Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have long been a favourite among stock market enthusiasts who want to capitalise on global property markets without sacrificing affordability, diversity and liquidity. Many Singaporeans are familiar with Singapore REITs, but not many people are aware of Japan REIT (also called J-REIT). Japan is the second biggest property investment market […]
3 bond investment lessons from Swiber’s winding-up
Bond investment is always in voracious demand in Singapore. With many years of low deposit rate and lifeless Singapore stock market, people are struggling to find a better investment to place their hard earned savings. Probably because the majority of the retail bonds are sold by the banks, many Singaporeans treat bonds just like fixed deposits – You put […]
How to invest after Brexit
It is hard for you not to notice that the people in the United Kingdom have decided to leave the European Union (also known as Brexit). The news shocked the world on 23 June 2016. On that single day Sterling pound fell by 10% against the US dollar to its weakest level in over 30 […]
Invest in short term bond funds when stock market is not safe
When it comes to investment, the first thing that comes to your mind is probably investing in stocks. People argue about stock investment all the time. Market goes up, market goes down. This stock is good, that stock is bad. But where do you put your money when no stock market is worth investing now? To some people, […]
Will there be a credit crunch due to falling oil price?
Who are the smartest and most heartless companies in the world? You bet, the banks. If you recall my article at the beginning of the year, I have explained the real ‘time bomb’ from sharp falling oil price is not just the looming future of the energy companies but the impact to the financial system, the […]
Lower Oil Prices: Will they pump the world towards growth or deflation?
“Oil-price drop is one of the most important developments shaping the global outlook” – Janet Yellen, The chair of the Federal Reserve Oil prices have fallen significantly since the mid of 2014, and this is having a marked influence on the global economy . This startling price shift has already led to some wide-ranging market adjustments, while the […]