Why Nvidia will crash in 2024 and what Jensen is doing now to avoid it
With Nvidia estimated to control over 80% of the global market for chips (needed to run AI applications), it’s difficult to find any bear case for the stock. Furthermore, with one analyst upgrade after...
View ArticleHigh stakes for Adobe with the Figma acquisition
Update: As of 18 Dec 2023, Adobe and Figma have abandoned their merger plans, citing obstacles in the regulatory review process as the key reason. Adobe is reportedly developing a new product, “Ligma”...
View ArticleBanks Down, REITs Up – Which to Buy Now?
Ahh. The age-old question of sector rotation. As the latest news of a dovish pivot from the Feds, retail investors are seeing bank shares dragged down, while the much-beaten REIT prices are slowly...
View Article3 Contrarian Buys Among the Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks in 2023
The S&P 500 index has gained 20% YTD, but the journey has been anything but smooth. While technology stocks led the rebound, many sectors struggled to keep pace. As we head into 2024, let’s explore...
View ArticleCrypto Hodl-ers Feeling Richer This Christmas
Last year this time, hope was bleak for crypto investors. Crypto was a massive sea of red. Luna, a hot crypto that promised high yields, fizzled out. FTX, one of the biggest crypto exchanges,...
View Article86 MRT Malls in Singapore
“First we shape the cities – then they shape us.” Jan Gehl, founding partner of Gehl Architects Although Singapore is a small city, it boasts a well-defined structure and transportation system. The MRT...
View Article3 S-REITs that increased dividends in 2023
Increased interest rates and inflation pulled the rug from many Singapore REITs this year as REIT managers scramble to improve their debt management and cost of capital. To deal with the increased...
View ArticleWill the Stock Market Crash in 2024? – 5 Signs to Look Out For
The US major indices have performed extremely well in 2023, beating expectations from both analysts and investors alike. While the S&P 500 broke all-time highs, uncertainty continues to loom over...
View Article5 stocks to buy before interest rate cuts
Following its meeting earlier this month, the Federal Reserve has announced its decision to maintain interest rates, keeping the federal funds rate within the 5.25% to 5.5% target range. This is the...
View ArticleA tale of two investing styles: ERM and AWP portfolio results for 2023
Happy New Year! I am pleased to present the results of two portfolios! Here’s how they performed in 2023. 1) Early Retirement Masterclass For intermediate investors, the ERM portfolio is a low-beta,...
View ArticleBest and Worst Singapore Stocks of 2023
In 2023, the Straits Times Index (STI) remained flat, but showed a 4% increase when dividends are included. It was another uneventful year for Singapore stocks, lacking the exhilarating returns of the...
View Article7 undervalued stocks in Singapore (Jan 2024)
At the point of update, there are 646 stocks listed on the Singapore exchange. I’ve limited the dataset to the Straits Times Index (STI) constituent stocks, then use the SGX Stock Screener to filter...
View ArticleSingapore Savings Bonds (Jan 2024): Returns, How To Buy SSB Singapore
(this guide was first published in 2018. latest update was done on 2 Jan 2024)We hope this would become the most comprehensive guide to Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) you can ever find on the web.You'll...
View ArticleBest Fixed Deposit Rates in Singapore (January 2024)
What is fixed deposit? Fixed Deposits aka Time Deposits are interest generating bank accounts with a pre-determined maturity. They let you grow your money at a fixed rate over a period of time...
View ArticleSingapore REIT ETFs: A Guide for the Laid-Back Investor
REIT ETFs allow you to own an index of REITs without having to study each one separately; the index manager does that for you. Currently, there are four listed on the Singapore exchange: Singapore REIT...
View ArticleHow To Start Your FIRST Stock Brokerage Account In Singapore 2024 (+Comparison)
(this article was first published in 2017 and has been updated for 2024) You are ready to compound your capital and achieve financial security for your future and your family. You might have heard from...
View ArticleA tale of two investing styles: ERM and AWP portfolio results for 2023
Happy New Year! I am pleased to present the results of two portfolios! Here’s how they performed in 2023. 1) Early Retirement Masterclass For intermediate investors, the ERM portfolio is a low-beta,...
View ArticleBest China ETFs to buy in 2024
S&P 500 ETF is the default ETF to get an exposure to US equities. But what about China? Many investors are not familiar with the Chinese markets and her indices, and what ETFs are available for...
View Article5 Stocks That Are Still Cheap After S&P 500 Nears Record Highs
The US indices have performed strongly in 2023, with the Dow Jones delivering a return of 13%, the predominantly tech Nasdaq delivering a return of 43% and the S&P 500 index, which includes stocks...
View ArticleCOE dropped, is it time to buy a car?
Most Certificate of Entitlement (COE) premiums closed lower on Thursday, 4 Jan 2024, with Category A and B premiums falling to their lowest levels since early 2022 of $65k and $85k respectively....
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