Buy TSMC before getting a girlfriend! Threads expert 577 days earning 400,000 disciplined investing

82 Year Class Netizen mr_ntmy has been executing the “Buy one TSMC share every day before getting a girlfriend” plan since June 2024. After 577 days of holding, he has gained a profit of 404,000 NT dollars from 913 shares (return of 42.31%). On the 458th day, he broke the million mark, adding 10 shares each month. He is a livestock owner from Tainan, and has been serializing his journey on Threads, jokingly saying he has developed a long-term relationship with TSMC.

82 Year Livestock Owner Insists on Buying One Share Daily for 577 Days

A 82-year-old Threads user mr_ntmy started the “Buy one TSMC share every day before getting a girlfriend” plan in June 2024. He has maintained this for 577 days, and with additional reasons, increased his holdings to 913 shares of TSMC. On the 557th day of dollar-cost averaging into TSMC, he posted a screenshot showing his TSMC holdings exceeding 1.36 million NT dollars, with a cumulative return of 42.31%, and an unrealized profit of 404,000 NT dollars.

This user began this unique investment plan in June 2024 and has been serializing his journey on the Threads platform ever since. He also rewards himself monthly with an additional 10 shares, and has occasionally increased his holdings due to events like Olympic gold medals. He describes himself as a livestock farmer from Tainan, born in 82. This professional background makes his story more authentic and relatable—he is not a finance professional or tech startup elite, but a young operator in a traditional industry, achieving wealth accumulation through disciplined investing.

The “Buy one TSMC share every day before getting a girlfriend” setup, while humorous and self-deprecating, also reflects a form of investment psychology wisdom. Setting a clear but uncertain condition as a trigger to end the investment creates an open-ended long-term commitment. If he quickly finds a girlfriend, the investment period might only be a few months; if his romantic life remains empty, the investment naturally continues. This mechanism cleverly combines investment discipline with life goals, avoiding anxiety over “when to stop investing.”

However, the path of DCA (Dollar-Cost Averaging) into TSMC has not been smooth. He has mentioned that being teased by friends as a contrarian indicator is a common joke in investing circles, meaning his investment decisions are always opposite to market trends. When friends tease him this way, most might waver or give up. But mr_ntmy chooses to persist, and this mental resilience is one of the key factors for long-term investment success.

DCA into TSMC for 577 Days, Portfolio Breaks 1 Million, Returns Over 40%

Through daily effort, his TSMC holdings finally surpassed 1 million NT dollars on the 458th day of his dollar-cost averaging plan last September. At that time, his profit was about 30.74%, with unrealized gains of 236,000 NT dollars. From day 458 to day 557, just 99 days, his return increased from 30.74% to 42.31%, with gains rising from 236,000 to 404,000 NT dollars. This accelerated profit is not accidental but a manifestation of the compound effect of regular investments during market upswings.

The core logic of DCA is to invest a fixed amount or fixed number of shares periodically, buying fewer shares when prices are high and more when prices are low, thus smoothing the purchase cost. The biggest advantage of this strategy is eliminating the anxiety of market timing—investors don’t need to judge market highs and lows, just continue buying mechanically. mr_ntmy’s case perfectly demonstrates the power of this strategy on high-quality stocks like TSMC.

From June 2024 to January 2026, TSMC’s stock price experienced multiple fluctuations. During this period, due to geopolitical concerns, AI demand swings, exchange rate changes, and other factors, the stock price saw adjustments but maintained an overall upward trend. The DCA strategy allowed mr_ntmy to buy at relatively low prices during each dip, and as the stock rebounded, these low-cost shares provided excess returns. If he had tried to time the market, he might have missed the entire rally.

On December 31, 2025, the 557th day of his TSMC dollar-cost averaging, he openly admitted that his romantic situation remained blank in 2025, but he had already formed a long-term relationship with TSMC. In terms of actual performance, his TSMC holdings have a cumulative return of 42.31%, with an unrealized profit of 404,000 NT dollars, again reflecting TSMC’s high trust and long-term position among Taiwanese investors. This personification of the investment target, while humorous, also reflects the emotional bond long-term investors develop with their holdings.

