October 2024: Core Portfolios All Outperform Benchmarks following Strategic Equity and Bond Adjustments

Whilst October saw global assets take a breather, with investors adopting a more defensive stance ahead of the US election, it was another great month for our flagship Core portfolios, with each one outperforming their benchmark and peers.  Core Equity100 portfolio delivered a solid 0.7% return in SGD for October,...

Singapore Bank Stocks at All-Time High: Buy DBS, OCBC, or UOB?

DBS, OCBC and UOB reported record profits in Q3

Future Health: Harnessing Innovations In Healthcare

Invest in the future of healthcare with the Syfe Select Healthcare Innovation portfolio

Welcome to Trump 2.0

The US presidential election has concluded, and Donald Trump has won the presidency a second time with a decisive victory. In addition to Trump's victory, his Republican party has clinched the Senate and looks likely to take control of the House of Representatives, with some results still pending. So what...

US Elections Countdown: Your Quick Guide

The US elections, one of the year's most pivotal events, is just around the corner. On 5th November 2024, the US will hold one of the most polarised presidential elections in its history.  We’ll dive into the current race, break down each candidate's policies, explore possible election scenarios, and...

Syfe Portfolio Performance Review Q3 2024: Strong Gains Amid Market Shifts

Despite a soft start of the quarter, global equities and bonds ended the quarter on a strong note. The quarter began with a sell-off in stocks as recession fears weighed on investors. Between 1 July and 5 August, the S&P 500 dropped by -7.5%. However, in the September 2024...

2024 Best Dividend Stocks in Singapore

Investing wisely is like finding a sweet spot between taking calculated risks and reaping the rewards.  When it comes to the best dividend stocks in Singapore, 2024 has been a year of pleasant surprises – defying expectations amidst the uncertain economic climate.  According to The Straits Times, dividends are expected to...

Syfe Core Portfolios Upgraded – Capture Long-Term Growth with Lower Risks and Costs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o28tQ2bCXN4 We’re pleased to share that we’ve completed major enhancements to our Core Portfolios (Equity100, Growth, Balanced, Defensive). This rebalance ensures the portfolios are aligned with current market conditions while optimising for long-term growth and performance. Key Benefits of the Portfolio Upgrades  Enhanced return potential We’ve enhanced the equity component of the...

China Policy Bazooka: A Turning Point for the Chinese Stock Markets?

What happened?  This week witnessed a remarkable surge in Chinese equities, fueled by recent supportive policy measures. Both onshore and offshore markets experienced a powerful rally. The Shanghai Composite Index and Hang Seng Index surged over +12%, marking their most significant weekly jump in ten years. What’s behind the market rally?  The...

Ride the next wave of S-REITs growth with Syfe REIT+ portfolio

S-REITs staged a strong comeback in Q3, fueled by the Fed's decisive move to cut interest rates. With inflation falling and the labour market softening, the Fed has recalibrated its monetary policy to focus on fostering economic growth. This change in monetary policy has created a more favourable backdrop...