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So, you’ve decided to start trading SGX shares?
Once more, you’ve run through the list of things that Moneysense says you should know, if you are considering investing your money into the stock market: You know enough, and you’ve experienced enough to know how to appreciate the risks and the benefits of investing in the Singapore
What made you want to start investing in Singapore’s stock market?
Why invest in stocks? And why in the Singapore Exchange (SGX)? The answers to these simple questions may be taken for granted easily enough by seasoned investors. But to those who have yet to commit their hard-earned dollars to a carefully considered investment, those answers spell the difference between investing
Hot Investment Profile: Great Eastern Holdings, Ltd
SGX Stock Code: G07 / Stock price: SGD22.25 The oldest life insurance company in Singapore and Malaysia, Great Eastern Holdings Limited was one of last week’s gainers on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Founded in 1908, Singapore-based Great Eastern has been one of Asia’s leading insurance providers for more
Sophisticated Investor Profile: Goh Yew Lin
Snapshot SGD10.8 million worth of shares Average SGD1.33 Placement Goh Yew Lin wears many hats on top of being a sophisticated investor. After joining the GK Goh Group in 1984, Mr Goh went on to become Executive Director of GK Goh Holdings in 1990. He spent 25 years
Constant Change for the Better: The Story of the Singapore Exchange
Former Singaporean Finance Minister, Hon Sui Sen, had a vision back in 1973 — that the Stock Exchange of Singapore would become one of the leading stock exchanges in the world. Today, more than 40 years later, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) ranks among the world’s top performing bourses, and is
Unity in Diversity: How to build and diversify your portfolio
“If you build it, he will come.” While the saying hails from a late 80’s baseball movie, it can equally apply to your stock portfolio. But what the quote didn’t go on to tell the Iowa corn farmer, is that building takes effort, insight, and (for the Singaporean
Hot Investment Profile: Wilmar International
The leading agribusiness group in Asia today, Wilmar International was one of last week’s top five value traded and upwardly mobile shares on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Founded in Singapore in 1991 by Kuok Khoon Hong and Martua Sitorus, Wilmar is one of the biggest listed companies in terms
Sophisticated Investor Profile: Ong Bee Huat
Dato’ Dr Ong Bee Huat or “Johnny” is the Deputy Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the HLH Group, Ltd. As Deputy Chairman and CEO, he oversees the Group’s strategic direction and planning, and spearheads its business development. The Sultan of Pahang, Malaysia conferred the title “Dato’” on
Taking Stock: How to choose which companies to invest in
A banker in a famous 19th century French novel made a killing buying bonds and shares based on his wife’s dreams. “I know the lucidity of your dreams,” he said. “So I secretly bought up all the Haitian bonds I could find and I made four hundred thousand francs
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Attractive Candidates for Privatisation
Three criteria to look for: (1) strong cash horde, (2) stock price at low price/NTA ratio, and (3) insiders buying. Spiking spotted Ron Sim’s buying spree started in end August 2015 leading to privatisation announcement in early March 2016… Read More
Midas Touch for Stock Investors
The Midas touch is a gift of turning anything into gold with one’s touch… Read More
