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Plus 5 New IPO stocks in December 2020 worth looking at IPO stocks tend to be risky plays and not for the faint-hearted. 2020 looks to be a blockbuster year for new IPO stocks listed in the US, with the majority trading above their IPO price. Out of this list of 117 new IPO stocks … Read more
In this article, I will bring you through a step-by-step guide in setting up your early retirement plan. Planning your retirement should not be done when you are in your 40s or 50s. The earlier you start, preferably in your 20s, the easier your retirement journey is going to be. Millennials have been between a … Read more
I have written about value investing previously in this article which focused on value investing in Singapore. In that article, I highlighted several value stocks that can be found in Singapore such as iFast Corporation which has gone on to become a multi-bagger in a short period. In this article, I like to focus more … Read more
Investor Education Series: Portfolio Allocation Structure A proper portfolio structure is akin to the foundations of a house. It needs to be set right so that what goes on top of it is on a firm footing. While a young investor with plenty of time on his/her side might be better off fully invested in … Read more
Investor Education Series: What are Stacker ETFs? Most of you would be familiar with what Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs for short are. I have written about ETFs on several occasions and highlighted which are some of the best ETFs to buy in this article: “Thematic ETFs partaking in the hottest trends” as well as … Read more
Will the upcoming US election cause a significant market correction? I would describe the current market as being jittery. There are concerns that the upcoming US election will be the catalyst for the next market crash, particularly if it is Biden for the win. Why so? The market is concerned that Trump will refute the … Read more
Dividend Investing Golden Rule #1: Look out for Strong Dividend Growth Stocks I have written about Dividend investing several times and came out with the Ultimate Guide to Dividend Investing which I believe is very useful for someone looking to start his/her dividend investing journey. In this article, I will be exploring one of the … Read more
I have written about UCITS ETFs taxation in the past but will just like to elaborate on this topic from the angle of a retail investor looking to invest in these ETFs. Are they worth the hassle and are they that cost-efficient after all? The conclusion might surprise you. Before I embark on this topic, … Read more
Investor Education Series: Network Effect What exactly is a network effect and why does a company which possesses a network effect, thought to be the most powerful form of an economic moat, has a greater potential to become a multi-bagger play? Which are the companies with network effect that you ought to know? The term … Read more
Thematic investing: Is this suitable for you? I was first introduced to the concept of thematic investing about 10-years ago through the Motif platform, a small fintech player that specializes in bringing thematic investing to the retail masses. I wasn’t eligible to sign onto their platform which is predominantly for US investors but I was … Read more
Investor Education Series: Power of Compound Interest Some of you might have already read about the 8th wonder of the world: the power of compound interest. For some, this remains a mystery. What exactly is compound interest and why are many people fascinated with it? When it comes to achieving financial success or retiring with … Read more
Wilmar’s “other businesses” valued at just 3.7x PER? This post looks to provide a quick “evaluation” on the big question: Is Wilmar substantially undervalued despite being one of the strongest STI component stock in 2020? I have written about Wilmar previously in this post, Wilmar China IPO: Listing Imminent? For those who are unaware, Wilmar … Read more
Why dividend growth matters At the beginning of the week, I released a massive guide on Dividend Investing, detailing a step-by-step process on getting better acquainted with all things dividends. In this article, I will be looking to identify 6 high-quality blue-chip dividend growth stocks that have consistently grown their dividends over the past decade. … Read more
Ultimate guide to Dividend Investing This is a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to invest in dividend stocks, which I believe will be very useful for a beginner investor who wishes to know all about dividend investing. Why are dividends important when it comes to outperforming the market, how exactly to invest in dividend stocks, … Read more
[Update 24 Sep 2020] In likely the final update prior to its listing in mid-October, Wilmar released a statement today before the market opens to state that it has finalized its YKA’s IPO pricing, with the counter to be listed at RMB25.70/share or equivalent to a valuation of US$2.06bn for the 10% stake. The company … Read more
Value Investing + Options = weird combi? If you fall into the “value investing” category, you will probably consider yourself somewhat of a “conservative” investor, one who is patient and will only pull the trigger if the share price of a stock falls to a certain level that meets your criteria. An options trader, on … Read more
