[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
Investor Education Series: What is a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)? Special Purpose Acquisition Companies or SPACs for short seems to be the new buzzword in the world of IPO. What exactly is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)? How to invest in SPAC? SPAC is essentially a blank-cheque company whose sole purpose is to
SG Momentum stocks to buy now When one talks about investing or trading in general, the usual norm is to buy low and sell high. While such an investing philosophy has been widely accepted, momentum investing is the art of buying high and selling higher. Buying momentum stocks takes a different path compared to the
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
HPS Singapore: What you need to know The majority of Singaporeans (approx. 80%) live in HDB flats. But do you know about the Home Protection Scheme (HPS Singapore)? Maybe not. For young Singaporean couples looking to buy their first HDB BTO, do take note of this scheme which is mandatory if you intend to use
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
Sembcorp Industries Stock: Buy, Sell or Hold? On 7 December, Sembcorp Industries announced profit guidance which seems to become the norm. In the past, the key focus was on Sembcorp Marine, with impairments made to its Energy division being “swept under the rug”. I previously mentioned in this article: Should one by buying Sembcorp at
Leveraging on Tiger Brokers platform I have talked about using the Tiger Brokers platform in this comprehensive review of the up-and-coming fintech brokerage player that is looking to “revolutionize” low-cost trading here in Singapore. Maybe revolutionize is too big of a word to be used in the current context but more of playing catch up
Bitcoin prediction: 2017 vs 2020 Bitcoin seems to be getting a resurgence in interest of late. One might recall the asset class spectacular rise back in 2017, followed by an equally dramatic collapse in its price shortly after. Is the digital currency rise this time around any different? At the start of the year, I
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
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
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
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
