What is Contra Trading?
Most traders think there is only one way to trade. There are actually three - and Contra is the most misunderstood of all.
Contra trading uses Bursa Malaysia's
T+2 settlement window.
You buy shares today, sell
within
2 days.
You never need the
full capital upfront.
What is T+2 Timeline?
Time is everything in Contra. Miss the deadline and you lose control. Know the clock and you trade with confidence.
What is a Haircut?
The concept most traders skip - and regret. Your shares are NOT worth 100% of their market value as colalteral. Here's why.
The Multiplier
Now you know the haircut - your real collateral value. The multiplier is what turns that into actual trading power.
The Formula
How You Make (or Lose) Money
There is no magic. You profit only when price moves in your favor. Here are both sides - completely honest.
The Golden Rules - Dicipline First
Contra rewards the deciplined. It punishes the emotional. These rules are non-negotiable for every serious Contra trader.
Set your stop-loss before you buy
Decide the exact exit price before you click buy. Write it down. Set a stop-limit order in the app. Do not change it when the stock is falling.
Never use max multiplier immediately
Having 5× available does not mean you must use 5×. Start at 1×. Build confidence. Scale up only when you understand how Contra trades behave.
Only trade stocks you understand
Know the catalyst, the resistance levels, and the risk. Do not Contra-trade a stock just because someone in a group says it is going up.
Watch the clock — always
T+2 11pm is non-negotiable. Set phone reminders at 12:30pm and 10pm on every day you have open Contra positions. Never let a position go to force selling.
Size your position to your comfort zone
Max potential loss per trade: 10–20% of total collateral. RM10,000 collateral → RM1,000–2,000 max risk per trade. If it feels wrong, size down.
Understand the haircut first
Check your real collateral value before trading. Main Market shares at 80% value, ACE at 50%, Warrants at 0%. Check the app before every trade.
Watch. Learn. Trade.
Contra Trading Basics
Level up your trading journey.
Settle Contra Positions
Learn how to settle outstanding purchases.
How to Use Contra
Learn to BUY and SELL with confidence
Cash, Contra or Margin
Choose the trading style that fits your investing goals.
