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Should I invest in Blue Chip stocks?

This post was originally contributed by Tian Yong Quah. The term “blue chip” originated amongst gamblers, where it is used to refer to the gambling chip with the highest value. Today, this term is commonly used in the stock markets to describe companies that are, in some way, superior. I will thus be adopting a … Read more

Popular Investing Strategies: A Comparison

Updated in Dec 2021 There are many investment strategies being taught in the market. They each have their own pros and cons. Here are 3 common investment strategies that most stock market investors are familiar with: Value Investing Strategy The main aim of the value investing strategy is to identify stocks with a high intrinsic value … Read more

CPF Investment Scheme to Lower Expense Ratio Caps For Approved Unit Trusts and ILPs

CPF just announced that unit trusts and investment linked plans under CPF will now have stricter expense ratio caps. What Is Total Expense Ratio? All unit trusts generally have a total expense ratio (TER) which is the annual costs of operating a fund, expressed as a percentage of the fund’s average net asset value. The costs … Read more

How I Accumulated A Networth of $2M, And Why I Invest In Stocks – Interview with Kenneth Tan, Wealth Directions

Kenneth Tan is a training partner with Wealth Directions Pte Ltd, a company that helps public increase financial literacy. His educational background is in the area of Management Accounting & Finance and has 12 years of experience holding various financial positions in Brady Corp, a US listed company in Singapore. Kenneth is also an Associated … Read more

Beginner Investment Scheme POSB Invest-Saver

There are a few beginner investment schemes which allow investors with limited amount of capital to start investing. They are POSB Invest Saver, OCBC Blue Chip Investment Plan and Phillip Share Builder Plan. All of them allows investing from as low as $100 / month, however there are differences between each of them which we … Read more