A New Chapter in Interest Rates – What Does This Mean for You?
The Federal Reserve (Fed) made a significant move yesterday to lower the benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points (bps)—the first rate cut since March 2020. I understand that market shifts can spark questions and concerns, and I'm here to offer some perspective.
What Happened and Why It’s Significant
In the...
Syfe Downside Protected Portfolio – A Smarter Way to Invest in the S&P 500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MRVIm-sDy0
In today's volatile market, securing your investments while still aiming for growth can feel like an impossible balancing act. But it doesn't have to be. Introducing the Syfe Downside Protected Portfolio S&P 500 (the Protected Portfolio) , Singapore's first managed portfolio designed to let you tap into the long-term...
Singapore REITs 101: All You Need to Know About Singapore REITs
REITs are an easy way to start investing in real estate.
What History Reveals About Interest Rate Cuts
Investors may finally get their wish: interest rate cuts are on the horizon. Amid declining inflation and a softening labor market, the Federal Reserve(Fed) is prepared to lower its benchmark rate.
This marks a significant shift, as interest rates have a ripple effect across financial markets, impacting everything from bonds...
Investment Strategy | Syfe Downside Protected Portfolio S&P 500
The financial markets are experiencing increased volatility. Investors are facing unpredictable shifts that often lead to large price swings, which can erode investor confidence and capital. Additionally, asset classes tend to react similarly to macroeconomic factors and move in tandem. This reduces diversification benefits and leaves investors with limited...
Top 5 S-REITs with Best Year-to-date Performance
Over the past two months, we have observed strong investor interest in Singapore REITs (S-REITs). The iEdge S-REIT Index generated a total return of +10%, in just the first eight weeks of 2H24. The turn in sentiment was largely driven by the shift in the Fed's policy direction, as...
How to Prepare for a Recession？
The word "recession" has been everywhere lately. Headlines warn of an impending US recession, social media is abuzz with predictions of a market crash, and it's hard not to feel a sense of unease.
But what does a recession really mean, and how can we prepare? After studying recessions in...
DBS, UOB, OCBC Q2 Earnings Recap: Which one is the better investment?
Singapore's banking sector has long been a source of pride and profit for local investors, with DBS, UOB, and OCBC consistently outshining their peers on the Straits Times Index. However, recent Q2 earnings reports coupled with the Fed's hints at potential interest rate cuts have left investors pondering: Which...
How to Navigate a Stock Market Sell-off?
After a rally of over a year and a half, volatility has returned to the markets. Since mid-July's all-time high, the S&P 500 has lost -8.5% and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 has retraced -13.4%, entering into correction territory. This sudden downturn has left many investors feeling blindsided and uncertain....
Fed Rate Cuts on the Horizon: Should You Invest in S-REITs Now?
Recent signals from the Fed, hinting at potential interest rate cuts as early as September, have sparked considerable interest among investors regarding the potential impact on the Singapore REIT (S-REIT) sector.
Anticipating this potential shift, we hosted an in-person event on 24th July, titled "S-REITs Mid Year Outlook 2024: Approaching...
