8K19OiD8UXy8sdct4t0Q%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=182431637553&portalId=46975693)   Ever thought investing in small-cap stocks was just too risky? What if the biggest myths about them are hiding the biggest opportunities? We sit down with James Yeo, Investor and Trainer, Investkaki.com shares how he went from a five-figure wipeout to building a mid six-figure portfolio What you’ll hear: - The painful mistake that shaped his investing framework. - How he pivoted from trading to value, then to quality investing. - Why Singapore’s small-cap stocks might hold more potential than most investors think. - Practical guardrails to protect yourself from another wipeout. If you’ve ever doubted whether you can bounce back from losses, this conversation is proof that resilience (and the right strategy) can change everything. **What We Discuss:** - [05:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BBH0GmSsI&t=301s) - Can you share how your investing journey developed over time? - [09:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BBH0GmSsI&t=564s) - How did you recover and get back on track after that collapse? - [12:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BBH0GmSsI&t=753s) - What is your portfolio size now? - [13:55](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BBH0GmSsI&t=835s) - How do you rebuild your capital and yourself mentally to try again? - [17:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BBH0GmSsI&t=1034s) - What’s your take on Singapore’s small-cap ecosystem and its dynamics? - [24:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BBH0GmSsI&t=1469s) - How does your framework guide spotting opportunities like insider moves? - [28:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BBH0GmSsI&t=1737s) - What’s the final insight you rarely share with others? - [37:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0BBH0GmSsI&t=2225s) - What advice would you give aspiring investors figuring things out today? **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://linktw.in/XhziAf) - [YouTube](https://linktw.in/kmkqqH) - [Apple podcast](https://linktw.in/THnoND) New episodes every [Thursday](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/tag/chills-with-tfc) Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. 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