Tag Archives: Investments

Bank scrip dividends – Good or no good?

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Brennen

[Abstract – The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed many companies in an effort to conserve cash to maintain liquidity. Consequently, many companies, have introduced the scrip dividend scheme in hope to beef up company cash hoards to cushion this trying time. … Continue reading →

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Isn’t this similar to the 90s?

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Brennen

The spate of events that happened in the last six months reminded me of what we had experienced in the 90s. More than 20 years have zoomed passed us and how many of us remember those events that had taken … Continue reading →

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Five reasons why I do not want to convert my stocks to an investment property

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Brennen

A close friend of mine threw me a question – why don’t you divest all your stocks and buy a property instead. That was a few years ago, and the rental market was still relatively vibrant. That led to me … Continue reading →

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Share lending programme

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Brennen

While we leave our digital share scripts with the Central Depository (CDP), we can make our stocks work harder for us through the shares lending programme. However, if there is a lot of borrowing, perhaps it may indicate that the … Continue reading →

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Cash is not always the king

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Brennen

It is quite common to hear people mentioning that “Cash is king” especially during bad times such during a recession or a market crash. This is only half truth. Yes, during times of uncertainties, cash is king, but it is … Continue reading →

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Not all stock portfolios can be turned into cash easily

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Brennen

It was already quite some time back when a friend of mine showed me his Central Depository Statement (CDP) statement of his stock holdings. He hoped that I was able to provide some ideas how he could revamp his stock … Continue reading →

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Business model

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Brennen

When I first read about a business model to better understand why it was entangled in the bond feud with the note-holders, I felt quite loss. I read it again, but still I did not get a good picture of … Continue reading →

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Buy-and-hold strategy does not mean buy and don’t sell

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Brennen

For those who may not know, buy and hold strategy is a proven strategy and is used by long-term investors in hope to benefit from the capital appreciation of the component stocks in a portfolio. It is often associated with … Continue reading →

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The real cost of averaging down

Posted on August 28, 2016 by Brennen

“I do not like to lose”. Joseph Schooling who recently won an Olympic gold medal for Singapore mentioned this, possibly several times, during interviews. In fact, nobody likes to lose. Whether we are in school, at work, in games or … Continue reading →

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ST article – Over 4 out of 10 have not saved for retirement (1st May 2016)

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Brennen

I came across this article on the Sunday Times, 1st May yesterday. It was a poll made by insurer, Aviva entitled “Over 4 in 10 not saved for retirement”. One column that caught my attention was “Wish someone else sort … Continue reading →

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