Investors of the Roundtable

The Singapore stock market is home to dividend blue chips and many quality REITs. But how do you start your research and know how to pick the best ones? In this video, we share our favourite stock research websites for the Singapore stock market and where you can find valuable insights, data, and analysis to make informed investment decisions when it comes to investing in Singapore stocks and REIT...

Warren Buffett is holding onto US$130 billion in cash in his company, Berkshire Hathaway. Why is he holding onto so much cash? Is Buffett waiting for a market crash to come before he deploys his cash? As retail investors, do we follow the Oracle of Omaha and hoard more cash ourselves? Do we sell our stocks? We discuss this and more in our latest episode.

Are you interested in investing in Hong Kong/China stocks but unsure where to start? In this video, we unveil the best stock research websites specifically tailored for the Hong Kong stock market. From comprehensive financial data and market updates to expert analysis and investment tools, these websites have it all. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, these platforms w...

The U.S. is close to hitting its debt ceiling -- the highest level of federal debt that the U.S. government can accumulate. As of January 2023, both the total U.S. national debt and the debt ceiling were US$31.4 trillion. What happens if the U.S. breaches the debt ceiling? Could it bring down the U.S. stock market? Would it also spill over and cause a global recession? We discuss this and more in...

The Singapore banks -- DBS, OCBC, and UOB -- are popular for their steady and growing dividends. We attended all of their recent 2023 annual general meetings to learn more about the banks' outlook on interest rates, the Credit Suisse crisis, and how Basel IV will affect the banks. We also share the latest Singapore bank valuations and dividend yields, and if they're still worth a look righ...

Are you interested in investing in the stock market but don't know where to start? With so many websites and resources out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. In this episode, we'll explore some of our favourite U.S. stock research websites available and the powerful free tools and features they offer, and how to use them to make informed investment decisions.

China is projected to become the world's biggest economy by 2035, and is a global competitor in 5G, Internet of Things, mobile payments, solar cells, AI, smartphones, electric vehicles, and much more. In this episode, we discuss how to gain exposure to the Chinese economy and its companies, while diversifying your risk at the same time via ETFs. Find out more as we compare popular China ETFs -...

In a recent Channel NewsAsia's Talking Point episode -- Millennials & Gen Z: Young And In Debt -- it revealed that 3 in 10 young Singaporeans spent more than they earned, and 1 in 3 had unsustainable levels of debt. Are young adults getting more creative with how they spend their money? And might they be setting themselves up for more debt, compared to previous generations, in the years to...

We all know that money truly isn’t everything. Yet for many people, much of our life here is spent working for it, chasing after it, and jealousy hoarding it. So how much money do you actually need to be happy? In this episode, we discuss the 7 levels of wealth, from dependence to abundance; how individuals can move up the ladder; and what it takes for you to be happy.

In this episode, we delve into the current state of the Chinese tech industry. We take a closer look at the recovery of Chinese tech, analyzing whether the industry has bounced back from its recent challenges, and whether the fundamentals of the industry are still intact. Finally, we explore where the Chinese tech industry is headed in the next few years.

A pump and dump is a type of investment scam where a group of people artificially inflate the price of a stock, typically a low-value stock, through false and misleading statements, hype, and sometimes even illegal activities. Once the stock price has been driven up, the fraudsters then sell their shares at a profit, leaving other investors with overvalued shares that eventually become worthless....

All three Singapore banks have increased their dividend! In this episode, we review the Singapore banks -- DBS, OCBC, and UOB -- latest full-year financial results, and what to expect from the banks in 2023. We also discuss why their stock prices have fallen over the past month, and which of the three banks we think is undervalued right now.

Is ComfortDelGro still a worthwhile dividend stock? We take a look at the transport company's business model and whether it's on the road to recover after the pandemic. We also discuss ComfortDelGro's taxi business and how it's handling the competitive threat from ride-hailing apps. Can the company return to its pre-pandemic highs and continue to pay steady dividends? Find out in this episode.

AI stocks are going to the moon! But should you strap on and join the ride? We all remember the hype of cryptocurrency, electric vehicles, and pandemic-growth stocks recently. Will AI stocks suffer the same fate? To find out, we take a look at some of the top performing AI stocks and their business fundamentals. And how you can still invest in the AI revolution if you want to.

Is Sheng Siong one of the best dividend stocks in Singapore? We take a look at its business model, its resilience during recessions, and dividend growth. Is e-commerce a threat to Sheng Siong and will its China business scale larger? What are the risks to consider? We discuss this and more in our latest episode, and if Sheng Siong is a dividend stock to consider right now.

U.S. office REITs, listed in Singapore, are currently offering double-digit yields up to as high as 16.4%! Should income investors to have a look at them right now? Why are the yields so high, and are they sustainable? We cover this and more in our latest episode, and whether this is a great dividend opportunity or another high yield-high risk proposition...

Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT) owns a portfolio of 18 commercial properties across five key gateway markets of Asia – five in Singapore, one in Hong Kong, two in China, nine in Japan and one in South Korea. After being hit by the pandemic, has MPACT financial performance recovered to pre-Covid levels? With China's reopening, does the REIT stand to enjoy more upside? What are the risks...

We all know that inflation and interest rates are going up, but that also means that the interest rates for our bank savings accounts are going up in tandem. With banks in Singapore advertising savings rates as high as 7.88% p.a., what's the catch? What are the hurdles you have to cross to earn these high interest rates? Are they easy to achieve or is it too good to be true? We compare the options...

Google's management has issued a "code red" amid the launch of ChatGPT as it sparked concerns over the future of Google's search engine. News has also emerged that Microsoft is looking to integrate ChatGPT's artificial intelligence into its search engine, Bing. Will this mark a return to an era of search engine wars? In this week's roundtable we discuss the potential of ChatGPT, Google's response...

2023 will be a year to watch. Will there be a worldwide recession? Will inflation finally taper down China has also reopened its economy and borders. So how is it going to impact the Chinese stock market moving forward? Are we finally going to see a recovery? In this episode, we discuss the sectors and stocks we think are most likely to benefit in 2023 and how they can help grow your portfolio.

2022 was an interesting year for the stock market. After reaching new highs in 2021, 2022 was a year when share prices came crashing down; even the profitable tech giants were not spared. In this episode, we discuss our biggest investing takeaways in 2022 as well as our take on the stock market in 2023.

Making mistakes is part and parcel of investing. Everyone, including the best investors in the world, will make them. Since mistakes are inevitable, what do we need to do when we make a mistake? Also, how do you know when you've actually made an investment mistake? At this roundtable, we share the three key steps to take when you make a mistake, so that you can minimise your losses, turn your losi...

The World Cup is here! But what does football have to do with stock investing??  At this roundtable, we discuss how football formations (4-4-2, 4-3-3, 3-4-3, etc.) share certain similarities to how you line up your own stock portfolio. What roles do different types of players (i.e. stocks) have in your portfolio? Do you go all-out attack when you invest and try to maximise your returns? Or sh...

As discussed in an earlier roundtable, Singapore banks have greatly benefited from the rise of interest rates, recording higher profits in their recent quarterly performances. In fact, this has catapulted their share price to near their all-time highs. At this roundtable, we discuss our expectations of Singapore banks moving forward. Will they continue to outperform in the coming quarters? And, mo...

When U.S. interest rates rise, U.S. Treasury bonds and bills become more attractive to investors due to their higher yield. Year-to-date, the U.S. dollar has strengthened significantly against other major currencies in the world. Knowing this, you may want to take advantage of the appreciating U.S. dollar and rising interest rates over the short term. So what are some of the available options to p...