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SG Stocks to buy in August – Analyst upgrades Can we trust analysts’ reports? Throughout the years, we occasionally see analysts flip-flopping between buy and sell calls within several weeks. As investments are highly subjective to one’s view, the difference in perspective is understandable. However, it led to certain controversies as investors argue that there … Read more
SG stocks to buy: Upgrades/Downgrades by analysts Can we trust analysts’ reports? Throughout the years, we occasionally see analysts flip-flopping between BUY and SELL calls within several weeks. As investments are highly subjective to one’s view, the difference in perspective is understandable. However, it led to certain controversies as investors argue that there may be … Read more
Digital Banking Singapore Throughout the years, we’ve seen an emergence of digital banks in the financial industry. This transformation has hit the shores of the Asian market with the likes of Hong Kong and more recently Singapore issuing their very own digital banking licenses. Hong Kong is much more ahead in its digital banking transformation … Read more
Reading Financial Statements: An Introduction Financial statements are usually used by investors who are interested to “dig into the numbers” and assess the fundamentals of a company. You can look at it as report cards that provide you with an insight into a company’s financial health and performance. Many people get scared off by the … Read more
Singapore Blue Chip Stocks with notable upgrades/downgrades by analysts Can we trust analysts’ reports? Throughout the years, we occasionally see analysts flip-flopping between buy and sell calls within several weeks. As investments are highly subjective to one’s view, the difference in perspective is understandable. However, it led to certain controversies as investors argue that there … Read more
Companies with good management With the SPH saga unfolding over the past week, you’ve probably seen the word “umbrage” plastered all over the internet. Investing in companies is never straight forward and it’s not always just about the numbers companies produce and their financial statements. At times, the corporate culture and its management team are … Read more
Common technical analysis indicators Have you ever experience going through hours of market research and valuation but find your efforts going to waste due to bad market timing? This is where Technical Analysis (TA) comes in to guide your decision-making! Technical analysis is another school of market analysis used by investors, involving the study of … Read more
Dollar Cost Averaging vs. Lump Sum Investing At NAOF, Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA) is often mentioned in articles and it has gained traction throughout the years due to its advantages. But is it better than lump sum investments? Liken to the famous analogy, this article discusses if we should put all our eggs into a … Read more
Stocks vs Bonds vs ETFs vs Mutual Funds: Which should you invest in? When I first started my investment journey, the experience was similar to being thrown into uncharted waters. With a myriad of financial instruments available, it was a struggle to find the right product to keep me afloat in the market! This experience … Read more
Guide to Tengah While searching for a potential new home, there are two key areas that we often look at – your comfort and potential capital appreciation. This is never an easy feat and even achieving just one of them might prove to be a challenge! Now imagine trying to achieve it on a land … Read more
HDB BTO Guide Properties have always been a hot topic in Singapore and many view them as an investment more than a home! Despite the pandemic, prices have been rising steadily across all residential properties. This might be attributed to many factors such as the low-interest-rate environment to possible cooling measures being implemented. In Q4 … Read more
Beginners guide to cryptocurrencies Cryptocurrencies are slowly becoming the new alternative investment asset in eyes of the public. The concept of digital currencies may be daunting to investors that are accustomed to traditional instruments such as Equities, Bonds, Commodities, or even properties. With the rise of cryptos over the past year, we need to embrace … Read more
NFTs: Non-fungible tokens 2020 was known to be the year of Cryptocurrencies led by Bitcoin as it surges past USD 1 trillion in market value. With the increasing interest in alternative investment assets, many are searching for the next big thing in 2021 to gain a first mover’s advantage. If you have been following the … Read more
If you have been following the market, the new talk of the town these days has been interest and inflation rates. With Dow Jones Index ending February by shaving off more than 1,000points (-3.22%), you might wonder how we can best position ourselves to brace for potential market volatility. In this article, I will share … Read more
Capitaland Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT): Is the REIT worth buying post-COVID-19? One unique feature about investing is the lack of a “10-year series” which guarantees a sure-win strategy. With so many factors that can influence the market, effort doesn’t always commensurate with returns (If only it does!). Along the way, many have added their own … Read more
DBS Vickers – An in-depth review Taking the first step to any activity is always daunting with so much information and tools available around us. Let’s take picking up music as an example. One will have to decide on the choice of the instrument followed by the myriad of brands and models available in the … Read more
