The stock market has been quite volatile in recent weeks. A lot of people are of the opinion that it is due to the newly discovered Omicron variant. But in my previous article, I demonstrated that Omicron was never a concern to Wall Street. So then what was it that really spooked the stock markets? […]
What Does China Power Crunch Mean for Offshore Investors?
If you follow my blog, you know I was bullish about the energy sector since a few months back when everybody’s focus was on technology stocks and bitcoins. I also reiterated my conviction in my August “Ivan’s reflection”. My thesis was simple: The economic rebound after Covid lockdowns have lifted will boost consumer demand. Lower […]
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 […]
Battleground In A Decoupled World – Ivan’s Investment Reflection in July 2021
“Ivan’s Reflection” is my monthly investment note. The purpose of this article is to document my thought on stocks markets and investment ideas at this specific moment so I can review if they are right and wrong in the future. The strategy I use is called Global Momentum Compass which I have developed over 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 […]
Ant Group IPO – What You Need To Know About The World’s Largest IPO
If you are a global investor, you need to pay attention to China’s tech companies. In my previous article, I talked about the Hong Kong IPO fever this year and highlighted the Ant IPO. The IPO prices for both Shanghai and Hong Kong legs are finally set. If you are interested in Ant IPO, here […]