its a tricky game indeed so lots of research and analysis is needed. you also need to be an expert in technical analysis as well and fundamental analysis.
and then you have to be able to time the market and time the stock.
nothing is easy. you have to plan and roll up your sleeves and work a little bit.
Sounds like you know a lot about the stock market so you should be fine. I do think it's a bit of risky market but I also know at the moment the markets are doing well so perhaps good time to invest.