Market Journal
Struggling to balance your income between expenses, savings, and investments? Without a plan, it’s easy to overspend on extravagant lifestyle choices and neglect long-term financial security. A well-structured and thought-out budget helps you meet all your needs, wants, savings, and debt repayment objectives. On the other hand, poor budgeting can deplete your savings and lead…Read More
SMART Portfolio Explained: Why It’s a Game-Changer for Young Investors
Published on April 15th, 2025Investing has undergone a transformational shift in recent years. Through the use of technology, we have the option to use robo advisors instead of traditional financial advisors Among these advancements, SMART portfolios have gained significant attention—especially among young investors, who now make up an impressive 40% of market participants. Technology has considerably simplified and made…Read More
Since the start of 2025, President Donald Trump has been announcing and hinting at implementingtariffs on countries such as Canada, China, the European Union, Mexico and more. With every newtariff announcement, the world heads towards a potential trade war. So far, the Trumpadministration has changed tariff rates, paused implementations and even refused negotiation,sending global markets…Read More
Introduction In Q1 2025, Japan’s market navigated rising inflation, evolving monetary policies, and significant corporate developments. Core inflation surged to multi-month highs, prompting the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise interest rates while maintaining caution amid global uncertainties. Key corporate narratives, such as the halted merger discussions between major automakers and SoftBank’s US$6.5 billion acquisition…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
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
The Hang Seng (HSI) and China (CSI300) index posted gains of 17.67% and 14.68% respectively in 2024, making them top performers year to date in 2025. With further rallies of 25.48% (HSI) and 4.84% (CSI300) at the time of writing, the key question for investors is whether it is time to take profit or double…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
Global investing has never been easier. With financial markets becoming increasingly interconnected, investors are looking beyond their home markets to diversify and capitalise on global opportunities. However, traditional cross-border investing often involves navigating complex brokerage accounts, foreign exchange risks, and additional transaction fees. SDRs offer investors access to foreign-listed stocks while keeping transactions in SGD,…Read More
Global share investing has long been an attractive opportunity for investors seeking to diversify their portfolios. However, the traditional approach to investing in foreign-listed stocks comes with challenges, such as opening a foreign brokerage account, managing currency conversion, and navigating different market trading hours. To address these challenges, Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) was launched by…Read More