As we celebrate the upcoming festive Christmas and New Year season this week, I think we will have to look back and remember the people who were involved in the sad incident that took place, in particular the Newtown shooting which led to the death of many young children. As life becomes more unpredictable each day…
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“Dec 12” – 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 ST Engineering 1 2.82 2,820.00 3.80 3,800.00 1,240.00 SIA Engineering 3 4.12 12,360.00 4.30 12,900.00 210.00 Noble 2 1.12 2,240.00 1.16 2,320.00 0.00 FraserCenter Point…
Invest/Not Invest/Invest/Not Invest/Invest
The word “investing” seems to be a popular phenomenon among the younger generations these days. And since most are unable to afford investing in houses at their early stage, stocks easily has became the next available option. Ever since I’ve started investing in stocks myself back in the mid of 2011, which…
Why do people have Monday blues?
Why is Monday defined as blue? It’s probably not quite astonishing to know that most people take medical leave on Monday more than any other days during the week. The reasons for that are pretty simple. Our life tends to sync in between weekends to weekends and we simply dread everything in between, contemplated either with busy schedule…
Americans are living longer but sicker
The American Health Society has today announced that Americans are living longer but sicker. Life expectancy is now at 78.5 years, up 48.3% from the 1900s while cancer death is down 7.6%. Unfortunately, as life expectancy goes up, people looks to spend more time in hospital than in retirement. Not surprising if you ask me….
Risk vs Reward
In our everyday’s life, we always take on risk and at the same time we expect the same positive correlation on the rewards. That said, if you are playing a game of head and tail with your friend, you should expect at least 50% return on your rewards. Otherwise, you would essentially be playing a…
lnitiated position in Ascott Reit
Anyone went for an early Christmas shopping yet? Today, I initiated a position on Ascott Reit, one of the few reits which I have much interest in and I must say I am delighted to get them. I have been monitoring the shares back when there was a european crisis in 2011. Back then, the…
BUY target call from UOB Kay for 2013
Singapore Strategy – Screening Out Yield Stocks With High ROE Screening for ideas. In a low interest rate environment, we believe stocks offering sustainable high dividend yield will continue to outperform. We screen stocks with attractive dividend yield and high ROE for BUY ideas. This report highlights our top picks based on this screening exercise….
Initiated position – Second Chance Properties Ltd
I initiated a small position at Second Chance today. For those who are new to Second Chance, its main core business, led by the great founder and CEO – Mohamed Salleh are mainly in the Retailing of Apparel, Retailing of Gold Jewellery and Property Investment. The main attractiveness of this stock which I think is…
Black Friday Shopping – Boom vs Recession
Black Friday shopping during bull booming year: Black Friday shopping during recession: So what is the difference!!!??? Yes, you are right. Americans don’t give a care whether storm, recession or fiscal cliff coming at them. When it is time for black friday shopping, they are a bunch of crazy people and shop as if…