Best ETFs to Buy and Hold Long-Term for Singaporeans

When you search for 'best ETFs' online, you may often get lists which may seem familiar (such as VOO, VWRA, SPY). How would we know if these really are 'good', or ‘best’ for us? What we should be looking for? This article will take you through some ways to...

Weekly Kick Start | 30 September 2023

With rapid developments in the financial markets, staying abreast of the financial world's happenings is crucial. Over the past week, notable developments included Meta's product launches and rising US Treasury yields. On Top of Our Mind This Week: Meta's Evolving Strategy at Connect 2023 Meta Price Chart (Source: Google Finance) Mark Zuckerberg's...

Lock in Fixed Deposits or Invest in SSBs & T-Bills: Where Should You Park Your Money Now?

With interest rates expected to rise further, which product is better for your cash savings?

Is now the time to build a strong dividend portfolio with SGX stocks?

When it comes to passive income, most investors tend to think that is only possible with a huge war chest of funds, or look towards buying a second property to earn rental income. What’s important to know is that there are other, and even better alternatives for investors to...

Weekly Kick Start | 23 September 2023

After another action-packed week in the market, we observe systematic risks are playing a bigger role in the change in valuation of various asset classes. From the past week, notable events include the FOMC meeting and the oil market rally.  On Top of Our Mind This Week: Oil Prices Surge Amid...

Second Rate Break – How the September FOMC Meeting Impacts Your Portfolio

The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting was among the most eagerly anticipated events for investors in September. At the meeting, the Fed announced its decision to maintain the current interest rates. However, it also hinted at a potential rate hike before the year's end. Let us delve...

Weekly Kick Start | 16 September 2023

As we wrap up an eventful week in the financial world, we observe a delicate equilibrium of hope and prudence prevailing on the global stage. From the past week, notable events include the ECB's interest rate decision and China's central bank's move to boost liquidity. On Top of Our Mind...

Weekly Kick Start | 9 September 2023

In this edition of Weekly Kick Start, we will be spotlighting the year's most eagerly awaited tech IPO: ARM Holdings. The renowned British chip designer is seeking to capitalize on the AI buzz. Additionally, we will delve into the primary market drivers of last week and highlight what to...

Weekly Kick Start | 2 September 2023

As we wrap up the final week of August, markets are increasingly confident in a soft-landing scenario. There is also growing optimism regarding potential support from the Chinese government to address the property market downturn. In notable crypto news, a US Court has reversed the SEC's decision on Grayscale's...

Weekly Market Wrap | 26 August 2023

In this Weekly commentary, we will recap: The Surge in Bond Yields: What is Behind it and What it MeansBRICS: Adding New Members into the BlocNVIDIA's Winning Streak Continues: The Quarterly Results Are In The Surge in Bond Yields: What is Behind It and What It Means Over the past few weeks,...