3 Reasons the US Federal Reserve Impacts Stock Markets
Singapore investors are probably aware of the US Federal Reserve (Fed). That’s because talk of a series of aggressive interest rate hikes by the
5 Ways That ESG Investing Creates Shareholder Value
ESG investing is an investment strategy that focuses on financial assets that create a positive impact on society at large. The ESG stands for
Singapore REITs: How Do They Grow Dividends?
Most investors buy into Singapore’s biggest Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) for a stable recurring income through dividends. Apart from looking for REITs that
Which Stock Sectors Are Defensive in a Bear Market?
Investors have just seen the worst day in US stock markets since June 2020. The reason? Higher-than-expected inflation. For Singapore investors, that matters since
5 Top Investment Strategies for a Bear Market
The stock market has been very volatile this year as rising interest rates and higher inflation dampen market sentiment. While we have seen some
ESG Investing: What is It and Why Should Investors Care?
Investors have just come through one of the worst first halves of the year for the market. Understandably, thinking about where the stock market
Do Stock Splits Benefit Shareholders?
All the news in stock markets has focused on record high inflation, interest rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve, and just generally dour
How Long Do Bear Markets Last? Here’s Everything Investors Need to Know
The S&P 500 Index in the US has officially entered into a bear market earlier this week while the NASDAQ Composite Index has been
How Should You Invest During a Bear Market?
In the US, the benchmark S&P 500 Index has fallen 22% from its January peak, officially entering a bear market. For investors who are
Stocks vs Options: Which Is Better?
Both stocks and options put your money to work. Stock investing is considered as a high-risk activity that comes with a high-reward potential, but
Selling a Covered Call Position is a Great Income Strategy in a Bear Market
Bear markets bring lower prices and increased volatility in the stock market. As prices fall in a bear market, investors become worried that prices
Options Trading: Use Strip Straddle to Benefit from a Bear Market
There have been a lot of uncertainties in the stock market over the last two months. Year-to-date, the US equity benchmark index was down