My readers always ask me if there are any free platforms for stock research and portfolio monitoring. As you can imagine, the free ones always have limited features unless you are a paid subscriber. However, people tend to overlook that they can get useful data for free via their stock trading platform. But if you […]
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 crisis, nor will it be the last in your lifetime. Life goes on. As an investor, there are lessons to learn and yet to be learned. The […]
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 part, especially the technology sector. Many clients and readers asked me about Lion Global’s new ETF, Lion-OCBC Securities Hang Seng TECH ETF. Is this a good investment […]
How to Invest Your CPF – The Complete Guide To CPF Investment Scheme (CPFIS)
CPF is one of the most important assets for retirement planning in Singapore. But it is often under invested. Although CPF board pays you an almost guaranteed interest rate for your savings, you can still invest your CPF to earn a potentially higher return. There are a variety of instruments approved for CPF investment, such […]
Investing in REITs – Why It Is NOT the Right Time to Buy Now
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 questions. Why […]
Oil Prices Dip Below Zero: Why It Matters To You
Recently a lot of my clients and subscribers have asked if there is any investment opportunity given the collapse of oil prices. Is it time to buy oil ETFs or energy companies, or is a recession imminent? We all know the world has become chaotic, and 2020 is a year of miracles in financial markets. […]