Ever since I embarked on my journey towards Financial Freedom 3 years ago, I have been keeping a frugal lifestyle in mind so that I will not be trapped into a financial sorry situation. Even though I was financially literate by the time I finished my studies, I was realistically financially illiterate. I went from a hero…
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QAF: Dividend Reinvestment Plan
QAF Ltd has recently announced a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIPS) for the financial year ended 31 December 2012 to allow its shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends by purchasing additional shares of the aforementioned company. In a normal circumstances like this, I usually prefer to receive the dividends in the form of cash…
What are the consequences we will face after all these easy monetary policy?
The video below will show the aftermath consequences of all the easy monetary policy of printing money going on across the globe today. It is a really good video. So you should watch it.
Recent Buy: Vicom Ltd
I’ve recently purchased some small lots of Vicom Ltd at an average price of S$4.91 (See my transactions here). I’ve been bracing up for more defensive plays in recent weeks in view of the market euphoria from DowJones and S&P to STI. I tend to be a bit cautious when everyone is too…
“May 13″ – SG Transactions & Portfolio Update”
Counters No. of Lots Average Price (SGD) Total Value (SGD) based on average price Market Price (SGD) Total Value (SGD) based on market price Total Dividends collected (SGD) since purchase FraserCenter Point Trust 11 1.69 18,590.00 2.26 24,860.00 1,509.00 SPH 5 4.15 20,730.00 4.38 21,900.00 350.00 Boustead 13 1.15 15,020.00 1.40 18,200.00 140.00 SIA Engineering…
Ascott Residence Trust (ART) – Corporate Action
I received a circular from Ascott Residence Trust (ART) this morning regarding a corporate action required from Ascott shareholders. Ascott Residence Trust (ART) proposes to seek the approval of Unitholders for the Target Acquisitions of 3 Service Residence based in China and 11 Residential properties based in Japan. China Citadines Biyun Shanghai, Shanghai….
How are you coping with your 9 – 6 working lifestyle?
I’ve recently been bugged down again by the culture of working late into the office at night and during the recent public holiday (labor day), such to an extent that it gets me thinking again on the rationale of working for such a corporation. It is the sort of corporation that shaped and designed my…
Review of Neratel Q1 2013 Results
Nera Telecommunications reported their Q1 2013 results under their new management team which saw their overall profits for the quarter drop below the S$6m mark. Revenue for the quarter dropped from S$43.5m to S$36.4m due to decline in their “Telecommunication” business segment. The decline was mainly attributed to lower sales of their microwave radio equipment and…
Home of Chairman of Biosensor International
Like most business travellers, Yoh-Chie Lu would stay in a hotel whenever he came to Singapore for work. Unlike other travellers, he did that for over 30 years. Finally, the chairman of heart stent-maker Biosensors International has decided he’s had enough of living out of a suitcase. “I am spending more time in Singapore…
Sembcorp Industries AGM – 25.04.13
This is my 1st attendance for the Sembcorp Ind AGM which was held at the 30 Hill Street. As part of my experience, I will try to summarize and recap what has been discussed during the questions and answers section so that fellow investors who missed the AGM can keep up with the update. I…