What are ETFs? Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs for short, are often associated with index-tracking funds that trade on the stock exchange like shares. Their tracking feature means that the ETFs hold a basket of shares that match the index. For example, one cannot theoretically buy directly into the S&P 500 index, the most popular
Robo Advisors Singapore We know we have got to start investing. Problem is, we DON’T KNOW how to get started. That might be a problem in the past but it is no longer one with Robo Advisors coming into the picture. What are Robo Advisors? Robo advisors are digital platforms that use algorithms to automate
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
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
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
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,
In this ultimate guide to REITs in Singapore, I will be providing comprehensive coverage of all things REITs here in sunny Singapore, ending the article by identifying top REITs in Singapore to buy today based on three different methods. Introduction The REIT sector has been extremely volatile of late due to the COVID-19 pandemic issue
Recessions are a part of the economic cycle and they often lead to market corrections and in severe cases, a bear market which is often characterized by a drop of more than 20% from the market peak. It is during these recessions where there might be some of the best opportunities in the stock market.
How much should one have in retirement savings when it is finally the time to leave the rat race? Based on my calculation, a 30-year old will need approx. S$1.5m when he/she retires at the Age of 65. What! Are you kidding me? Before I delve into my STEP-by-STEP guide towards getting that magic retirement
While most Singaporeans would be familiar with the Central Provident Fund (CPF), most might still be unaware of the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS). Check out the Ministry of Finance (MOF) comprehensive writeup on SRS What is SRS? This is a voluntary savings scheme that encourages one to save for retirement. As some would know, the
