The recent stock market crash may have wiped out several years’ worth of your investment returns. I know you are in pain. But do you know covid-19 is not the real culprit of the stock market plunge? It is something else. I guess that your level of pain is probably negatively correlated to the number […]
New Coronavirus Outbreak: Why The Stock Market Will Recover Sooner Than You Think
The new 2019 Novel Coronavirus, also known as the Wuhan Virus, has occupied much of our thinking in recent days. And if you invest in stocks, you have a lot to worry about. Is the world economy going to collapse due to the broken supply chain? Is the global stock market facing a meltdown? Is […]
Coronavirus and US Debt Crisis – When Black Swan Meets Grey Rhino
At the beginning of every month, I send an investment letter, the GMC Notes, to all my clients. The purpose of sharing this is to document my thinking process, both right and wrong, during my investment journey and also invite constructive discussion so we all can learn from each other. Note this post will only […]
Coronavirus: How Does It Affect Your Stock Investment Portfolio
The fear of the Wuhan virus is real, but sometimes emotions tend to cloud our judgements. I received several calls from anxious clients asking if the stock market is going to collapse and if the doomsday is coming. What is the real impact of world epidemics on the stock market? Should you hold cash now? Should […]
Investing for Retirement: Why Buying Stocks During a Financial Crisis is a Bad Idea
If you want to build a portfolio and invest for retirement, should you buy more stocks during a financial crisis? To many novice and professional investors alike, it sounds like a good idea. After all, stocks always go up higher in the long term, right? So buying stocks at a hugely discounted price seems to […]
How to Build a Low-Cost Income Investment Portfolio in Singapore with Little Capital
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 constructing portfolios which will make sense to local investors. Yes, there […]