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How Clement Ang Achieved 150%+ Returns in the US Investing Championship

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Jan 18, 2026
Clement Ang, a professional trader who posted 150%+ returns in the 2025 US Investing Championship, shares his trading system and recovery story. He explains his 5% monthly drawdown rule, progressive exposure scaling, and how he rebuilt discipline after a huge drawdown. He also discusses his hybrid setup approach, execution limits for 2026, and routine-driven time-zone advantages.
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Low Win Rate But High Returns Explained

  • Clement's 2025 stats: ~30% win rate, average gain 5.4%, average loss 2.1%, and winners held ~3 days while losers <1 day.
  • He credits removing ~500 non-system trades as a major lever to improve efficiency and returns.
ADVICE

Do Weekly Reviews, Monthly Write‑Ups

  • Start post-trade review early by doing weekly reviews and monthly write-ups, tagging trades as mistakes or quality executions.
  • Analyze missed opportunities and recurring errors so year-end review is manageable and actionable.
INSIGHT

Progressive Exposure Mimics Form Shooting

  • Clement likens progressive exposure in trading to 'form shooting' in basketball: start small, prove you can make money, then step up size.
  • This builds skill and reduces emotional risk while expanding position sizing as confidence grows.
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