In today's financial market landscape, institutional funds hold an absolute dominant position, accounting for more than 80% of the share. In contrast, individual investors account for less than 20% of the market share. This structural difference directly affects the short-term and long-term trends of the market.

Individual investors usually have a limited impact on short-term market fluctuations, while long-term market trends are completely dominated by large funds. The fundamental reason for this phenomenon lies in the significant differences in investment concepts and capabilities between individual and institutional investors.

Most retail investors lack the patience for long-term holding and rarely consider investments on a yearly basis. More importantly, they often do not have the capabilities and resources to participate in project development. In contrast, institutional investors not only have the ability to make long-term investments but can also actively participate in the development and construction of projects.

Another noteworthy phenomenon is the common psychological traits of retail investors. They are often easily influenced by short-term market fluctuations, blindly chasing prices when they rise and panic selling when they fall. This 'buy high, sell low' behavioral pattern often leads to investment failures.

A truly successful investment strategy should be to position oneself during market downturns. However, most retail investors tend to overlook this and fail to recognize potential investment opportunities in a bear market.

To succeed in the financial markets, investors need to cultivate a long-term investment perspective, learn to control their emotions, and have the ability to think in reverse. Only in this way can they find their foothold in a market dominated by institutions.