The two dirty words, inflation and recession, are everywhere. Even if you are not into investing or finance, you can’t help but see them all over the news headlines, financial blogs and YouTube channels. It is as if the world is moving toward an inevitably doomed economy, and everybody is going to become poorer. I […]
Investment Pitfall – A Consumer’s Mind
If the year were to end today, 2022 would rank as the 7th worst calendar year return for the stock market since the Great Depression. Despite there is still plenty of time left before the year is over, there’s no denying that this has been a terrible year in the stock market to date, especially […]
Stock Market Crash: 3 Things You Can Do Now
The financial market had a turbulent start in 2022. From the stock market to cryptocurrencies, everything seems to be falling. What should investors do now? If this is the first time that you are experiencing a market downturn or you feel lost, you should continue reading. Believe it or not, the stock market crashes almost […]
Should You Buy Chinese Tech Stocks After China’s Tech Crackdown?
“China Tech Crackdown”, this headline phrase has frequently appeared in the financial news lately and it has turned the stock market upside down. Many familiar names such as Alibaba, Tencent, Meituan, and JD.com, have dropped 40% to 50% from their peak. Didi, which presented an IPO one month ago, lost half of its value and […]
Investment Pitfalls: How Anchoring Bias Leads You to Bad Investment Decisions
What makes a good investor? Legendary investors such as Warren Buffett or Peter Lynch may be the first person who comes to your mind. It is hard to argue against their success, but I wonder how many retail investors (even the professional ones) have the same discipline, focus and patience to stay the course through […]
Investing for retirement: 3 “In”s you must overcome
You’ve heard this investment advice before: buy undervalued stocks, purchase STI ETF regularly. Tada! After 20 years, you will have enough money for your retirement. This story, if you ever believed, is more fantasy than reality. The truth is, a successful investment is challenging, especially when it is associated with your retirement. This is because […]