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Category: Investing
Update To The Boglehead Three Fund Portfolio For Singaporeans
After trying the three fund portfolio for one year, I am switching out to a different portfolio. In this new portfolio, I will be emphasizing implementation and diversification while still keeping costs low.
Investment Returns: Simple Returns vs Time-Weighted Returns
Simple return or time-weighted returns? What are the differences? Which return calculation should you use to measure your own investments?
My Take On Money Making Schemes
Are investment gurus the real deal? Here are some questions to ask yourself before you sign up for these courses.
Why You Should Use A Roboadvisor
It was a busy month. While juggling between working from home with a full-time job, taking care of kids, and an ongoing renovation, I had little time to spare for my blog. I even stopped reading the news and forgot to follow the market recently. It was fortunate that I didn't see my tech-heavy portfolio plunge in… Continue reading Why You Should Use A Roboadvisor
Why You Should Pay For Your HDB With CPF
One article showed up in my feed one fine afternoon: Why you should not pay for your HDB with CPF Naturally, I clicked because I am a believer in paying for your HDB with CPF. Maybe I might get converted to the pay-with-cash camp. The Summary of The Article "Why you should not pay for… Continue reading Why You Should Pay For Your HDB With CPF
Fundamental vs Technical Analysis
On Thursday, Sep 3, 2020, there was a massive sellout of tech stocks. The NASDAQ dropped 5% on Thursday. Apple was down 8 per cent; Amazon was down 4.5 per cent; Microsoft was down 6%. The losses were further extended on Friday, Sep 4, 2020. Tech is the rage now and may possibly be the… Continue reading Fundamental vs Technical Analysis
Feeling Poor After Purchasing A Home
The property market in Singapore is one of the hottest in Asia. Even COVID-19 could not dampen the property prices here. Housing sales rebounded sharply in June after circuit breaker (Singapore's version of a lockdown) was partially lifted. I always find it amazing that people here in Singapore buy property like hotcakes. Most private homes cost… Continue reading Feeling Poor After Purchasing A Home
DIY Investing or Roboadvisor?
Is DIY investing approach or going with a roboadvisor better? In this article, I will highlight the reasons for and against going with either approach.
What Is Investing?
Imagine for a moment that you are in the 1600s living in Europe. Unfortunately, you were not born in nobility, with no silver spoon. But that had not stopped you from dreaming about being rich. You dread waking up each day to toil at the farm which you do not own. Maybe you should try… Continue reading What Is Investing?