Seasonality or Monthly Effect (stock index vs month/year) is strong for months of May and August for Singapore stock market, especially 30 STI component stocks. This is mainly related to Ex-dividend dates for 30 STI in Singapore but may not apply to smaller cap giant stocks which continue to be bullish in month of May. Learn further from Dr Tee on details of this unique Singapore stock myth.For recent May 2021, STI ends with only 1+% lower but still it is a mini “bear” month, aligning with myth of “Sell in May and Go Away“. As we could see from the Seasonality Chart (2009 June – 2021 May) for Singapore stock market, over the past 12 years, for the month of May, 10 years were down (including this month, May 2021), only 2 years were bullish. For month of Au

Congratulations to readers who have taken action on The Hour Glass (luxury watches stock, SGX: AGS) as Dr Tee has shared this giant stock in several educational posts over the past 1 year. The profit is nearly 50% from $0.80 (breakout) to $1.18 today.In the earlier educational article on 100 Singapore Dividend Stocks (Mar 2021), Dr Tee shared the intrinsic value of The Hour Glass is about $1.20, now the price has surged to $1.18. It could have more upside but requires market greed to drive it to higher optimism. This is value investing, buy the right stock and right price, just wait patiently for the fruit in 2 targets: intrinsic value and also possible higher optimism price target.As shown in Optimism Chart, The Hour Glass was still low optimism a few months ago, having 2X upside pot

The STI lost 27 points or 0.8% at 3,151.04 last week; Trading was cautious as the market waited for Friday’s May US jobs report; The Fed mid-week said it will start selling off corporate bonds; The lower-than-expected jobs figure eased inflation concerns; In the local market, CFM’s shares more than doubled after purchase announcement that drew SGX query; CDL sprang into play on Thurs – but fell back on Friday; MKE said it’s positive on the tech sector; Hyflux to be liquidated. US jobs, inflation concerns and the Fed The US May jobs report played a key role in an otherwise uneventful week during which the Straits Times Index fell 27 points or 0.8% to 3,151.04. Up till Friday when the report was actually released markets traded cautiously, the chief concern being whether a strong

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Has DBS Group Holdings share price fulfilled its destiny? On 14 April, I wrote that DBS Group Holdings share price could smash past $30 following the release of the first quarter business update. Indeed, DBS Group Holdings share price did not fail to disappoint investors. Recently, the counter hit the record high of $30 on the back of a stellar financial result. For perspective, the Group’s first-quarter 2021 net profit doubled from the previous quarter and increased 72% from a year ago to $2.01 billion. Thus, the buoyant form of DBS Group Holdings share price is not unexpected. To put the icing on the cake, it was the first time that DBS’ quarterly earnings crossed $2 billion. The solid financial result is amazing given that global economy is still in the doldrum a

This article is for education purposes only, and not to be taken as advice to buy/sell. Please do your own due diligence before committing to any trade/investment. Singapore blue chip stocks with notable upgrades/downgrades by analysts [end-May 2021] Can we trust analysts’ reports? Throughout the years, we occasionally see analysts flip-flopping between buy and sell calls within several weeks. As investments are highly subjective to one’s view, the difference in perspective is understandable. However, it can lead to controversies as investors argue that there may be a hidden agenda behind them. A recent example would be in March 2021 when the market was hit with fears of higher interest rates. Analysts at JP Morgan issued an “underweight” position on both S-REITs and industrial REI

Investors managed to shrug off US inflation and Fed tapering worries; The STI rose 61 points or 1.95% at 3,178.55; Positive local economic news helped, including new S$800m package; GDP strength translated to market performance: SGX; Singtel, SembCorp Industries announced restructurings. Economic optimism edged out inflation and Fed tapering worries The local stock market last week was subject to the same forces that have driven it and other global equities for several months now. On the one hand there was positive local and US economic data to provide support and optimism for what lies ahead after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. On the other hand, there was a drag from US inflation worries and concerns that the fresh waves of COVID-19 infection being experienced globally will retard the f

