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Start trading on POEMS! Open a free account here! At a glance: Interest rate hike of 0.75% Inflation reached a 40-year high Market turned bear The three US major indices – Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite entered bear territory. Major US Indices performance in the month of June 2022 NASDAQ DOW JONES S&P…Read More
Summary A black swan is an extremely rare event with severe consequences. It cannot be predicted, though many claim it should be anticipated1. A grey swan is a term used to describe a potentially significant event which may be predicted beforehand with a small probability of occurrence2. Here, we explore four potential black swan events…Read More
Following the long-drawn COVID-19 pandemic, and the emergence of recent geopolitical crises, the stock market seems to be heading towards an unfavourable future. It can be unnerving to investors to see their holdings dip and stay low in a volatile market. However, investors can choose to embrace the cheaper stocks (which is also known as…Read More
Stocks, bonds, or both? When it comes to deciding what to invest, you may find yourself in a dilemma. There is no definitive answer to this question, as the two asset classes have diverse characteristics that address different needs. But what if you are able to invest in a financial product that combines the advantages…Read More
The world of investing is continuously innovating. Countless strategies, models, systems have left their marks in the investment world. ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing is now well on track to becoming mainstream. The ESG factor will help reshape the global economy as stakeholders have become increasingly aware that ESG decisions can help in creating…Read More
It is common knowledge that trend trading is your friend. This means that you should conduct your trades in the direction of the trend. Trading in the direction of the trend allows you to have a higher probability of profiting from the market. In this article, you will learn the 3 methods you can use…Read More
In this article, we will share tips you can use to identify or set potential exit points for trades. In the previous episode, we covered entry strategies, and for every entry, there has to be an exit. Traders will also need to set exit positions or strategies to reduce risks while maximising potential rewards. Determining…Read More
Corporate bonds are a dominant source of funding for companies around the world. Companies sell bonds to raise a sum of money, and investors buy them. The amount stands as a loan and bondholders act as creditors to these companies, lending to them in exchange for regular streams of coupon or interest payments, and ultimately…Read More
Background PropertyGuru, founded in 2007, is Southeast Asia’s leading property technology company. It revolutionised the real estate market in Singapore by taking property search online (since the platform was launched), enabling transparency and convenience for property seekers. Traditional classified property ads are now a thing of the past as PropertyGuru has emerged as the preferred…Read More
Pre-market trading is part of extended-hours trading, where investors conduct trading activity outside the market’s official opening hours primarily conducted over private Electronic Communication Networks (ECNs) which facilitates the trades as only private systems can operate during extended trading hours. Key Takeaways: Pre-market trading hours in the US are 4.00am to 9.30am Eastern Time (ET)….Read More

