Top 8 ETFs to buy for Singapore Investors in 2025

ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) are very useful investments. ETFs offer instant diversification by holding a basket of securities, and typically have low costs. Trading flexibility is another key advantage, as ETFs can be bought and sold like stocks. ETFs offer access to a wide range of investment options, from broad market indices to specific sectors, commodities, […]
Why I may buy Singtel at 5.0% dividend yield? Most bought Singapore Stock by Institutions in 2024?

So I received this email from SGX setting out the “Top 5 Most Net Bought Singapore Stocks by Institutions in 2024”. Of course I expected DBS, OCBC and UOB to be at the top of the list. Imagine my surprise when I opened it up – to find that the number 1 name was actually… […]
Will I buy more DBS Bank stock at a 5.0% dividend yield? Are Singapore Bank stocks still a good buy?

A week or two back I shared my views on REITs in 2025. And I know a lot of you have been asking. So let me share my views on Singapore banks as well. I mean if you really think about it, on the SGX there’s really only REITs and Bank stocks to buy. So […]
No let up from dollar, US yield squeeze – Jan 14 2024

Today’s Market News Stocks slip as yields rise; dollar hits highest in more than 2 years China’s central bank chief vows to supply ample liquidity China exports accelerate amid trade tensions, imports surprise Key developments to markets on Tuesday: Japan trade, current account (November) India wholesale price inflation (December) Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino […]
US Stick picks and Crypto Jan 13 2025

Notables Notable Earnings Today: KB Home (NYSE: KBH), Aehr Test Systems (Nasdaq: AEHR), Comtech Telecommunications (Nasdaq: CMTL). Notable IPOs Today: Range Capital Acquisition Corp. Ordinary Shares (Nasdaq: RANG). Notable Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Ending Today: Quiver Spirits (Honeycomb), Tally’s Silver Spoon (Honeycomb), Split Rock Coffee (Honeycomb), GIGA (Netcapital), Kazark (Netcapital), Mucho Peru (Honeycomb). Notable Economic Events Today: NY Fed 1-Year […]
Stocks slip, dollar firm as inflation, earnings loom – Jan 13 2025

Today’s Market News IMF chief sees steady world growth in 2025, continuing disinflation China has ample fiscal space to bolster growth this year India rupee hits lifetime low, falls for 10th straight week Philippine fintech GCash hires banks for up to $1.5 bln IPO, sources say India releases 1.73 trln rupees to states as tax […]
How to earn $1 million by age 40 (or 35)? As a Singapore Investor?

I came across this article by the Straits Times recently. It profiles a few young couples, titled “On the Fast Track to $1 million”. The goal was to hit $1 million combined as a couple, and to hit it as soon as they could. $1 million by 40 is the next big thing? Hitting $1 […]
Stocks fall, US yields near 8-month highs ahead of NFP – Jan 10 2025

Today’s Market News UN predicts world economic growth to remain at 2.8% in 2025 Indian rupee’s slide to continue despite higher rate cut expectations: Reuters poll China’s Country Garden proposes deal to reduce offshore debt by $11.6 bln Taiwan December exports beat forecasts; govt sees stable outlook on AI BOJ sees widening wage hikes, signals […]
Asian stocks slip, USD bolstered by rate outlook – Jan 8 2025

Today’s Market News Shein’s silence on China cotton use leaves British lawmakers in the dark on supply chain India forecasts 2024/25 economic growth of 6.4%, slowest in four years Trump win triggered 2024 exit by overseas investors from Asian equities Another year of big wage hikes likely at big Japan firms, business lobby chair says […]
Asia shares rise on prospect of softer Trump tariffs – Jan 7 2025

Today’s Market News Exclusive: Chinese exchanges ask big fund managers to restrict stock selling BOJ’s Ueda vows to keep hiking rates with focus on risks China’s export ban to push antimony prices to new highs Key developments to markets on Tuesday: Japan 10-year bond auction China FX reserves (December) Taiwan inflation (December) Index Last Change […]