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Best Webull Online Investment Brokerages in Singapore 2024 (moneysmart.sg)

MrBear12      ( Date: 16-Jun-2024 12:58) Posted: A comparison between brokers.  Webull Singapore Review (2024):  The Investing Platform To Recharge Your Wealth Journey? (singsaver.com.sg) MrBear12      ( Date: 16-Jun-2024 12:41) Posted: I am looking for a good broker.  Webull seems to offer some good deals. Webull Singapore (singsaver.com.sg)

 

A comparison between brokers. 

Webull Singapore Review (2024):  The Investing Platform To Recharge Your Wealth Journey? (singsaver.com.sg)

MrBear12      ( Date: 16-Jun-2024 12:41) Posted: I am looking for a good broker.  Webull seems to offer some good deals. Webull Singapore (singsaver.com.sg)

 

I am looking for a good broker. 

Webull seems to offer some good deals.

Webull Singapore (singsaver.com.sg)

 

End of day portfolio value SGD 816,709
Start of day portfolio value SGD 823.437
Percentage change -0.82
Compare with STI 3,324 to 3,297 points (-0.81%)
Tracks STI with about 1% variance

MrBear12      ( Date: 14-Jun-2024 07:32) Posted: Testing out a model portfolio with the following stocks Stock (Qty.) DBS (5,293) OCBC (6,346) ST Eng (15,000) City Dev (4,800) Seatrium (11,451) Keppel Ltd (12,000) Singtel (28,000) JMH (160) SGX (1,000) CICT (12,000) Suntec Reits (17,000) K-Reit (5,324) Paragon Reit (3,564) Aims Amp Reit (21,000) CDL H Trust (763) First Reits (64,000) SBS Transit (8,400) Keppel Infrastructure Trust (54,191) Hong Leong Finance (2,000) Global Investment Ltd (383,871) Straco Corp (56,200) MoneyMax Financial (2,500) STI ETF (15,660) City Dev NCPS 3.9% (400) Current Market Value = SGD 823,437

 

Testing out a model portfolio with the following stocks
Stock (Qty.)
DBS (5,293)
OCBC (6,346)
ST Eng (15,000)
City Dev (4,800)
Seatrium (11,451)
Keppel Ltd (12,000)
Singtel (28,000)
JMH (160)
SGX (1,000)
CICT (12,000)
Suntec Reits (17,000)
K-Reit (5,324)
Paragon Reit (3,564)
Aims Amp Reit (21,000)
CDL H Trust (763)
First Reits (64,000)
SBS Transit (8,400)
Keppel Infrastructure Trust (54,191)
Hong Leong Finance (2,000)
Global Investment Ltd (383,871)
Straco Corp (56,200)
MoneyMax Financial (2,500)
STI ETF (15,660)
City Dev NCPS 3.9% (400)

Current Market Value = SGD 823,437

 

Economists keep 2.4% forecast for Singapore&rsquo s growth, but expect less from manufacturing, survey finds (businesstimes.com.sg)

 

US May Consumer Prices Rise 3.3% Y/Y Est. 3.4%
Ranjeetha Pakiam

 

• The US Consumer Price Index is forecast to rise 3.4% YoY in May, at the same pace as in April.
• Annual core CPI inflation is expected to inch lower from 3.6% in April to 3.5% in May.
• The inflation data could impact the US Dollar value and the September rate cut expectations.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish the highly anticipated Consumer  Price Index  (CPI) inflation data from the United States (US) for May on Wednesday at 12:30 GMT.

The US Dollar braces for intense volatility, as any surprises from the US inflation report could significantly impact the market&rsquo s pricing of the Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate cut expectations in September.

 

 

The big money is not in the buying and selling, but in the waiting.? ? Charlie Munger

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theregister.com/AMP/2024/06/03/nyse_technical_error/ Today's trading volatility caused by error.

MrBear12      ( Date: 03-Jun-2024 07:13) Posted: A nice article. Happy reading! Dow trails Nasdaq by most in a year. What it means for the stock market. (msn.com) MrBear12      ( Date: 01-Jun-2024 09:13) Posted: The Dow closed out the last day in May mixed. Despite last minute buying, the nasdaq still remained in the red for the day, but had been hitting record highs this May. Market looks neutral with sustained selling towards the end of the month matched by last minute buying to close off May positive. Debunks the sell away in May theory. Come June, we expect some bargain hunting and close watch on inflation figures.  Have a good week-end with family and, teachers and students, enjoy your school holidays

 

A nice article. Happy reading!

Dow trails Nasdaq by most in a year. What it means for the stock market. (msn.com)

MrBear12      ( Date: 01-Jun-2024 09:13) Posted: The Dow closed out the last day in May mixed. Despite last minute buying, the nasdaq still remained in the red for the day, but had been hitting record highs this May. Market looks neutral with sustained selling towards the end of the month matched by last minute buying to close off May positive. Debunks the sell away in May theory. Come June, we expect some bargain hunting and close watch on inflation figures.  Have a good week-end with family and, teachers and students, enjoy your school holidays! MrBear12      ( Date: 22-May-2024 08:57) Posted: FEAR & GREED INDEX FAQS What is the CNN Business Fear & Greed Index? The Fear & Greed Index is a way to gauge stock market movements and whether stocks are fairly priced. The theory is based on the logic that excessive fear tends to drive down share prices, and too much greed tends to have the opposite effect. How is Fear & Greed Calculated? The Fear & Greed Index is a compilation of seven different indicators that measure some aspect of stock market behavior. They are market momentum, stock price strength, stock price breadth, put and call options, junk bond demand, market volatility, and safe haven demand. The index tracks how much these individual indicators deviate from their averages compared to how much they normally diverge. The index gives each indicator equal weighting in calculating a score from 0 to 100, with 100 representing maximum greediness and 0 signaling maximum fear. How often is the Fear & Greed Index calculated? Every component and the Index are calculated as soon as new data becomes available. How to use Fear & Greed Index? The Fear & Greed Index is used to gauge the mood of the market. Many investors are emotional and reactionary, and fear and greed sentiment indicators can alert investors to their own emotions and biases that can influence their decisions. When combined with fundamentals and other analytical tools, the Index can be a helpful way to assess market sentiment.

