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

1. SPH Reit  --  29th Mar 2021 2. SPH  --  30th Mar 20213. Kep Infra Trust  --  19th Apr 2021  (Business Update)4. Kep Pac Oak US Reit  --  19th Apr 2021  (Business Update)5. Kep DC Reit  --  20th Apr 2021  (Business Update)6. Kep Reit  --  21st Apr 2021  (Business Update)7. Mapletreelog Trust  --  21st Apr 20218. Kep Corp  --  22nd Apr 2021  (Business Update)9. MNACT  --  22nd Apr 2021  10. Frasers Cpt Trust  --  23rd Apr 202111. Parkway Life  --  23rd Apr 202112. Ascendas Reit  --  23rd Apr 2021  (Business Update)13. CICT  --  26th Apr 2021  (Business Update)14. Starhill Global  --  26th Apr 2021 

The STI lost 18 points or 0.5% at 3,200.26 in a week of two halves; The first half was marked by selling after virus resurgence worries; The second half saw a rebound as Wall St rose to record highs; US market’s record came despite disappointing jobs report; In local news, SPH’s restructuring plan stole the headlines; UOB’s results were better than expected; Tighter curbs – who benefits and who doesn’t? Virus worries vs Wall St’s strength mean first a fall, then a rebound The sudden increase in COVID-19 cases around the world last week brought pressure to bear on the local stock market in the first few days. However, Wall Street’s all-time highs on Thursday and Friday – the latter coming despite a hugely disappointing jobs report – helped restore some confidence and p

  Over the past 3 weeks, we have seen some weakness coming back to the tourism and travel related sectors. 🛬🛬   This is due to the 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 that is happening around the world.😷   We have seen counters like SIA and SATS breaking some of the key support levels and thus heading lower.   So now that they have already retraced lower by more than 10% from 3 weeks back,   𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧?     Joey here, Top Tier Remisier in Phillip Securities.   Join m

One of the reasons for investing is so that we can enjoy regular income from our investments. While we can invest in high dividend-paying stocks and bonds to earn regular dividend income or coupon payments, it also makes sense to consider investing in dividend-paying ETFs. When we invest in dividend-paying ETFs, we enjoy diversification as our investment is made into a variety of stocks (or bonds), as opposed to having exposure to just a single company. Of course, this doesn’t mean that our investment portfolio is fully protected. Similar to stocks and bonds, the value of ETFs can also go up or down depending on the components that make up the ETF. Unlike investing in growth or value investing, the idea behind dividend investing is to generate a consistent stream of income from our inve

The STI gained 53 points or 1.7% at 3,218.27 during the month; The main reason was rising optimism of an economic recovery; and an accommodative US Fed; A firm Wall St provided the main support but concerns have arisen over large resurgence of virus cases in some countries; MAS said Singapore’s economy could grow 6% this year; MOM said job market is improving; DBS reported a record S$2.01b in 1Q profit; SGX issued consultation paper on SPACs; SPH to conduct strategic review Economic recovery hopes continue to provide support Stock prices in April continued to rise on the back of more signs of a slow and steady recovery in the global economy. On the upside was a firm Wall Street, where encouraging economic data helped the market to hit several new all-time highs during the month, whil

Investment Portfolio1. Received Genting SP dividend of 1 cents/share2. Received "SIA MCBz300608" dividend of 3.299 cents/share3. Received Frasers Cpt Trust dividend of 5.864 cents/unit4. Received Kep Corp dividend of 7 cents/shareStockHolding Price*Market PriceUnrealized Profit/LossDividend ReturnNon-StrategicCapitaMall Trust$1.155$2.15+83.78%+103.55%Genting SP$0.5314$0.865+62.19%+38.58%KepCorp$7.4156$5.42-27.27%+50.04%SIA-SATS$5.8764$4.4718 #24.21%+27.29%SIA MCBz300608$1.00$1.035 #+3.55%+3.14%SingPost$1.0093$0.77-24.28%+53.92%MapletreeInd Trust$0.8143$2.83+246.09%+98.92%Kep DC Reit$0.9946$2.69+169.80%+37.50%Frasers Cpt Trust$1.6908$2.43+42.77%+24.65%STI ETF$2.3423$3.235+31.20%+3.66%Unrealized+32.79%+43.59%StrategicLendlease Reit--$0.81581.50 cents/share10.448 centsCost$0/shareUnrealized+1

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

3 Powerful Risk-Management Strategies Using Technical Analysis Facebook0Pinterest0TwitterLinkedinReddit0 Published On: 9 Mar 2021 | 12:00 PM Lee Yong Shern, CFD Dealer Yong Shern is a passionate Contract for Differences (CFD) dealer who has always aspired to discover trading opportunities using a blend of different research methodologies. Prior to joining PhillipCapital, he was an intraday equity trader in one of the top brokerage firms in Malaysia. He graduated with First Class Honours in Business Administration with a major in Banking and Finance from the University of Malaya. Yong Shern is experienced in both trading and research in various financial products. These products include equities, indices, commodities, forex trading. He has success

