Market Journal
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, young investors are increasingly presented with opportunities to invest and secure their financial future. However, many may be held back by the misconception that investing requires large sums of capital. In reality, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Thanks to innovations like fractional shares and thematic portfolios, the barriers…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
How I got into Selling Corporate Bonds When I first entered the stock broking industry, I had never given any serious thought to fixed income investments. My impression was that fixed income investments generally generated lower returns compared to equities and equity funds. However, approximately 15 years ago, a client asked me about corporate bonds…Read More
At a glance: Choosing the right trading platform and brokerage account can be a headache these days, given the array of services and service providers POEMS has two accounts to match your specific investment needs: Cash Plus and Cash Management Trade US shares at USD 1.88 flat with no platform fee and custody fee with…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
As the market anticipates a potential decrease in US interest rates, investors are becoming increasingly vigilant about the implications for both the stock market and the US dollar. Such a shift often leads to capital outflows from the US to higher-yielding markets, creating an opportunity for investors to diversify their portfolios and hedge against potential…Read More
This weekly update is designed to help you stay informed and relate economic and company earnings to potentially value-add your CFD (Contract For Difference) trading via hedging (risk reducing). This article should be used for educational purposes only and not as financial advice. We urge all traders to carry out your own due diligence before…Read More
Why Invest in the US? The United States, with a GDP of over US$27.3 trillion in 2023, remains the largest and most innovative economy in the world. Its strong consumer spending, advanced industries, and consistent growth make it a top destination for investors. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer a simple way to invest in US companies…Read More
In recent years, the rise of robo-advisors and low-cost DIY trading platforms, often offering attractive sign-up promotions such as free shares and referral perks, has made it easier than ever for investors to access a wide range of financial instruments. These include stocks, ETFs, unit trusts, options, forex, commodities, CFDs, and more, all just a…Read More
The Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate policies are a critical driver of US financial markets, with profound implications for stock valuations and sector performance. As the Fed signals a potential interest rate cut towards the end of the year in response to diminishing inflation rather than economic weakness, it is essential to understand how these…Read More

