Will the upcoming US election cause a significant market correction? I would describe the current market as being jittery. There are concerns that the upcoming US election will be the catalyst for the next market crash, particularly if it is Biden for the win. Why so? The market is concerned that Trump will refute the
Dividend Investing Golden Rule #1: Look out for Strong Dividend Growth Stocks I have written about Dividend investing several times and came out with the Ultimate Guide to Dividend Investing which I believe is very useful for someone looking to start his/her dividend investing journey. In this article, I will be exploring one of the
I have written about UCITS ETFs taxation in the past but will just like to elaborate on this topic from the angle of a retail investor looking to invest in these ETFs. Are they worth the hassle and are they that cost-efficient after all? The conclusion might surprise you. Before I embark on this topic,
Investor Education Series: Network Effect What exactly is a network effect and why does a company which possesses a network effect, thought to be the most powerful form of an economic moat, has a greater potential to become a multi-bagger play? Which are the companies with network effect that you ought to know? The term
Thematic investing: Is this suitable for you? I was first introduced to the concept of thematic investing about 10-years ago through the Motif platform, a small fintech player that specializes in bringing thematic investing to the retail masses. I wasn’t eligible to sign onto their platform which is predominantly for US investors but I was
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
Wilmar’s “other businesses” valued at just 3.7x PER? This post looks to provide a quick “evaluation” on the big question: Is Wilmar substantially undervalued despite being one of the strongest STI component stock in 2020? I have written about Wilmar previously in this post, Wilmar China IPO: Listing Imminent? For those who are unaware, Wilmar
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.
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,
[Update 24 Sep 2020] In likely the final update prior to its listing in mid-October, Wilmar released a statement today before the market opens to state that it has finalized its YKA’s IPO pricing, with the counter to be listed at RMB25.70/share or equivalent to a valuation of US$2.06bn for the 10% stake. The company
Value Investing + Options = weird combi? If you fall into the “value investing” category, you will probably consider yourself somewhat of a “conservative” investor, one who is patient and will only pull the trigger if the share price of a stock falls to a certain level that meets your criteria. An options trader, on
The Systematic Trader: a systematic approach to better trading Some of you might wish to incorporate technical analysis as part of your stock trading/investing arsenal but to find a qualified chartered portfolio manager or even a certified financial technician to justify and improve your investment strategies is outright tough. This is where the systematic trader
Sembcorp Industries now trade ex-entitlement Sembcorp Industries price “collapsed” by c.40% today (as of this writing) as the shares went ex-entitlement. Shareholders of Sembcorp Industries shares as of 8 September will be entitled to receive 4.911 shares of Sembcorp Marine for 1 Sembcorp Marine shares that they own. This “entitlement” will no longer be valid
Investor Education Series: Return on Equity (ROE) When you invest in a company by buying shares of their stock, you are purchasing an ownership stake. The KEY reason why you do so is because you expect the company’s business to do well which ultimately translates to a higher share price. All companies, if given UNLIMITED
This is Part 2 of the Top 20 SaaS stocks to buy screened based on their high gross margin characteristic as well as forward revenue growth potential estimated by the street. This list will feature stocks of a smaller market cap nature, hence more “risky” in a sense but with a higher multi-bagger potential if
Riding on the bandwagon of the hottest SaaS stocks SaaS Stocks or Software-as-a-service stocks has emerged as one of the hottest themes in the stock market of late, driven by the acceleration in digital transition as a result of COVID-19 as well as a strong preference for stocks with a high level of recurring revenue
