The S&P 500 has been the poster child for index investing. Its stellar performance was nothing short of ordinary. In this post, I will examine how the S&P 500 is constructed and why it has been outperforming most indices.
Tag: Passive Investing
Mutual Funds: The Investment Decision You Won’t Regret
Mutual funds have many benefits which the investor can take full advantage of. From potentially becoming passive income to merely being a strong investment to place your savings in, these funds have huge benefits for investors, both young and old. What is a mutual fund? Mutual funds are currently the most popular way for investors… Continue reading Mutual Funds: The Investment Decision You Won’t Regret
Has The Market Bottomed? Is It Time To Enter The Market?
My supermarket timing was really bad. When the Singapore government raised the Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) to orange (which was the second highest level of emergency) imposing restrictions on day-to-day movement in early Feb, I just happened to run out of essentials. So I made a trip to the supermarket to buy fresh… Continue reading Has The Market Bottomed? Is It Time To Enter The Market?
The Bogleheads Three-Fund Portfolio for Singaporeans
The recent market correction presents an opportunity to start investing. The Bogleheads three fund portfolio is the easiest way to start. This is written specifically for the Singaporean investor.
Active Or Passive Investor?
Sometimes, we should not categorize investment strategies as either active or passive. There are varying degrees of 'passiveness' and 'activeness' in our investment strategies.
When Aiming for Average is Better: Passive Investing
When aiming for average is better. I explore the reasons for retail investors to choose passive investing as their optimal investing strategy.
Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds
Everyone loves a buffet. At least I do. Modern day investing is like a buffet - we have so many different kinds of investment products to choose from. Let us look at the most common and popular investment products: Mutual Funds (or Unit Trusts) vs Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) Funds: The Buffets of Securities If all… Continue reading Mutual Funds and Exchange-Traded Funds
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