2021 has been a spectacular year for cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) reached its all-time high of US$64,899 on 14 April 2021 while Ethereum (ETH) reached its peak of US$4384.43 on 12 May 2021. As cryptocurrency prices soared, many new crypto-millionaires and billionaires were created and mainstream public and institutions started paying more attention to this previously niche field. According to DBS Bank, which launched its digital exchange for cryptocurrencies in December 2020, daily trading value has increased more than 10 times since its launch. The digital assets under custody totalled over $80 million, while there has been a strong momentum in the growth of investor base with close to 120 investors. Considering that DBS Digital Exchange is only limited to accredited investors, these n

This is Kyith here. Just a little update. In April, we ran a good promotion with Futu SG to introduce you to their stock trading platform. That has ended. Futu SG has decided to continue delivering a welcome package for those who decide to give their platform a try. So here is the May 2021 promotion. If you are interested, here is the promotion update. The key different is that instead of FREE $30 cash coupon, they are replacing it with 180-day commission-free trading (instead of 90-day) and FREE level 1 real-time SGX data. Nasdaq-listed FUTU Holdings have set up shop in Singapore, FUTU Singapore Pte Ltd and you can now trade Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States stock markets through their platform. Their one-stop investment Singapore brokerage platform i

30 STI index stocks represent the overall Singapore stock market performance. The list is dynamic, recent new comers are Keppel DC Reit (replacing SPH) and Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust (replacing Jardine Strategic Holdings). During the COVID-19 stock recovery, there is a sector rotation, investors start to pay more attention to cyclical stocks (eg. bank, properties and transportation sectors, etc), which are main businesses of 30 STI stocks. In this article, you will learn from Dr Tee on the Latest 30 STI Index Stocks Strategies, some may be considered for longer term investing and / or short term trading with COVID-19 recovery stock rally. Bonus for readers who could read every words of the entire article, learning unique strategy to position in 30 STI Index stocks for b

An individual or even a country could not survive without a national bank which supplies cash to exchange for products and services needed in daily life. Even with low interest rates globally, giant bank stocks could still remain profitable, share prices recovering strongly during pandemic, sharing consistent dividends as passive incomes. Higher government bond yield could further support these giant bank stocks with positive outlook of more interest incomes. In this article, you will learn from Dr Tee on Top 100 Singapore and Global Bank Stocks to profit in current stock market, some may be considered for longer term investing and / or short term trading with COVID-19 recovery stock rally. Bonus for readers who could read every words of the entire article, learning unique strategy

The Straits Times Index (STI) is comprised of 30 of the largest and most liquid companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Account for nearly 80% of the entire value of all listed companies on the SGX, the STI is commonly referred to as Singapore’s benchmark or market return. We can gain exposure to the STI by investing in one of the two STI ETFs listed on the SGX. With one investment decision, we become broadly diversified to 30 high quality companies and will earn the Singapore market return. Read Also: Complete Guide To Investing In The Straits Times Index (STI) ETFs In Singapore How Did The STI Perform In Q1 2021? While many of us may be attracted to invest in U.S. or Chinese companies, the STI has been no slouch in 2021. According to SGX, the STI delivered a world-leading ret

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP Will the coming financial result set DBS Group share price on fire? While OCBC share price is on a roll following three consecutive of net profit growth, things had not been so rosy at DBS Group. In third quarter, the bank announced a stunning 22% decline in net profit for 4QFY2020 on a quarter-to-quarter basis. Against this backdrop, DBS Group share price could be at an intriguing cross-road. Unlike OCBC and UOB, DBS Bank should be viewed as a pure-play growth stock. This is because its key businesses are entrenched mainly in banking and wealth management sectors. On the other hand, OCBC and UOB are known to have substantial stakes in non-financial sectors like property development (UOL), stock brokerage (UOB Kay Hian), insurance (Great Eastern), etc. In view of this,

This article was first published on 6 September 2019 and updated on 10 April 2021 to reflect Syfe’s latest fees and additional portfolios that have been launched. Additional updates by Timothy Ho. This article contains affiliate links. DollarsAndSense may receive a share of revenue from your sign-ups. The rise of robo-advisors is apparent not just in Singapore, but also in many other countries globally such as USA and Canada. Here in Singapore, investors have more than 10 different robo-advisors to choose from. Two prominent robo-advisory platforms known by many are AutoWealth and StashAway, which were amongst the first in the field. Other FinTech companies competing in the robo-advisory field include Endowus, FSM MAPS and MoneyOwl. You can read up more about what these compani

