Stocks to Avoid If you are a new investor trying to navigate the unpredictable waters of stock markets, it is easy to be caught up with the wrong current and end up with a sinking portfolio. Tantalizing adverts and attractive news headlines that promise enormous returns may cause you to invest in the wrong type … Read more
ZY
Key Financial Ratios for Beginners Ever wanted to discover a good company before its stock price took off? Knowing your basic ratios for fundamental analysis is the key step to doing so. Financial ratios allow investors to convert raw data from financial statements into concise, actionable information, empowering them to make more informed decisions when … Read more
Best Types of Investment in Singapore Given the myriad of investment classes and products available in the market, it can be difficult knowing where to start. Fortunately, we have compiled some of the best investments for your reference, hand-picked with the criteria of good historical performance and easy access. Here’s a look at the 4 … Read more
US ETFs for Beginners to get started In this article, I will be highlighting 4 basic US ETFs for beginners to get started on their investing journey. A combination of these 4 US ETFs will provide the necessary geographical and sectoral diversification for a new investor. At the end of the article, I will also … Read more
Investment Time Horizon Understanding your investment time horizon is perhaps the single most helpful step to take in your investing journey. Yet, amateur investors tend to make the mistake of overlooking their time horizon when they first step into the market. More alluring things like choosing the “best stocks” seem to be of the utmost … Read more
Best Time to Invest: A surprisingly simple answer. For decades, aspiring investors have struggled with this question: when is the best time to invest? Statistics show that people typically start investing in their 30s, but is that really the best age to take the plunge? Or better yet, is there a best age to begin … Read more
Invest or Save? A common dilemma Whether you have been working diligently on your finances for years or just getting started, it can be difficult to choose between saving and investing. Most people choose to save because it is seen as the “safer” route, one where your account size will not decrease if you choose … Read more
This is Part 2 of the Basic Investing Terms beginner guide series where I will teach you all the basics of investing that you will need to know so you can invest with confidence. Part 1 of this beginner guide can be found here. Trading has a language of its own. If you’re new to … Read more
Read this essential guide that decodes basic investing terms for a smoother investing journey. You can check out Part 2 here. 1. Security A security is any financial asset that can be traded. Most tradable stock market assets you have heard about – including stocks, bonds, and options – are all considered securities. There are … Read more
Momentum Investing vs. Contrarian Investing Buy High, Sell High Momentum trading, or trend trading, is an investment strategy that involves purchasing securities during an upward price trend, and selling when the momentum of the trend shows signs of weakening. This strategy is typically short-term in nature and tends to target growth stocks Additional Reading: Growth … Read more
Investment Tips for Beginners Stocks, bonds, equities, dividends, leverage. You’ve probably heard more investment jargon like these than you can count. If you do not fully understand them, don’t worry – investing as a beginner is not as complicated as it may seem. In fact, you can start investing in the stock market just by … Read more