2022 was a tough year for stock investors, especially technology stocks. Share prices of Major US tech companies such as Apple, Microsoft and Google have fallen around 30% to 40%. Tesla, once a darling for get-rich-quick investors, fell 70%. Not to mention a few high-profile collapses of crypto-related companies such as FTX. Why did technology stocks […]
Will Singapore Property Prices Continue Going Up in 2023?
Singaporeans love buying property. Indeed, Singapore property prices have gone up a lot in the past two years. Singapore Residential Property Price Index increased by 10.6% in 2021 and another 8.4% in 2022. The price raised so fast that it definitely caught the eye of the Singapore government. Another round of property curbs was swiftly […]
How to Invest Your SRS Account: The Complete Guide (Updated 2023)
Supplementary Retirement Scheme, more colloquially referred to as SRS, is not a foreign concept to many Singaporeans. It is a deferred tax scheme which helps you save for the future while reducing your tax expenses now. If you are a mid to high-income earner, SRS is a great way to save tax in addition to […]
4 Cash Alternatives to Invest in for Retirement When the Stock Market Is Volatile
We all know inflation is driving up the cost of living. And stock market uncertainty has pushed many investors to the verge of capitulation. 2022 has been a horrible year for investors because whether you invest in stocks or bonds, you most probably have ended up losing money. As you can see from the chart […]
What Is Quadruple Witching and How It Affects the Stock Markets
The stock market was extremely volatile last week, but do you know that it was due to an event called “Quadruple Witching”? This is an event which occurs four times a year on the third Friday of March, June, September, and December. Last Friday was the third Friday of September, it was a day on […]
How to Hedge Your Stock Portfolio Risks Using Futures Contracts
The stock market has been volatile and uncertain since the beginning of 2022, and you may have stocks in your portfolio not making money. The question is, “What can you do if you want to keep these stocks?” In my previous article, I shared with you how to use Options to enhance your stock portfolio […]