Market Journal
As US Fed interest rates are predicted to rise 6 times this year, it’s best to start planning ahead and ensure you make the right investments decisions. Positive carry refers to the concept of investing borrowed funds and making a profit from the difference between monetary gains and the loan interest paid. These are some…Read More
I am sure by now many of us have encountered things which look simple to do but become difficult when you try to put them in action. One good example is, driving. Say you passed your Basic Theory Test and it makes you confident about your practical test. On the day of your practical test,…Read More
Here are some of the more popular US stocks – not ranked in any order – traded by POEMS customers in the month of April. Start trading on POEMS! Open a free account here! News headlines in March 2022 FOMC raises the federal funds rate target range by 0.25% 3 indices dropped Inflation hit a…Read More
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

