Is Bitcoin a fad or the future? Is it worth long-term investment? Should you still buy it now at this price? These are the common questions that my clients and subscribers ask lately, and you probably want the answers too. I have wanted to write an article about Bitcoin on several occasions but I have […]
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Kuaishou IPO Mega Listing – What It Means To The Stock Market?
Filed Under: Investment IdeasTagged With: China Stock Investment, IPO, stock investment
Hong Kong IPO fever is not over, yet. Kuaishou, the biggest rivalry of TikTok, is looking to raise US$5.4bn in Hong Kong IPO this week. Because of the failure of Alibaba’s ANT IPO which was valued at US$313 billion, Kuaishou’s IPO is going to be the world’s biggest internet IPO since Uber’s $8.1 billion U.S. […]

2021 NTUC Gro Capital Ease – Short Term Savings Plan (Cash & SRS) with 1.58% Guaranteed Yield
Filed Under: Endowment PlanTagged With: NTUC Capital Plus, NTUC Gro Capital Ease, Short Term Endowment Plan, Singapore Savings Bond, SRS
If you want to make your money work hard without taking investment risks, you can consider short term endowment plans. Short term endowment plans are insurance plans that provide a Guaranteed Return for a short policy term such as 2 years to 3 years. The insurance savings plan is protected under the Policy Owner Protection Scheme […]

When Will The Stock Market Bubble Burst?
Filed Under: Investment Ideas, Most PopularTagged With: Coronavirus, Income Investing, REITs Investing, Stock Market, stock market crash
The stock market is finally moving at its full speed towards an epic bubble. The signs are obvious: extreme valuation, explosive price increases, and investor’s hysterical behaviors to chase returns. But the challenge for any investor is not to spot the bubble, but rather to avoid the pains associated with a bubble. There are two […]

Singapore Airlines (SIA) First USD Bond
Filed Under: Investment IdeasTagged With: Bond Investment, Bond IPO, Income Investing, SIA Bond
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA), whose business was greatly affected by the global pandemic, is issuing its first US dollar bond today. SIA, whose biggest investor is Temasek, had in the past only carried out debt deals in Singapore dollars rather than US dollars. They have issued US$2.77 billion (S$3.7 billion) in five bond issuances in the […]

What is SRS: All You Need to Know About Supplementary Retirement Scheme (Updated 2020)
Filed Under: Most Popular, Retirement PlanningTagged With: Short Term Endowment Plan, Singapore Savings Bond, SRS, Unit Trust
Do you want to pay less income tax and save more for the future? If so, you should pay some attention to the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (a.k.a. SRS). Unlike the popular CPF retirement scheme, many people have not even heard of SRS. In this article, I will explain What is SRS and what are the […]
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When Will The Stock Market Bubble Burst?
Filed Under: Investment Ideas, Most PopularTagged With: Coronavirus, Income Investing, REITs Investing, Stock Market, stock market crash
The stock market is finally moving at its full speed towards an epic bubble. The signs are obvious: extreme valuation, explosive price increases, and investor’s hysterical behaviors to chase returns. But the challenge for any investor is not to spot the bubble, but rather to avoid the pains …
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How to Build a Low-Cost Income Investment Portfolio in Singapore with Little Capital
Filed Under: How to invest, Most PopularTagged With: Bond ETF, ETF Investment, financial freedom, income generating asset, Income Investing, STI ETF, Unit Trust
A low-cost income investment portfolio is crucial for retirement planning. Without a portfolio of income-generating assets for passive income, you will never achieve financial freedom. But there are some practical issues to consider. As an independent financial adviser, I spend a lot of time …

The Great Value Rotation – Ivan’s Reflections in November 2020
Filed Under: Investment Ideas, Most PopularTagged With: Global Momentum Compass
Exactly one year ago, I titled “Income to Growth rotation” for my GMC Nov 2019 updates. True enough, growth stocks had a spectacular run in the past year, led by technology sectors. The market valuation is near dot com bubble level. Is it a time for a change now? In my last month’s update, I …
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3 rich mindsets you must have to achieve financial freedom
Filed Under: Financial Freedom, Most PopularTagged With: financial freedom, Wealth Secrets
I hate to say this, but we live in one of the richest countries on the planet and yet most of us don’t feel rich. We are living in a world where “rich become richer” and “middle class are sandwiched”. On my journey to pursue the best investment strategies and the smartest money management tips, I …
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Investing in REITs – Why It Is NOT the Right Time to Buy Now
Filed Under: Investment Ideas, Most PopularTagged With: ETF Investment, income generating asset, Income Investing, Investment Opportunities, Property investment, REITs Investing, STI ETF, stock investment
With the global recession triggered by COVID-19, we have seen that the Singapore REITs index has suffered a massive 20% loss. You may be asking, “What would be the impact of COVID-19 on REITs? Is it a good time to buy REITs now?” In this article, I want to help you understand three …
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Investing for Retirement: Why you should not over-rely on REITs investment
Filed Under: How to invest, Most PopularTagged With: Bond Investment, income generating asset, Income Investing, Property investment, Quantitative Easing, REITs Investing
Real Estate Investment Trust, a.k.a. REIT, is a popular income-generating investment nowadays. It is also one of the 5 core Income Generating Assets that I recommend for retirement planning. But the risks of investing in REITs are not well understood. In the course of my work, I realize many …
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