US Treasury report outlines potential financial risks of NFTs
The government department outlined potential concerns with the NFT market, including terrorist financing, theft, and funding nuclear proliferation. The government department outlined potential concerns with the NFT market, including terrorist financing, theft, and funding nuclear proliferation. The government department outlined potential concerns with the NFT market, including terrorist financing, theft, and funding nuclear proliferation.
Bitcoin in 42-day ‘boredom zone’ — traders debate next move
Bitcoin’s price has sat in the “boredom zone” for over a month, leaving traders guessing about a potential surge or retracement. Bitcoin’s price has sat in the “boredom zone” for over a month, leaving traders guessing about a potential surge or retracement. Bitcoin’s price has sat in the “boredom zone” for over a month, leaving […]
Ethereum ETF June launch ‘legit possibility’ as BlackRock files S-1
BlackRock updated its Form S-1 for its spot Ether ETF, which analysts say is a “good sign” that issuers and the SEC are working on ETF launches. BlackRock updated its Form S-1 for its spot Ether ETF, which analysts say is a “good sign” that issuers and the SEC are working on ETF launches. BlackRock […]
Stablecoin market cap rises to 2-year highs as dominance slides to 6%: CCData
After eight consecutive months of ascent, the stablecoin market capitalization has risen to a 24-month high of $161 billion in May. After eight consecutive months of ascent, the stablecoin market capitalization has risen to a 24-month high of $161 billion in May. After eight consecutive months of ascent, the stablecoin market capitalization has risen to […]
OCBC Bank pays a 5.7% dividend yield – Better buy than DBS or UOB Bank after buying Great Eastern? Will I buy more bank stocks in 2024?
I’ve been getting a lot of questions about OCBC Bank recently. After the big rally in DBS Bank shares of late (that makes OCBC comparatively “cheaper” by comparison). And the news that OCBC Bank is buying a 100% stake in Great Eastern. A lot of you have asked for my views on OCBC Bank, […]
How to get 5% p.a.^ dividend income as a passive investor (for the first 2 years based on the ETF’s Issue Price) (Lion-OCBC Securities APAC Financials Dividend Plus ETF review)
Singapore investors love dividends. Whether you are a young investor growing your wealth, or a retiree looking for retirement income, it’s never too late to start investing for dividend yield. How to diversify your dividend income sources as a passive investor? Let’s say you’re a Singapore investor – looking to invest for dividend yield today. […]
Top 5 Dividend Stocks or REITs I may buy in 2024 – for dividend yield / capital gains (as a Singapore Investor)
We’ve been doing quite a few macro focussed pieces the past few weeks. So I figured for this week – let’s go back to single stock level discussion. The recent rise in interest rates has provided a nice sell-off in dividend stocks (especially REITs) that has opened up interesting opportunities for long term investors. […]
Types of alternative investments
Types of alternative investments include Hedge funds Private equity Real estate Commodities Art and collectibles Venture capital Cryptocurrencies The performance of alternative investments varies by asset class and can be influenced by market conditions, geopolitical events, and other factors. Some alternative investments, such as hedge funds and private equity, have historically outperformed traditional […]
UOB Bank pays 5.8% dividend yield only – Buy DBS or OCBC instead for higher dividend yield? (as a Singapore Investor in 2024)
So I was reading this article from Beansprout recently. The article is titled “UOB offers lowest dividend yield amongst local banks. Switch to DBS?” It explains how UOB pays the lowest dividend yield compared to OCBC and DBS bank. And the conclusion was that “Against this backdrop, we would still look at the Singapore […]
Shopee shares jump 50% since I bought – Will I buy more Sea Ltd stock or take profit?
As shared in previous articles, I recently opened a position in Sea Ltd in Jan/Feb this year. My average buy in price is around high 30s. Based on latest closing price of $58.4, I’m up about 50% since my buy in price. Given the rapid move in share price (and latest earnings) – I […]