Investment Portfolio1. no activityStockHolding Price*Market PriceUnrealized Profit/LossDividend ReturnNon-StrategicCapitaMall Trust$1.155$2.17+85.50%+103.55%Genting SP$0.5314$0.92+72.53%+36.69%KepCorp$7.4156$5.32-28.62%+49.10%SIA-SATS$5.8764$4.8441 #17.87%+27.29%SIA MCBz300608$1.00$1.02 #+2.03%+1.46%SingPost$1.0093$0.70-31.22%+53.92%MapletreeInd Trust$0.8143$2.74+235.04%+98.92%Kep DC Reit$0.9946$2.70+170.80%+37.50%Frasers Cpt Trust$1.6908$2.46+44.54%+21.18%STI ETF$2.3423$3.18+28.89%+3.66%Unrealized+34.21%+42.86%StrategicLendlease Reit--$0.80580.50 cents/share10.448 centsCost$0/shareUnrealized+181%(% of Non-Strategic cost)SummaryTotal Unrealized**+19.34%--Total Realized (Strategic)**+639.12%+27.34% (% Non-Strategic cost)+54.89%85.256 cents/unitTotal Realized (Portfolio)**+22.31%+66.78%Cash-

US Treasuries rose on Fed chief’s comments, sparked selloff in stocks; Markets stayed firm after a wobble, strong US jobs report helped Wall St recover; STI regained the 3,000 level when it added 64 pts or 2.7% at 3,013.85; Singapore’s Feb market cap rose 0.6% to S$843b; Oceanus saw heavy trading as it crashed, drew SGX query; Aviation stocks surged, some analysts expressed scepticism; China set 6% annual growth target Rising US Treasury yields sparked selloff but markets quickly stabilised The benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield climbed back above 1.5% last week after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated that there is “long way” to go before the central bank meets its goals but didn’t signal any imminent plans to address the recent rise in yields. Wall Street u

Over the past 2 weeks, we have seen funds shifting away from the Tech sector and 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 like SIA and SATS.. 🛫🛫 😉   Both of these companies were hit badly due to the pandemic last year and sold off by more than 40% till we found a bottom somewhere in October last year.😷   THEN the reversal happened fast when there were talks about a 𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐄 in early Nov last year.. 💉💉   But profit taking came back and both retraced lower.     𝐒𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲

Less than a year ago, after a screening process, I highlight 4 companieshttps://sillyinvestor.blogspot.com/2020/05/company-prospecting-process-maxi-cash.htmlOf the 4 companies, Maxi-cash, Muti-chem, Hotung, and Overseas Family education,I only invested in Hotung. Maxi-cash and Muti-Chem gives capital gain of 50% and 70% had in invested in them, and Hotung, just 15%, excluding dividends. What went wrong? I think I have current yield bias, and aversion to company with high loan to equity ratio. Could I have done better? I am not sure. I guess missing out on gains is better than holding on to losses.I predicted improving dividends for 3 counters in blogpost herehttps://sillyinvestor.blogspot.com/2020/12/merry-chiristmas-here-are-3-companies.htmlOf the three, YZJ kept is earnings int

Investment Portfolio1. Recevied Kep DC Reit dividend of 4.795 cents/unit2. Received CapitaR China Trust dividend of 0.58 cents/unit3. Received MapletreeInd Trust dividend of 3.28 cents/unit4. Received STI ETF dividend of 2.8 cents/unit5. Strategically swap CapitaR China Trust to Lendlease Reit, increasing holding by 42.86% at $0.  Dividend for CapitaR China Trust (6.35 cents) accounted into those of Lendlease.6. Received Lendlease Reit dividend of 2.34 cents/unitStockHolding Price*Market PriceUnrealized Profit/LossDividend ReturnNon-StrategicCapitaMall Trust$1.155$2.10+79.48%+103.55%Genting SP$0.5314$0.855+60.31%+36.69%KepCorp$7.4156$5.08-31.86%+49.10%SIA-SATS$5.8764$4.6388 #-21.37%+27.29%SIA MCBz300608$1.00$0.97 #-3.05%+1.46%SingPost$1.0093$0.695-31.71%+53.92%MapletreeInd Trust$0.814

