There has been early warning since the past recent weeks that the Fed could do early tampering with its Quantitative Easing (QE) sooner rather than latter. The result – BLOODBATH across the markets all across the globe. Dow Jones and S&P led the early losers while Nikkei, DAX, FTSE, HSI and STI followed soon after. …
Tadas Viskanta: “Cash is a Drug for most investors”
Tadas Viskanta – the author who wrote the book “Abnormal Returns” has recently tweeted: “Cash is a Drug for most investors. Easy to start, difficult to kick. Always a reason not to get back in” With the stock markets hitting a new high these days, the idea of holding cash becomes a scrutiny…
Review of Boustead (Full Year) FY2013 Results
I previously mentioned (link) that Boustead Ltd will report excellent results for its full year FY2013. EPS for the 9 months of FY2013 at that time of writing was already matching the full 12 months of FY2012. I wasn’t wrong. Since then, Boustead shares have gone higher and higher each day to a record high of…
Blessing or Curse of Financial Freedom knowledge
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…
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…