The Ultimate Guide to Investing

What is Investing?

Investing involves purchasing an asset at a lower price than you intend to sell it for. Once you sell the asset for more than you paid for, you would have made a profit. This simple explanation is the foundation on which the entire world of investments rests. The complicated part is making present decisions to determine if it will increase in value in the future.

When it comes to what you can invest in, there is a wide range of assets to choose from.

Investing makes use of the power of compounding and the risk-return tradeoff to achieve monetary growth.

What is the Difference Between Investing and Gambling?

Getting Started

• How to Start Investing
• Beginner’s Guide to Types of Investments
• How to Start Investing With Just $1,000
• Why You Need to Buy Insurance Before You Start Investing
• [Webinar]How to Start Building a Lit Portfolio

Investment Products

1. Bonds

• What Are Bonds?
• Understanding Bonds: Things to Consider Before Buying, Risks, Types, and More

2. Robo Advisors

• What Is A Robo-Advisor And How Does It Work?
• Best Robo Advisors in Singapore — How to Choose the Right One?
• How to Evaluate a Robo-Advisor

3. REIT

• What is a REIT? 
• REIT VS Property
• Which REIT Should I Buy?
• Top 10 Singapore REITs Over the Past 10 Years
• What to Look Out For When Buying A Singapore REIT
• [Webinar] How to Identify the Best Singapore REIT to Buy

Additional Resources:

• Why Interest Rates Matter When Buying REITs
• Why Investing in Larger Singapore REITs Can Give You Higher Returns

4. ETF

• What Are ETFs?
• Why Should I Buy An ETF?
• Which ETF Should I Buy?
• ETF Investing: What are the Options?

5. Stocks

• What are stocks? 
• How to Buy Shares: A Beginner’s Guide

5.1 Singapore Stocks

• Overview of Singapore Stocks and Why You Should Buy Them

5.2 Hong Kong Stocks

• Overview of Hong Kong Stocks and Why You Should Buy Them
• [Webinar] Hong Kong’s Stock Market: Understanding Chinese Investment Opportunities

5.3 US Stocks

• Overview of US Stocks and Why You Should Buy Them
• [Webinar] Spilling the Tea on the US Market – Why the US Stock Market, Where to Focus, and More

5.4 Value Stocks

• What Are Value Stocks?
• 4 Metrics to Use to Find Value Stocks

5.5 Growth Stocks

• What are Growth Stocks and How to Find Them
• Growth vs Value Investing: The Difference Between Growth Stocks and Value Stocks

5.6 Dividend Stocks

• What is Dividend Investing?
• Why Are Dividends Important When Investing?
• How to Identify Outperforming Dividend Stocks
• 3 Singapore Dividend Stocks That Pay You Every Quarter

Additional Resources:

• Buying a Stock? Here’s Why Its Market Cap is Important
• Buying Stocks? Beware of Anchoring When Investing
• Buying Stocks: Is Dollar Cost Averaging the Best Way to Invest?

6. Mutual Funds

• What Are Mutual Funds?
• Types of Mutual Funds
• What are the Fees Involved in Buying Mutual Funds?
• Pros and Cons of Mutual Funds
• How to Pick the Best Mutual Funds

Investment Channels

1. Local Brokerages

• Fees are slightly higher but they offer CDP account integration
• Suitable for: Those who invest mostly in Singapore stocks

2. Overseas Brokerages

• Low commissions and custodian accounts only
• Suitable for: Those who want to invest in overseas stocks and for traders

3. Mobile Brokerages

• Mobile-first user interfaces and low commission fees
• Allow users to invest in a wide variety of investment products e.g ETFs, REITs, stocks, options, bonds, mutuals funds, etc
• Competitive commission fees
• Suitable for: On-the-go investors and traders

4. Robo-Advisors

• Investment offerings are already optimised and strategised
• Lack of flexibility in making investment decisions
• Can be more expensive than DIY investing due to management fees
• Suitable for: People who want an advisor and those who want the least effort

Investing Tips for Beginners

• Here’s the Biggest Barrier to Building Wealth
• 5 Golden Rules to Follow Before You Invest
• Cutting Losers: Why It Can Be Important For Long-Term Returns