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Amex Platinum Charge Card: Why we find the $1.7k annual fee cheap

February 17, 2025

The Amex Platinum Charge Card serves its purpose as a lifestyle card well, and its S$1,728 annual fee is a bargain in our view.

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?

Bond CFDs: 3 Reasons You Should Consider Them

January 12, 2021

Bond CFDs can be a useful investment vehicle, as it offers cheap brokerage rates, high lending values (even on unrated SGD bonds) and FX cost savings.

Borrowing to Invest: How Much Leverage is Optimal?

January 7, 2021

We do see value in borrowing modestly to invest, particularly if one is invested in a diversified multi-asset portfolio.

SIA Issues S$850m of Convertible Bonds: What does it mean for shareholders and MCB bondholders?

November 15, 2020

SIA’s newly issued “convertible bond” is very different from its “mandatory convertible bonds (MCBs)”. We explain why.

The Advantage of Endowus Fund Smart? You can invest like an Institutional Investor!

November 5, 2020

Endowus recently launched Endowus Fund Smart, a DIY solution. We view it as the most compelling unit trust platform in Singapore now.

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.

REIT Stocks Versus REIT Bonds

August 26, 2020

REIT Stocks are most attractive when one expects high price upside. When the price upside is limited, REIT Bonds offer a lower-risk alternative.

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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