The first step towards rebuilding my investment portfolio after a shocking S$540k loss in options trading is to max out my Singapore Saving Bonds (SSB) account to the cap of S$200k. In this article, I will explain the reasons for doing so and how I plan to buy SSB over the next 6 months. I … Continue reading First Step Towards Rebuilding My Portfolio: Target 200k SSB
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Sharing My S$739k Investing Portfolio (Capital Allocation Into Stocks, Bond, Options & Cash) (Updated on Feb 2025)
In this post, I wish to share my capital allocation for my investment and trading portfolio. It serves as a good record and reference for me as I review my portfolio again in future. Hopefully, the strategies and philosophies that I share on how I will manage this capital will benefit you as well. Summary … Continue reading Sharing My S$739k Investing Portfolio (Capital Allocation Into Stocks, Bond, Options & Cash) (Updated on Feb 2025)
Year 2024 In Review: Gains (S$91,784), Trades & Milestones
2024 has been a fruitful year as I made more than S91k (USD67.9k) from investing and options trading. The below is a summary table of the total profits for 2023 and 2024, which are also my 11th and 12th year of investing respectively. Total Profits (Options Trading) In terms of options trading, I made S$60.5k … Continue reading Year 2024 In Review: Gains (S$91,784), Trades & Milestones
After 2 Years Of Blogging, I Am Finally Going To Get Paid | How Much I Earn From Blogging Since Jan 2023?
For friends who are interested in exploring earning a sideline income through blogging, this article may be useful to you. My blog income for the past 2 years, starting from January 2023, ranged between USD1 to USD10 monthly. I wrote an average of 4 to 5 articles per month, spending around 30 mins to an … Continue reading After 2 Years Of Blogging, I Am Finally Going To Get Paid | How Much I Earn From Blogging Since Jan 2023?
My S$10,000 Bet On China | Why I Am Buying Into Chinese Stocks (ETF)
China’s government recently announced a series new economic measures aimed at boosting the property and stock market, and that has caused China-based stocks to surge last week. The central bank last week unveiled a swap program initially worth 500 billion yuan (USD71.3 billion) to fund stock purchases by brokers, funds and insurers. It will also … Continue reading My S$10,000 Bet On China | Why I Am Buying Into Chinese Stocks (ETF)
If Fed Cuts Rates By 50bps, Throw In The Kitchen Sink; If Cut Rates By 25bps, Sell Everything And Run!
A finance YouTuber whom I have religiously followed since 2021 has given her bold prediction about the possible market movement after FOMC meeting next week (18 Sept 24). She mentioned that if the Fed cut interest rate by 50 basis points (bps), the market will go into euphoria and rocket into a new All Time … Continue reading If Fed Cuts Rates By 50bps, Throw In The Kitchen Sink; If Cut Rates By 25bps, Sell Everything And Run!
The 5 Money Saving Methods That Helped Me Cut My Expenses By Hundreds Of Dollars Monthly
The cost of living can get pretty insane in developed cities like Singapore. Without a conscious effort to watch our spending, we may not enough one day as inflation and high interest rates cannot be covered by our slow rising salaries. Besides, if we do not learn how to save, our high salaries may not … Continue reading The 5 Money Saving Methods That Helped Me Cut My Expenses By Hundreds Of Dollars Monthly
How To Save More Money In Singapore? 8 Methods To Help You Save More Money For Retirement Or Investments
Saving money in Singapore can be challenging given our high cost of living, but it is not impossible. There are many ways to reduce your expenses and increase your income, without compromising your quality of life. Here are some tips to help you save money in Singapore:Method 1: Track your spending and budget wisely. You … Continue reading How To Save More Money In Singapore? 8 Methods To Help You Save More Money For Retirement Or Investments
A Sneak Into The Future Of AI Revolution | Meet Sophie The Humanoid Robot
The Straits Times Education Forum 2024 delved into the future, featuring an interview with Sophia, the AI-powered humanoid robot, and a thought-provoking discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and the necessity for its regulation. Sophia, who wowed the audience at the forum held at the Singapore Management University (SMU), exemplifies the intersection of … Continue reading A Sneak Into The Future Of AI Revolution | Meet Sophie The Humanoid Robot
Getting Liquidation Warning | Why I am Getting Liquidation Warning & What You Can Do If You Get Liquidation Warning
Recently I started getting a liquidation warning about my account not having enough funds and is at the risk of being liquidated. So, I called my brokerage (IBKR) to ask why I was getting these liquidation warnings despite having cash in the account. The agent told me that there were some positions that high on … Continue reading Getting Liquidation Warning | Why I am Getting Liquidation Warning & What You Can Do If You Get Liquidation Warning
Learning Investment With Jason Cai 