Many people bought Real Estate Investment Trusts as a safe haven with a stable income. But professionals know REIT is just like any other instruments, you should invest for total return (both capital gain and dividend income). Since I published the article warning investors that REITs was overvalued, I received a lot of queries about […]
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 heard about it, you do not have much to lose. But if you are contemplating to subscribe to it, you should continue to read. Just google “Astrea […]
Three Investment Principles you Need in Order to Invest Amidst the US-China Trade War
To most people, the US-China Trade War is a disaster. If you believe in the mainstream media, the trade war is a lose-lose situation. Stock market crashes, economic downturns and next financial crises are going to erode your wealth. But for a smart investor, it is a golden opportunity. Volatility shakes off weak hands and […]
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, they are investment strategies, not retirement strategies. You need to understand that investing for wealth and investing for retirement are not the same thing. I wish I […]
How to Invest Amid US-China Trade War as an Asian Investor
The 2018 US-China trade war is a game-changer for the global investment markets. It is a once-in-a-decade investment opportunity that you have to seize. How can you grow your wealth instead of being a victim of the war between two global giants? This article will shed the light for you. But before we start, I […]
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 […]