A daydream of an investor may be to become 10X richer in this New Year, similar to bullish 10X Stocks such as IFAST and Tesla over the past 1 year.  This dream could be realized one day but patience is required with strategies aligned with own personality. In this article, you will learn from Dr Tee on 88 Growth Stocks in Singapore, some may be considered for longer term investing and / or short term trading with COVID-19 recovery stock rally. Bonus for readers who could read every words of the entire article, learning unique strategy to position in 6 giant growth stocks and also generalized strategy, applicable for all growth stocks including speculative growing Bitcoin. 1) Growth Small Cap Stock: IFAST Corporation (SGX: AIY) 2) Growth Technology Stock: AEM Holdings (SG

Read? Here’s How Much DBS Group Would be Worth Today If You Had Invested S$10,000 in it One Year AgoWhat about if you had invested many years ago?Real people. Real Return!

There are three main reasons why it is attractive to invest in bonds: i) it is generally safer than investing in stocks, ii) we get a fixed return each year, and iii) we get visible income flows for several years. The newest bond IPO that we can invest in is the Astrea VI Private Equity Bonds. Astrea VI PE Bonds is offering $250 million in its initial public offering (IPO). This is upsized from previous Astrea IV and Astrea V PE Bonds – which was popular with retail investors. Astrea IV’s public offer was $121 million and was 7.4 times oversubscribed, while Astrea V’s public offer was $180 million and was 4.5 times oversubscribed. Here are 10 things we need to know before investing in it. Read Also: Step-By-Step Guide To Bond Investing In Singapore #1 Astrea VI PE Bonds Is The Latest

We are towards the end of the first quarter of 2021, and there hasn’t been an IPO on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) yet. Compared to 2020, there were already five IPOs listed on the SGX within the first quarter. Aztech Global, which is set to be listed on 12 March 2021, will break the duck – becoming first SGX IPO in 2021. Here are 8 things you should know about Aztech Global before investing in it. Read Also: How Much Would Singapore Investors Have Earned If They Invested $1,000 In Every IPO On The SGX In 2020? #1 What Does Aztech Global Do? Aztech Global states that it is “a key technology enabler for the connected world tomorrow”. Its key products are 1) IoT devices and Data-communications products; 2) LED lighting products; and 3) other electrical products. It also provides “

This article was originally published 1 June 2020 and updated to reflect the latest information from Budget 2021. Fresh graduates who had hoped to begin their careers in the coming months are now accepting the reality of cancelled convocations and poor job prospects. A once-promising labour market is now crippled with layoffs, hiring freezes and salary reductions. In view of the current economic climate, the Government has launched the SGUnited Traineeships Programme. It aims to equip graduates with valuable industry experience, and to secure a firmer foothold in the weak job market. [Update] Budget 2021’s Extension Of SGUnited Traineeship Programme As announced in Budget 2021, the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package, including the SGUnited Traineeship Programme is now extended for another

Sign up & unlock articles! Many investors claim that the best time to buy a stock is when the price has reached bottom. After all, when one reaches the bottom of the cliff, the only way to go is upwards. In this regard, has DBS share price (SGX: D05) bottomed out or has it gotten ahead of its business fundamentals? Being one of the leading lights of SGX, DBS share price (SGX: D05) is considered a key barometer of local stock market performance. Amid the disruptions caused by COVID-19 pandemic, many investors scrutinize DBS share price (SGX: D05) for signs of economic recovery. For sure, 2020 had been such a horrible year for everyone with the implosion of COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the devastating economic impacts of coronavirus, it took only nine months for DBS share price (SGX: D05

The STI gained 18 points to end a holiday-shortened week at 2,925.48; Absence of major news meant players turned to penny stocks; Average value per unit traded was around S$0.50; DBS reported 33% 4Q drop in profit, 26% down for full year; Companies in the news: Yangzijiang and iFast; Wall St remained well-supported by stimulus hopes despite sobering economic data; US Fed chief Jerome Powell reiterated that rates will remain close to zero Small-caps and second-liners take center stage Penny stocks continued to occupy most of the local market’s energies in a holiday-shortened week in which the Straits Times Index climbed 18 points or 0.6% to 2,925.48. The daily top volume list was peppered with low-priced stocks such as Jiutian Chemical, AsiaMedic, Oceanus and on Friday, it was led by