Market Journal
Zero commission trades may not exactly mean they’re free. What are some trading fees you should be aware of? Many financial models assume transaction fees to be a negligible expense as they affect the pricing of securities. However, we know there is no such thing as a free lunch. Trading fees (in one form or…Read More
“Trading” might seem difficult and not everyone perceives themselves as being “qualified” enough to be a trader or have sufficient knowledge to begin trading. Here, we break down the whats and hows of trading so you can gain a head start in your journey today! Day trading is the act of buying and selling a…Read More
Mother’s Day is celebrated across the world, in more than 50 countries, though not all on the same day. Countries that celebrate Mother’s Day on the second Sunday of May include Singapore, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Switzerland, Turkey and Belgium1. This year, let’s go beyond the regular celebrations and focus on the financial security aspect…Read More
What this Report is about: Discussion and exploration of Dividend Investing Pros, Cons of Dividend Investing The power of compounding What to consider in Dividend Investing? Singapore REITs example Covered call strategy and example Dividend Investing as an investment strategy Source: Intuit Mint [1] Dividend Investing is an investing strategy where the main focus of…Read More
Since late March 2022, China has been battling a wave of COVID-19 cases. On 10 April 2022, Shanghai reported its highest number of cases – with 914 patients showing symptoms and 25,173 asymptomatic1. China’s sudden surge of COVID-19 cases is only a small part of the problems the country is grappling with. The authorities are…Read More
The Russia-Ukraine war has significantly impacted the global economy in various ways. One major impact has been the close monitoring of crude oil prices by traders, be it West Texas Intermediate (WTI) or Brent Crude, as Russia is one of the world’s largest producers of oil. Russia has been significantly impacted by the imposed sanctions,…Read More
S-REITS are looking attractive in 2022 and investors are flocking to acquire a piece of the sector, not only for its stability and low risk but for its potential to produce dividends. Although 2021 saw strict COVID-19 lockdown measures and regulations, S-REITs averaged an annual 6% return – capturing the attention of investors in2022.1 Key…Read More
For the past few months, Phillip Market Journal has been pushing the ESG theme for investing. And the reason we do this is not only because we care about the health of our planet but also because it makes economic sense as well. The upcoming Earth Day1 on 22 April 2022 (Theme: Invest in our…Read More
What On Earth is World Earth Day? World Earth Day, which falls on April 22, 2022, seeks to educate and activate the public to drive positive action for our planet Earth [4]. This year, World Earth Day’s theme is investing in our planet [5]. And if you take a long term view of things, doing…Read More
Overemphasis on technical knowledge can lead to the downfall of a trader. However, important tools such as fundamental analysis, drawing support and resistance lines, and use of indicators as guidelines are essential to a trader’s success. So, what is it that makes the difference? Is it discipline? We have heard that emotions should not affect…Read More