Market Journal
What is a DLC? Daily Leverage Certificates (DLCs) were first introduced in Europe in 2012.In July 2017, SGX became the first in Asia to offer DLCs products for trading on its exchange. Issued by a third-party financial institution, DLCs are traded in the secondary market. They are exchange-traded financial derivative products which enable investors to…Read More
The following lists some of the more popular stocks – not in any order of ranking – traded by POEMS customers amidst with major stock announcements in the month of September. At a glance: After a long rally, the three major indices closed lower in September.. Market sell-offs were a result of poor job market…Read More
What this report is about: Understand what a Stock is Difference between Common and Preference Stocks Where and how to purchase Back in March 2020, the investing world got into a frenzy during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, retail and institution investors hurried to purchase shares on the cheap. As one without any prior…Read More
What this report is about: On this day that celebrates the lustrous yellow metal, we look at what makes gold so special as compared to other asset classes throughout history, even till today. Understanding the factors that really drive gold prices as the factors that correlate with gold prices may not be as intuitive as…Read More
Summary Unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus may have averted a global economic crisis, but it comes with its own set of issues in the form of potential runaway inflation. Inflation is explored in three parts and may not be as transitory as the US Federal Reserve would like us to believe. We explore negative yields…Read More
What this report is about: Understanding Evergrande’s business developments. Diving into earning financial result. Learning lesson from Evergrande In recent weeks, we have seen countless news headlines on Evergrande’s crisis. The share price has collapsed through this year from HKD$14.14 on 4 January 2021 to a year low of HKD$2.06 on 21 September 2021. Although…Read More
The following lists some of the more popular stocks – not in any order of ranking – traded by POEMS clients along with major stock announcements in the month of August. At a glance: After moving down sharply, all three major indices trended higher in the second half of the month, to record highs. US…Read More
What this report is about: EV makers face stiffening competition from traditional car makers. Valuations also seem stretched. Understand the five main segments of the EV ecosystem to gain exposure to each segment. Investors can also take positions on related industries that might benefit from or be hit by EV adoption. The world is pivoting…Read More
At a glance: China is facing immense political and economic pressures from many countries. US-listed Chinese companies face threats of delisting, a ban from doing business with American companies, or getting blacklisted from American investments. Chinese companies might think twice on listing on US Exchanges. China’s 14th Five-Year Plan focuses on self-strengthening, socio-economic development and…Read More
Despite its size and meteoric growth, the video-game industry still has room for development. It has been identified by many as one of the few winning sectors in this pandemic. For the past two years, business shutdowns and social distancing have limited people’s entertainment options, driving them to play video games at home. Game downloads…Read More

