July 2020 - The InvestQuest

Private Equity – Is it an Asset Class Worth Investing in?

July 31, 2020

Private Equity (PE) has historically outperformed publicly-traded stocks. We review the costs and advantages of investing in PE.

IQ’s Guide to Equity Structured Notes

July 30, 2020

Structured Notes are complex products for sophisticated investors. They are not without potential benefits, but it is crucial to take time to learn about them and the risks involved – before investing.

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July 28, 2020

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IQ Weekly Takeaways for 26 July 2020

July 26, 2020

Worsening US-China Relations on Forced Consulate Closures, Intel’s 16% Price Plunge on Friday and Gold’s Rally to Near Record Highs caught our attention this week.

Next Week’s Dramatic Corporate Earnings Calendar and Why You Should Care

July 24, 2020

46% of S&P 500’s market cap will report 2Q results next week. Narrow market breadth and fairly expensive valuations imply that some profit-taking could be due, should management guidance proves underwhelming.

Preparing For Kids: Should You Buy Stocks, REITs, or Bonds?

July 23, 2020

Which investment vehicles make sense when you have special new people to love in your life? And no, Player 2 is not pregant.

IQ Weekly Takeaways for 19 July 2020

July 19, 2020

The looming expiry dates of US Covid-19 stimulus, deadlock on the Europe Recovery Fund, China’s stock market fears and the proposed merger of ESR-REIT and Sabana REIT caught our attention this week.

[Update] Sembcorp Industries is still DARN CHEAP

July 15, 2020

Our thesis remains intact. Ahead of 1H20 earnings, we provide some updates on Sembcorp Industries.

For Our Singapore Readers, What Withholding Tax Rates Apply to You?

July 11, 2020

We compiled the withholding tax rates applied to foreign stock dividends, across several countries. We highlight instances where US-domiciled ETFs may actually still be relevant, despite a 30% or higher withholding tax rate.

Key Takeaways from Fireside Chat with Ray Dalio

July 6, 2020

The Founder of the World’s Largest Hedge Fund shared his views on the current economic recovery, the market impact from Central Bank actions and the best store of wealth in this environment.

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