Investing the GIC Way – How to Ride Out and Profit From a Global Pandemic Crisis

The global pandemic has changed how we live and invest in many ways. But we need to be clear that what we are experiencing is not the first

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Bitcoin: Is It a Good Long Term Investment?

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

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When Will The Stock Market Bubble Burst?

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

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The Year of Investing Dangerously – Ivan’s Reflections in January 2021

“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” I start with this quote to remind myself not to be carried away by the wave of exuberance

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Hang Seng Tech ETF – Is It Worth Investing?

Should you invest in the stocks of China’s biggest technology companies? The answer is a definite yes to me. But how you invest in China is the tricky

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A Better Hedge – Ivan’s Investment Reflection in August 2020

Over the past decades, it was easy to manage wealth. A textbook 60/40 portfolio, exposure to the S&P 500 Index and Treasury bonds, was an effortless winner. That

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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

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REITs Investing for Retirement: Why You Can Still Suffer Massive Loss

Despite the seemingly endless US-China trade war, the market prices of REITs have increased sharply since the beginning of the year. If you have substantial holdings of Real

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Astrea V Private Equity Bond: Why I am not thrilled about it

The latest buzz in Singapore’s financial market is the launch of Astrea V PE Bond, a retail private equity bond by a Temasek unit. If you have not

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How to Build an Investment Portfolio for Retirement Income

If you want to invest for retirement, you are facing an uphill task. Most investment strategies will never help you reach your retirement goals. The reason is simple,

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