1. SPH Reit  --  13th Jan 2021  (Business Update)2. First Reit  --  14th Jan 20213. CICT  --  21st Jan 20214. Frasers Cpt Trust  --  21st Jan 2021  (Business Update)5. SGX  --  22nd Jan 20216. Kep Reit  --  25th Jan 20217. Mapletreelog Trust  --  25th Jan 20218. Parkway Life Reit  --  25th Jan 20219. Kep DC Reit  --  26th Jan 202110. Suntec Reit  --  26th Jan 202111. Kep Pac Oak US Reit  --  27th Jan 202112. Kep Infra Trust  --  27th Jan 202113. Ascott Reit  --  27th Jan 202114. MapletreeCom Trust  --  27th Jan 2021  (Business Update)15. Kep Corp  --  28th Jan 202116. Starhill Global Reit  --  28th Jan 202117. MNACT&n

This article on the short squeeze phenomenon first appeared on New Academy of Finance: “Most Shorted Stocks: A smarter way to play the Short Squeeze game [Update Jan 2021]”. It 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.   Investor Education Series: Short Squeeze [Update Jan 2021] This is an updated post with the original post first written in November 2020, where I highlighted to NAOF readers some of the most shorted stocks in the universe and how to possibly profit from a powerful phenomenon known as a short squeeze. The list of short squeeze stocks has also been updated as of Jan 2021. Some stocks such as Wynn Resorts (WYNN) spiked 28% in a single day, Live Nation, which own

Investment Portfolio1. Received CapitaMall Trust dividend of 1.74 cents/unitStockHolding Price*Market PriceUnrealized Profit/LossDividend ReturnNon-StrategicCapitaMall Trust$1.155$2.14+82.92%+103.55%Genting SP$0.5314$0.855+60.31%+36.69%KepCorp$7.4156$5.01-32.80%+49.10%SIA-SATS$5.8764$3.9571 #-32.96%+27.29%SIA MCBz300608$1.00$0.98 #-2.04%+1.46%SingPost$1.0093$0.69-32.21%+53.92%MapletreeInd Trust$0.8143$2.87+251.00%+94.90%Kep DC Reit$0.9946$2.98+198.91%+32.68%Frasers Cpt Trust$1.6908$2.59+52.23%+21.18%STI ETF$2.3423$2.94+18.81%+2.48%Unrealized+32.54%+42.11%StrategicCapitaR China Trust--$1.38138.0 cents/share5.77  centsLendlease Reit--$0.7777.00 cents/share1.758 centsCost$0/shareUnrealized+1.77%(% of Non-Strategic cost)SummaryTotal Unrealized**+18.42%--Total Realized (Strategic)**+639.12

Global stock markets are recovering steadily with availability of vaccines for COVID-19 which may end the crisis in 12 months. At the same time, new US President, Joe Biden, may print more money with QE, an easy way for stock market to surge. Smart investors would grab on this rare opportunity to Buy Low for a portfolio of giant stocks with high potential to recover.In this Dr Tee 1.5-hr video education (7 Stocks Recover in COVID-19 Crisis), you will learn Market Outlook 2021 for Singapore and Malaysia with 7 crisis stocks recovering in 7 sectors during pandemic, having high upside potential:1) Keppel Corp (SGX: BN4) – Oil & Gas Crisis Stock2) SATS Limited (SGX: S58) – Airlines Crisis Stock3) Raffles Medical Group (SGX: BSL) – Healthcare Crisis Stock4) Capital

FTSE STI ended 2020 at 2,843.81 compared with 3,222.83 a year ago, representing a drop of 379.02 points or 11.76%.  This is the year known as Covid-19 which even worse than 2003 SARS despite the fatality rate being lower.  Covid-19 first struck the world in January but technically should be December 2019 when it was first reported in China.  However, then not much people took it seriously.  That is why the coronavirus is officially named as Covid-19.  For the whole of 2020, the world is "conquered" by Covid-19.  After battling for almost half the year, it looked like stabilized and under-control but it came back "strongly" with mutation in December 2020.  While vaccination finally available but can these vaccinations be the answered to the mutated strain

Performance of Straits Times Index (STI) Constituents in 2020 The Straits Times Index (STI) ended 379.02 points or 11.8% lower at 2843.81 in 2020.(compared to 3222.83 on 31-Dec-2019)Top Performers in 2020: Keppel DC REIT, Venture Corp, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Wilmar International & Mapletree Industrial Trust. Least Performers in 2020: Singapore Airlines, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, SingTel, ComfortDelGro. Most Volatile: Keppel DC REIT, Singapore Airlines, Sembcorp Industries. The STI's 30 constituent stocks are: ASCENDAS REIT (A17U.SI); CAPITALAND (C31.SI); VENTURE CORPORATION (V03.SI); CITY DEVELOPMENTS (C09.SI); SINGAPORE EXCHANGE LIMITED (S68.SI); UOB (U11.SI); SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES (U96.SI); DBS GROUP (D05.SI); SINGTEL (Z74.SI); GENTING SINGAPORE (G13.SI); THAI BEVERAGE (Y92.SI);