Alternative Investments Archives

“Resale” Endowment Policies – Higher projected returns with shorter time to maturity

January 2, 2026

Resale endowment policies offer higher projected returns + shorter time to maturity, compared to new policies. Here’s our current inventory for sale.

Selling put options to generate income: Is it a good investment strategy?

June 30, 2021

Investors can sell put options to generate income, to monetize volatility, or to buy a stock (at a desired price). Is this a viable investment strategy?

ESG Investing: Why do high ESG ratings correlate with better returns?

June 23, 2021

ESG stocks have outperformed tremendously, but 2020 was a very unusual year. Is there any long-term trend to speak of for ESG outperformance, or is it a one-off craze?

Cryptocurrencies are down 40% in the past 2 weeks, would we invest now? (May 2021)

May 23, 2021

Despite the 40% dip in the past two weeks, we aren’t keen to buy cryptos now, as past bear markets have typically lasted 1 year.

Oil Company with the largest upside? We think CNOOC (883 HK)

January 15, 2021

We like CNOOC (883 HK) given its exposure to upstream oil production, low production cost and trough valuations.

Where we see value: S&P 500 Dividend Futures

December 10, 2020

S&P 500 Dividend Futures provides exposure to the broader equity market, with a better risk reward compared to the S&P 500 Index in our view.

We launched Endowment Exchange! Sell your endowment policy for more than its surrender value!

November 7, 2020

Thinking of surrendering your endowment policy? Sell it to us and get a better price!

We’ve been quoted by The Business Times!

November 1, 2020

Sharing our thoughts on new alternative investment assets, as quoted on The Business Times.

Zero-Cost Strategies to Hedge Short-Term US Election Event Risk

October 22, 2020

Despite US Election and Brexit event risks, investor positioning remains complacent. We believe short-term portfolio hedges are warranted.

For the SAME COMPANY, China A-shares currently trade at a 48% premium to H-shares. How to Invest?

October 15, 2020

We see an opportunity for a convergence trade (buy H-shares, sell A-shares), with a view that a Democratic Sweep could be a short-term catalyst.

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