US Stocks – Weekend Big Bite
We digest and discuss the week’s market-moving events, trends and companies we like in the US.
Do Technology Stocks Pay Good Dividends?
Throughout 2020 and periods of volatility, it’s been somewhat odd to see that the “Big Tech” stocks are now considered defensive assets. Generally characterised as
Are Stock Splits Good News for Investors?
A range of market commentators have been only too quick to slam tech giants Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) for their
How Important is Geopolitics When Investing?
It’s no secret that the US and China are not exactly on the best of terms right now. The two global powers have clashed on
HK Stocks – Weekend Dim Sum
A weekend taste of investment opportunities and trends out of Hong Kong and China, Asia’s largest growing economy.
Hang Seng Index Revamp: What Investors Need to Know
Hong Kong’s benchmark stock market index – the Hang Seng Index – has been in existence for just over 50 years now. However, it’s a
3 Chinese E-Commerce Stocks to Buy With Your Ang Baos
With Chinese New Year on the way, many of us in Asia will be receiving customary red packets (or “Ang Baos”) filled with money. With
2 Top Hang Seng Index Stocks to Buy in 2021 and Beyond
Amid the Covid-19 pandemic over the past 12 months, many businesses worldwide have suffered. However, it’s widely-recognised that Asia has handled the pandemic relatively well.
SG Stocks – Monthly Strait Talking
Monthly exploration of local flavour in the SG market like REITs, dividend investments, and stable blue chips.
5 Top Tips for Investing in the Best Singapore REITs
Friends of mine often ask “how do I pick the right REIT to invest in?” and my answer tends to be the same. I lay out what I look for when I choose a REIT to invest in – and this is the crucial dealbreaker – over the long term. The goal of investing in a REIT is a simple one; you want capital growth (of its unit price) and a rising distribution payout (distribution
2 Straits Times Index Stocks to Avoid at All Costs
When long-term investors look at their total returns, it’s important to remember that avoiding losing stocks is as crucial as being invested in the winning stocks. More often than not, these losing stocks tend to destroy your wealth over multiple years. One defining feature of them is that they operate in industries where they’re either being disrupted or revenue growth just simply doesn’t exist. In some cases it can be both. Unfortunately in Singapore, like
3 Singapore Dividend Stocks for Buy and Hold Investors
With interest rates at all-time lows, investors have to think about which stocks can provide them with long-term income streams. Thankfully, in Singapore, there are lots of dividend stocks to choose from that provide us with steady payments. However, we should also buy dividend stocks that have sustainable growth. Crucially, that means dividends that continually (and reliably) grow year after year. That gives investors a measure of sustainability of dividend payments. Here are three Singapore
Investor Chart of the Week
Insightful or cool charts and graphics that paint a thousand words for all the right-brained investors out there!
Chart of the Week: Okta Results Overshadowed by Acquisition
Online identify verification specialist Okta Inc (NASDAQ: OKTA) has seen phenomenal growth since listing in April 2017. Having priced its shares at US$17 back then,
Chart of the Week: Etsy Racks Up Triple-Digit Growth
When you think of e-commerce, you naturally think of Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN). The breadth of available everyday products on its platform, along with low
Chart of the Week: Shopify’s Growth Still Going Strong
It was perhaps no surprise to see shares of the e-commerce Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider Shopify Inc (NYSE: SHOP) sell off this week after the company