The S&P 500 has been the poster child for index investing. Its stellar performance was nothing short of ordinary. In this post, I will examine how the S&P 500 is constructed and why it has been outperforming most indices.
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Real Estate Investing Or REIT?
Should you invest in real estate or REITs? Although fundamentally they both invest in real estate, they are very different from each other. Let us examine a few key areas where they differ.
Syfe REIT+ VS REIT ETFs
How would Syfe REIT+ compare with the three Singapore REIT ETFs? The comparison is not apples-to-apples as the Syfe REIT+ is structured more like a unit trust. It does offer additional benefits of a roboadvisor on top of just being a fund.
OCBC 360 Revised Rates For July 2020
Given the low-interest-rate environment globally, it was surprising that OCBC 360 account increased its salary bonus in May 2020. It was too good to be true. Just recently, it backtracked on its May 2020 revision and will refresh the rates again in July 2020, aligning with expectations. It got worse. If you are not aware… Continue reading OCBC 360 Revised Rates For July 2020
Hidden Costs Of Real Estate Investing In Singapore
Property investing can be a lucrative investment. The property prices in Singapore has been steadily appreciating. However, non-regular property investors should also be aware of the not-so-obvious costs in real estate investing.
Drawing Personal Finance Lessons From The Responses To The Coronavirus Pandemic
What each country's success (or failures) can teach us about personal finance.
How Brokerages Make Money
With the recent race to zero commissions in US, have you ever wondered how brokerages make any money? Will zero commissions come to Singapore?
Choosing From The Three Singapore REIT ETFs
A detailed walkthrough on the selection process of choosing a REIT ETF from the three Singapore REIT ETF
April’s Rally – Best Month Since 1987
US stocks had the best month since 1987 amidst the economic devastation wrought by COVID-19. Could this be a sucker rally? Is it irrational? Or it could just be the nature of a very complex market.
Singaporean Variations of The Core 4 Portfolio
My Singapore variations on the Core 4 portfolios
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