Ark Invest: 15 big ideas theme for 2021 and beyond The team at ARK Invest, led by now renowned growth investor, Cathie Wood, recently published 15 Big Ideas themes for 2021. The team seeks to gain a deeper understanding of the convergence, market potential, and long-term impact of disruptive innovation by researching a global universe
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
Investing in SPACs in 2021. What you need to know This is a follow-up article on one of the hottest investment assets in 2020 that some readers might not be aware of. I have previously given NAOF readers a brief overview of what SPACs are in this article: How to invest in SPACs like a
Outperforming stocks for 2021 Tesla stock has been on a roll for the past 1-year and that momentum seems to remain in place for 2020 as the stock has already appreciated by 20% YTD 2021. In this article, we identify 6 outperforming stocks that have appreciated MORE than Tesla and yet might still be better
[Update 2021] Singapore REITs have generally underperformed in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. As we head into 2021, is there an opportunity to buy into Singapore REITs to play a recovery in this sector? In this update, I provide my thoughts on the Singapore REITs landscape as we start off 2021 and check to
Stock market to crash in 2021? 2020 has been an eventful year, to say the least. When COVID-19 strikes, we witnessed the stock market entering into a bear market territory in record time. At the height of the COVID-19 driven market sell-down back in March/April 2020, few would have expected an equally “fast and furious”
[Update: 2020 is definitely coming down as one of the most, if not the most eventful year of the decade. As we conclude 2020, let’s hope that 2021 will be a better and more prosperous year for all of us. In the grand spirit of “sharing is caring”, I look to introduce the 10 best
We are just a few days left to the end of 2020. 2020 is likely to come down as one of the most “unforgettable” years for many, in both a good and bad sense. While millions of jobs worldwide are lost to COVID-19, it also opens up new opportunities for those who are willing to
With only a few days left to the end of 2020, it might be useful to take some time off and reflect on this question: Where to invest in 2021? In this article, we will provide 7 investing themes for 2021 as well as their related stocks. An unforgettable 2020 2020 has undoubtedly been an
Getting started on Investing This post is slightly different from my usual content. We are coming to the end of 2020 and I will like to take this opportunity to thank all my readers for their kind support that they have given New Academy of Finance over the past 1 year since its launch, with
Syfe Review: REIT+, Equity100 or Global ARI? I have written about Syfe REIT+ portfolio as well as Syfe Equity100 portfolio previously. I believe that these two portfolios are structured to cater to 2 specific types of investors. For Syfe REIT+ portfolio, it appeals to the yield-loving crowd while the Syfe Equity100 portfolio is structured for
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
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
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
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
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.
