Day Trading - Braving the Philippine Stock Market and Sold it for 2% Gain

Last January 3 and 4 of 2018, I bought 1,000 shares at 0.96 and 5,000 shares at 0.98 prices respectively. I was waiting for this day, January 8, 2018, Monday to see how it works as a day trader. So, this is what happened.

At 10 AM, it went up to 3% and suddenly down to 2%. I was afraid that I sold it at 2% ++ gain in few minutes.

I sold it at 1.02. From the gross amount of PHP5860 that I bought, the amount I earned is PHP260. But I still need to deduct some taxes. I will find out the total net earned later with a feeling of PHP100++.

Just observing after selling it, it gained 10% after few minutes.

Recess at 12 noon, back at 2 PM.

I am still observing the stock I already sold. Damn, it went up. Before the market closed, it was 20% at 1.19. I should have waited and observed the whole day.

I just realized whoever bought my shared is really lucky as he bought it at 1.02. If he sold it before the market closed, he has earned PHP1,000++.

Lesson Learned

Damn, I've been so emotional because I got scared. I should have just observed good for the whole day.

It's good to earn 5%. I should have waited.

Although I earned 2%, not bad for a first timer trading it after few days I bought it.

For traders out there, any insights you can give to me? I am just a first timer. Would love to hear your thoughts and what shall I do next time? Thank you.