His account’s latest update shows he has been investing in TSMC for 577 days, holding a total of 913 shares. At TSMC’s current stock price of about 1,050 NT dollars (January 2026), the 913 shares are worth approximately 959,000 NT dollars. Considering his posted holdings exceeding 1.36 million NT dollars, it indicates TSMC’s stock price has continued to rise during this period. This asset appreciation results not only from stock price increases but also from the continuous accumulation of shares.

Monthly Addition of 10 Shares and Event-Driven Increases

In addition to the daily purchase discipline, mr_ntmy also employs a strategy of adding 10 shares each month. This “basic dollar-cost averaging + periodic additional investment” approach accelerates capital accumulation, allowing him to amass more shares in the same period. The 10 shares per month are equivalent to ten times the daily purchase of 1 share, demonstrating his extra savings ability and investment willingness beyond the basic discipline.

More interestingly, he also uses an “event-driven” increase strategy. He has increased holdings proactively due to events like Taiwan winning Olympic gold medals. This approach, combining investment with life events, adds emotional value to the mechanical dollar-cost averaging. Although there is no direct correlation between Olympic gold medals and TSMC’s stock price from a pure investment perspective, this ritualistic aspect can enhance the positive investment experience and make long-term persistence easier.

This flexible increase also demonstrates the adaptability of the DCA strategy. While the core principle is fixed investment, increasing investment when extra funds are available or when feeling optimistic can balance discipline and opportunity. The key is that “additional investment” is on top of the original routine, not replacing the daily purchase. This ensures that even if there are misjudgments, the basic plan remains in effect.

From 577 days of holding 913 shares, the average daily accumulation is about 1.58 shares. This exceeds the basic plan of one share per day, confirming that he has indeed executed additional increases. If he only bought one share daily, after 577 days, he would hold only 577 shares; but he actually holds 913 shares, meaning an extra 336 shares were added. These extra shares mainly come from the monthly 10-share additions (about 19 months = 190 shares) and various event-driven increases (about 146 shares).

Threads Serialization Sparks Resonance in Taiwan’s Investment Community

mr_ntmy’s choice to serialize his investment journey on the Threads platform provides additional motivation for his persistence. The social engagement and interaction create a “public commitment” effect—when you announce your goals and keep updating, the psychological cost of giving up increases significantly. Behavioral economics has shown that this mechanism can effectively improve goal achievement.

Threads, launched by Meta, is a popular social platform for investment discussions in Taiwan. Compared to more anonymous platforms like PTT or Dcard, Threads’ real-name system fosters more authentic and responsible content. mr_ntmy’s serialization has garnered significant attention, inspiring many netizens to follow his example and start dollar-cost averaging into TSMC, creating a “DCA TSMC challenge” community phenomenon.

He has mentioned that being teased by friends as a contrarian indicator is a common experience for long-term investors. When starting to dollar-cost average, people around often question, “It’s too expensive now,” or “Wait for a dip.” But evidence shows that market timing is much harder than most think, and maintaining consistent buying discipline often outperforms trying to pick the perfect entry point. mr_ntmy’s 42.31% return is the best response to such skepticism.

As Taiwan’s most representative company and a global semiconductor leader, TSMC holds a high position of faith and long-term allocation among Taiwanese investors. This “faith” is not blind worship but based on rational understanding of its technological leadership, customer base, and industry position. TSMC’s exclusive mass production of advanced processes below 3nm for giants like Apple, Nvidia, and AMD creates a moat that is difficult to challenge in the coming years.

On December 31, 2025, the 557th day of his TSMC dollar-cost averaging, he openly stated that his romantic situation remained blank in 2025, but he had already formed a long-term relationship with TSMC. Behind this humorous statement lies a profound understanding of long-term investing: investing is not a zero-sum game of short-term trading, but a long-term partnership with high-quality companies. Holding a company’s stock for years, witnessing its growth in performance, technological breakthroughs, and market expansion, creates a bond that surpasses mere financial figures.