2026-01-09 04:24:41

Recently, I took a look at the performance of the financial sector and couldn't help but feel a bit emotional. Clearly, the market is soaring and hitting new highs, but bank stocks are moving downward with a significant decline, already retracing more than 10 points. This is the true picture of chasing highs.

Speaking of which, I mentioned a view two or three months ago — that the cost-effectiveness of banks no longer has an advantage, and large funds should shift their focus to non-bank financials. Looking back now, that was almost the peak for banks.

Interestingly, some investors are going against the trend, and recently some bloggers have even specifically allocated to banks. But what happened? The market has risen for more than ten consecutive days, while bank stocks can only passively decline, creating a strong contrast. Looking at this comparison, it’s quite ironic. It also reminds us that chasing hot topics can easily lead to pitfalls. Even seemingly safe blue-chip stocks like banks, once bought at high levels, often end up with unfavorable results.

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OldLeekConfession

· 21h ago

Haha I told you, aren't the people chasing banks now feeling awkward? The ones who bought at high levels are really something, no wonder people always say blue chips are not safe. It was about time to switch to non-bank stocks, but unfortunately some people just wouldn't listen. This wave of face-slapping is really brutal, the market soars while banks are dead silent. And you still dare to say it's safe? I think what's safe is just losing money. Didn't I say before, when the cost-performance ratio is gone, you should withdraw, but some people insist on taking the last hit. Chasing high is truly an art, an art that leads to the fastest losses. Ironically, this is probably just the beginning, and it could get even uglier. I told you all early on, but no one believed it. Now everyone is down and out, right?

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Blockchainiac

· 01-11 13:00

I've been saying it all along, chasing high banks is just sending money away. Now it's clear, right? This wave really shows a big contrast. Watching others make money while you're trapped isn't a good feeling. When the cost-performance ratio is gone, it's time to switch tracks. This is a living lesson. Catching the top is really crazy. Even the most stable stocks can't withstand it. I'm just wondering how those bloggers are still hyping banks. They really have guts. You should have jumped into non-bank financials a couple of months ago. Now it's too late to regret. Chasing hot topics, nine out of ten times, is the fate of the leek (retail investors). There's no hope left in banks; you need to find new opportunities. Well said, being too cautious is actually the easiest way to fall behind.

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ApeWithNoChain

· 01-09 04:54

Haha, it's the same story of chasing highs. I already said that the cost-effectiveness of the banking sector is gone. Chasing highs is always so tragic; even seemingly stable blue chips can trap you. Anyway, I sold early. Now I see those bloggers still positioning in banks. Forget it, no more struggling. The market is lively and festive, but bank stocks are just climbing down, quite ironic. The cost-effectiveness has long been shattered; non-bank financials are the real game now. This is what true pitfall looks like—blue chips can't save those chasing highs. Some people are still stubbornly controlling banks, I just smile and say nothing. I've already sensed it; banks are dead, who’s still buying there? A few points of correction, does it not hurt? It must be killing some people.

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WagmiOrRekt

· 01-09 04:54

The cost of chasing highs, the bank's move this time is really impressive. I kind of regret not jumping on the non-bank sector earlier. Now seeing those guys picking up positions at high levels... sigh. Big funds have already exited, and you're still discussing blue chips as a safe bet? That's hilarious. Things that could have been predicted, why are some still jumping into the trap? Forget it, no more complaints. Let's learn from this, everyone.

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LazyDevMiner

· 01-09 04:53

Ha, I knew it. The people who chased the banks at high levels are now suffering a lot. Chasing highs never ends well, and this time it has once again taught beginners a lesson. The non-bank sector has already quietly taken off, but unfortunately most people are still watching the banks. This is the information gap—some people have already shifted their focus.

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CoinBasedThinking

· 01-09 04:49

The group that chased into banks is really suffering now. The banks have fallen so much, yet some bloggers are still hyping it... It's ironic. I've always said that non-bank financials are the true king, but some still rush into banks. Blue chips can't save those who chase highs; you've learned that now, haven't you? It's truly a stark contrast now—while the market hits daily limit-ups, bank stocks have become stepping stones. The all-time highs from two or three months ago—now I finally understand. Chasing hot topics is the beginning of losing money; this time, banks have given a bloody lesson. It's not that blue chips are bad, but the entry points were just too off.

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