When it comes to investing, to put it simply, it’s all about one thing—waiting.

Have you ever wondered why top investment experts are called “financial crocodiles”? Why not “financial tigers,” “lions,” or “sharks”?

Sure, tigers and lions are fierce. They’re the kings of the land, and they act fast. But here’s the problem: chasing prey is exhausting. It drains their energy, and if they run into tough prey, they might even get injured. In trading, this is like high-frequency trading—exciting to watch, but it actually eats away at your capital.

Crocodiles are different.

They’re cold-blooded, patient, and smart. They wait right where all the animals have to pass—by the water source, sometimes for days or even weeks. When an opportunity comes, they strike in one swift move; if not, they quietly slip back underwater. This is a true high-reward, low-risk strategy.

Don’t be fooled by their short, thick legs—a crocodile can run faster on land than you’d think. But they don’t waste energy running around on land—that’s not their turf, and it’s dangerous. They focus on staying in the water, only making a move when the odds are highest.

Traders should be the same way: don’t try to chase every market move, focus on the opportunities you truly understand. Crocodiles have survived since the time of the dinosaurs—200 million years—not because they’re the fiercest, but because they know restraint.

Does it look passive? Actually, it’s the most efficient form of being proactive. Use the least energy to catch the fattest prey, take the smallest risks to win the biggest profits—that’s the shared wisdom of elite capital players and crocodiles.