 

I also wanted to provide an update on gold, a time-tested asset that can help stabilise your portfolio during volatile times.

While gold' s performance this year has been modest so far, it has shown impressive resilience. Its price has remained relatively steady, only briefly dipping in February.

This highlights gold' s unique ability to mitigate risk, especially when stock markets decline. The chart below shows how gold prices held steady even as real interest rates spiked since June. Real rates refer to interest rates after adjusting for inflation. When real rates rise quickly, it often signals economic uncertainty but gold prices stayed calm.

Several factors continue to support gold prices:

• Central banks are buying more gold to diversify away from the U.S. dollar. This long-term demand should keep prices up.
• Global tensions create uncertainty. During such times, gold acts as a " safe haven" asset that retains its value. Tensions can also disrupt supply chains and stoke inflation. Gold hedges against these risks.
• Strong ongoing demand from major markets like China and India. This lasting demand bolsters gold' s long-term outlook.

In summary, gold' s historically low to negative correlation to stocks and bonds makes it an excellent portfolio diversifier. It can mitigate overall risk, especially during downturns or crises.

Rather than own physical gold, we can invest in Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) or Gold Equity Unit Trust (UT) Funds that offer leverage to gold spot price.

 

The Dow closed out the last day in May mixed.
Despite last minute buying, the nasdaq still remained in the red for the day, but had been hitting record highs this May.
Market looks neutral with sustained selling towards the end of the month matched by last minute buying to close off May positive.
Debunks the sell away in May theory.

Come June, we expect some bargain hunting and close watch on inflation figures. 
Have a good week-end with family and, teachers and students, enjoy your school holidays!

MrBear12      ( Date: 22-May-2024 08:57) Posted: FEAR & GREED INDEX FAQS What is the CNN Business Fear & Greed Index? The Fear & Greed Index is a way to gauge stock market movements and whether stocks are fairly priced. The theory is based on the logic that excessive fear tends to drive down share prices, and too much greed tends to have the opposite effect. How is Fear & Greed Calculated? The Fear & Greed Index is a compilation of seven different indicators that measure some aspect of stock market behavior. They are market momentum, stock price strength, stock price breadth, put and call options, junk bond demand, market volatility, and safe haven demand. The index tracks how much these individual indicators deviate from their averages compared to how much they normally diverge. The index gives each indicator equal weighting in calculating a score from 0 to 100, with 100 representing maximum greediness and 0 signaling maximum fear. How often is the Fear & Greed Index calculated? Every component and the Index are calculated as soon as new data becomes available. How to use Fear & Greed Index? The Fear & Greed Index is used to gauge the mood of the market. Many investors are emotional and reactionary, and fear and greed sentiment indicators can alert investors to their own emotions and biases that can influence their decisions. When combined with fundamentals and other analytical tools, the Index can be a helpful way to assess market sentiment.

 

What is the CNN Business Fear & Greed Index?

The Fear & Greed Index is a way to gauge stock market movements and whether stocks are fairly priced. The theory is based on the logic that excessive fear tends to drive down share prices, and too much greed tends to have the opposite effect.

How is Fear & Greed Calculated?

The Fear & Greed Index is a compilation of seven different indicators that measure some aspect of stock market behavior. They are market momentum, stock price strength, stock price breadth, put and call options, junk bond demand, market volatility, and safe haven demand. The index tracks how much these individual indicators deviate from their averages compared to how much they normally diverge. The index gives each indicator equal weighting in calculating a score from 0 to 100, with 100 representing maximum greediness and 0 signaling maximum fear.

How often is the Fear & Greed Index calculated?

Every component and the Index are calculated as soon as new data becomes available.

How to use Fear & Greed Index?

The Fear & Greed Index is used to gauge the mood of the market. Many investors are emotional and reactionary, and fear and greed sentiment indicators can alert investors to their own emotions and biases that can influence their decisions. When combined with fundamentals and other analytical tools, the Index can be a helpful way to assess market sentiment.

 

Was it WB who said sell when others are greedy?

This is a greedy market. Do we sell then??

Or do we share and join in the greed??

No one likes to see others make money while we stand on the sidelines. No one wants to let the other make while we watch.

You already know the answers.

 

This article on Share Junctio is well worth a read. On Warren Buffett and his investment company Berkshire.

https://www.sharejunction.com/sharejunction/insightArticle.htm?id=0& s=2

 

To all Share Forumers here:


My mum always asked me, " Why you buy this harr?"

This still rings in my mind every time I buy a stock.

Why do I buy this company? Why??

Blessed are all who still have their mothers.

 

May is almost half way through and most companies on SGX have announced their 1Q updates. It has been a largely bullish month as interest rate cuts expectations have revived again.

Next week, we will see a new prime minister take over in Singapore. That is very exciting.

We are hopeful and bullish at the moment. Let this bull run continue into the next lap.

For Singapore,

and all mothers.

God bless Singapore

 

https://www.sharejunction.com/sharejunction/rssEconomyNews.htm?id=0

Share junction has some articles from experts on US markets. A good read for investors. Well done Share Junction!