Zhang Tianxing did not stay long at Da Mo Investment Bank, directly rejecting Old Colin's kind invitation for coffee in his office.
The reason was simple: "We are still students, and we need to prepare for homework and tomorrow's exam."
Well, Old Colin was defeated by Zhang Tianxing's reason. Old Colin couldn't understand this young man. A young fellow, without batting an eye, came up with a hundred million to short the NASDAQ, which was not the thinking of a normal person.
How dare he? Didn't he want this hundred million? However, Old Colin didn't think too much. In the market, the winner takes all.
If you short the NASDAQ, then be prepared to lose everything.
Fortunately, that kid came late today. If he had come two hours earlier, it would have been no problem for him to lose ten million today.
It seemed that a hundred million wouldn't last long, and it wouldn't last many days.
Old Colin hummed a little tune and walked towards his office.
The way others looked at Old Colin was different from usual. Nothing in the company was hidden. The news of Zhang Tianxing shorting the NASDAQ was now known even to the cleaning ladies at Da Mo Investment Bank.
Today, a handsome and refined Chinese man came to Old Colin, claiming he would short the NASDAQ and bet a hundred million.
People were not surprised by the amount of a hundred million. There were many rich people here, and besides, there were consortiums. Individual money could never surpass consortiums.
What surprised people was the curiosity generated by Zhang Tianxing's name. A top student from a prestigious university actually came to Da Mo Investment Bank to short the NASDAQ.
How could such a thing happen? Were there any policy changes recently?
People at Da Mo Investment Bank became busy. They firmly believed one thing: someone who could casually come up with a hundred million US dollars was definitely not a fool. So, what was the significance of Zhang Tianxing shorting the NASDAQ?
"If you ask me, we don't need to pay attention to him at all. How much did he lose today? Old Colin, you have the most to say about this."
"At the close, he lost one million five hundred and thirty thousand US dollars. This young man is truly unfathomable."
"Enough of that. Old Colin, you're treating us tonight. We want the full package. We won't go home until we're drunk!"
"No problem, I've prepared a party for you. There will be beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen, and then we'll have a wild celebration. I'm treating tonight." Old Colin was in a very good mood. Zhang Tianxing came at just the right time.
With his performance boosted, his salary this month would be the highest in Da Mo Investment Bank. No one else's salary could be higher than his.
Everyone present showed envy. People who went all-in on indices were usually high-level fixed clients. They never expected Old Colin to pick up such a great bargain. It could only be said that Old Colin was truly lucky and destined to be rich.
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When Colin and Zhang Tianxing returned to school, Professor John saw them and walked over directly.
"Zhang Tianxing, have you finished your business? How many lots did you buy?"
Zhang Tianxing just smiled and said nothing.
"Teacher, you don't know. Zhang Tianxing actually took out a hundred million to short the NASDAQ. Zhang Tianxing must be crazy." Colin couldn't suppress his depressed mood and blurted out the whole story.
This news completely shocked Professor John. One hundred million US dollars, what kind of concept was that? He certainly didn't have that much money. He never expected one of his students to take it out and short the NASDAQ.
It was a disgrace to his teachings. Professor John looked at Zhang Tianxing with a helpless expression: "Tianxing, are my lectures not good enough?"
"Teacher, your lectures are very good. You even use case studies. I feel your level is very high." Zhang Tianxing replied with a smile. This Professor John had profound academic achievements, and he explained all sorts of trading cases clearly, making everything systematic.
Hearing Zhang Tianxing's answer, Professor John almost choked, "You think my lectures are great, so why are you shorting the NASDAQ? Don't you know my views? What did I talk about last time?"
"Teacher, you said that technology is the primary productive force, and the NASDAQ will aim for new highs and must reach new highs," Zhang Tianxing replied after some thought.
"Zhang Tianxing, are you deliberately trying to anger me? You know I'm bullish on the NASDAQ, yet you're taking out a hundred million to short it? I, John, will become a laughingstock in academia. You want to nail me to the pillar of shame." Professor John said indignantly.
"Teacher, we simply have different views on the NASDAQ. I believe the NASDAQ will also reach new highs. As for when this new high will appear, we cannot predict. We cannot ridicule each other just because we have different opinions on an issue, can we? Academia progresses through constant debate, don't you think, Teacher?" Zhang Tianxing said with reason and evidence.
Oh my heavens, Professor John was going mad. I just shorted the NASDAQ, and you're saying you'll nail me to the pillar of shame? This is an outrageous claim.
"You have a point, but I still don't understand. Why would you use a hundred million to short the NASDAQ? I would understand if you shorted one lot or five lots, but why a hundred million? I don't understand," Professor John asked his question.
A hundred million was not a small sum. Zhang Tianxing was so young, yet he dared to use a hundred million. Was his family's money blown in by the wind? This was simply impossible. Could this be a new form of money laundering?
However, this money just disappeared. It was said that over a million dollars disappeared today. No matter how much money you have, you can't play like this. If this were the case, the money in American banks wouldn't be enough, and American banks would go bankrupt.
"It's very simple. I earned this money bit by bit, so I have the freedom to dispose of it." Zhang Tianxing replied calmly.
Everyone was amused by Zhang Tianxing's answer. "Bit by bit"? Did he know how many zeros were in a hundred million?
If you earn three hundred dollars a day, that's not a small amount, right? Then you would need to work thirty thousand days to reach that number.
How many days have you lived since birth? Only a few thousand days, and you're saying you earned it bit by bit? Who are you trying to fool?
"Zhang Tianxing, just tell us the truth. How could you make so much money? Robbing a bank wouldn't be this easy," Colin questioned.
"It's actually very simple. The accumulation of original capital is always painful. When your wealth reaches a certain level, you'll find making money very easy, especially in the stock market. If operated properly, achieving a tenfold increase in eight years is also very easy," Zhang Tianxing replied with a deep voice.
"Tenfold increase in eight years?" Everyone was amazed. What kind of investment genius was this? They were all people with an IQ of 160 or above. The smaller the initial capital in the stock market, the easier it is to double. When your initial capital reaches a certain level,
It would be good enough to guarantee an annual increase, let alone a tenfold increase in eight years. Bah, this Chinese kid is not a good person, not a single word of truth from his mouth.