This is an update to my Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) portfolio. My final application of S$15,000 for July 25 SSB was granted, and I now own a total of S$150,000 worth of SSB. This sum of money will act as my emergency fund while generating monthly passive income for me over the next 10 years, … Continue reading SSB Update (150k/200k Completed)
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Trading Review June 25 (+USD2,436 Profits) -> Options (+USD1,489) & Shares (+USD947.19)
Sharing my winning (& losing) trades for June 2025. Options Trading Buying CALL & LEAPS CALL Options (Total Profits: USD1,4917) Selling Cash Secured PUT (Total Profits: USD236) Shares Trading (Total Profits: USD947.19) Trade details can be found on my Patreon page (for free), as I update my trades on the same day they are executed. … Continue reading Trading Review June 25 (+USD2,436 Profits) -> Options (+USD1,489) & Shares (+USD947.19)
SSB Update (135k/200k Completed) + Changes To SSB Master Plan | Target S$500 Monthly Passive Income
My plan to max out the Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) limit of S$200k revolves around a couple of reasons; firstly is to have the cash reserves that I can tap on for contingency purpose and secondly, to have a very safe asset class for investment that can give me monthly passive income (target $500) using … Continue reading SSB Update (135k/200k Completed) + Changes To SSB Master Plan | Target S$500 Monthly Passive Income
Trading Review May 25 (+USD2,059 Profits) -> Options (+USD1,410) & Shares (+USD649.22)
The trading returns from May 2025 has been pretty decent at slightly over USD2k. I have also reallocated some capital from my SSB funds into a brand new investment and trading portfolio and I have shared the reasons in this below article. Revealing My New USD45k Portfolio (Investing + Trading) In this article, I want to … Continue reading Trading Review May 25 (+USD2,059 Profits) -> Options (+USD1,410) & Shares (+USD649.22)
My Failed Odte Trades (100% Loss)
I tried the 0dte (O day To Expiration) options trading recently and it failed miserably. Both trades expired worthless and resulted in 100% loss. I want to share more about this experience for the benefit of anyone who is thinking of using this method. What is 0dte Options trading? 0dte options trading refers to trading … Continue reading My Failed Odte Trades (100% Loss)
Trading Review April 25 (+USD806 Profits) -> Options (+USD432) & Shares (+USD374)
After the catastrophe that happened in Feb 25 where my entire stock and options portfolio was liquidated, I started picking up options trading again with a low capital in April 25. I also traded some shares this month. In this post, I will share how I came to a total profit of USD806 through options … Continue reading Trading Review April 25 (+USD806 Profits) -> Options (+USD432) & Shares (+USD374)
How To Plan For Retirement In Singapore | Setting Retirement Goals, Key Considerations, Financial Planning, Retirement Mistakes and Many Useful Tips
I chanced upon this very informative video on retirement planning, which is an interview conducted by a popular financial YouTuber, Kevin Learns Investing, and the CEO of Havand, Eddy Cheong, whose company helps clients with retirement planning, through personalized insurance solutions and advice, including guidance on maximizing CPF funds for retirement income. The 37-minute video … Continue reading How To Plan For Retirement In Singapore | Setting Retirement Goals, Key Considerations, Financial Planning, Retirement Mistakes and Many Useful Tips
[Update] USD 2K Options Trading Challenge -> USD2.532K
After the recent successful trades on Robinhood and Rocketlab, my UDS2K trading account grew by 26.6% to USD2.532K. It is a small step towards a long journey of recovering back what I have lost in options trading. Trading details can be found on my Patreon page: [10 April 25] +USD523 Profits In 3 Days I … Continue reading [Update] USD 2K Options Trading Challenge -> USD2.532K
[New] USD 2K Options Trading Challenge
I wanted to try this challenge to prove that one does not need a huge capital outlay to trade options. Also, I can afford the loss by keeping the capital to a small amount, even if it is a 100% loss. I started this challenge and bought 2 LEAPS CALL options using this account. Details … Continue reading [New] USD 2K Options Trading Challenge
SSB Update (115k/200k Completed) | Target S$500 Monthly Passive Income
As part of my portfolio rebuilding plan, I intend to max out my Singapore Savings Bond (SSB) investment to S$200k, so here is an update on the progress of reaching this goal. I applied S$35k of SSB in March 25 for April25 SSB and the full amount was assigned. Thus, I have S$115k of SSB … Continue reading SSB Update (115k/200k Completed) | Target S$500 Monthly Passive Income