Defli is an Indonesian chocolate manufacturer and distributor listed on SGX.  They are by far the largest player, with over 40% market share.  75% of their revenue is from Indonesia, the rest from the Philippines.The Industry and CompetitorsAn Oct 2019 DBS report covers this well:Delfi's distribution is strong in rural areas ("General Trade"):Distributors in General Trade are largely exclusive to Delfi, creating a moat.The Modern Trade channel has been growing faster than General Trade, but has recently been slowed due to unhappiness.  New modern outlets can only be set up a certain distance from existing traditional outlets.Delfi has the largest market share in Indonesia.  They mainly compete with Mayora in the value segment, while the global brands (Nestle,

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I'm now 95% invested.  85% if we count gold as cash.  Probably for the first time since this blog started.There's always the risk of another market crash, but if we hold cash, we will lose to inflation.  The Fed is always printing.Dividend PortfolioBought large positions in WMB and KMI several weeks ago, after news of Buffet buying into the sector.  These are boring, 'old man' utility stocks...but with some growth potential as their cashflows can fund expansion.Also bought a half position in Delfi - the USD is no longer rising and threatening EMs.  More of a growth stock, but still pays a (trailing) 4% dividend.  Could grow.  Could fall too.I am probably not yet earning enough in dividends to live off, but its getting close.Growth PortfolioThis is all in

I am using two strategies: 'dividend stocks' and 'market timing'.Am now 40% invested, all in dividend stocks/REITs/trusts, mostly SGX listed. The big ones are Netlink Trust and Manulife US REIT, with smaller positions in Frasers Centerpoint Trust and Mapletree Commercial Trust.I think the last month's rally is a bear market rally.  I am waiting for a correction to continue buying Frasers Centerpoint Trust and Mapletree Commercial, plus Brookfield Infrastructure Trust.  This will take me up to 60% invested.I'm willing to catch falling knives when buying dividend stocks.  Even though they will be affected by the recession (except Netlink), all the SGX-listed stocks above should survive without raising capital, unless revenue drops by more than half.  Once the economy reco