Investors of the Roundtable

Alphabet is one of the world's most profitable companies in the world. Google Search, YouTube, Google Maps... in this digital age, life won't be the same without these services. In this episode, we break down how do you analyze Alphabet as an investment, what to look out for, and why we love it as a business... Enjoy!

Interest rates are set to increase over the next few years. The question is, is there any correlation between bank stock prices and interest rates? Will rising interest rates also improve the performance of Singapore banks? In today's video, we talk about the 3 Singapore banks (DBS, UOB, OCBC), share insights from their latest AGMs, and how likely they are going to benefit from the interest rate h...

Mapletree Commercial Trust (MCT) and Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust (MNACT) have sweetened their proposed S$4.22 billion merger by offering an all-cash option after a flurry of criticism of the original deal announced early this year. Does the merger make sense now for both MCT and MNACT unitholders? In today's episode, we talk about the new proposed deal and what it means for the respectiv...

The U.S. Consumer Price Index growth surpassed 8% in March 2022, its highest since 1981, partly driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine which is fueling rising food and energy costs.  In this episode, we discuss the impact of inflation for investors and how should we, as investors, navigate through high inflationary periods such as this. 

Investing for the long term can snowball into huge profits. The question is, when is the best time to invest in the stock market? How should we invest to minimize our risk exposure? At this roundtable, we dive into the things you want to consider before shelling out your hard-earned money to buy your favourite stocks. 

The Chinese stock market staged a stunning rebound after China's vice premier vowed support for economic growth and to keep its stock market stable after a historic rout that erased US$1.5 trillion in value.  In this week's roundtable, we are very happy to have Brendon Ahern, Chief Investment Officer of KraneShares, share his views and take on China's stock market, and what's the best approac...

Alphabet (GOOGL/GOOG) and Amazon (AMZN) recently announced a 20-for-1 stock split to make their shares more readily accessible. The stock splits would put the two companies back within reach of individual investors with smaller amounts of capital. But what are the details of the two companies' respective stock splits and how will they work? Additionally, should investors buy shares of Alphabet and...

Netflix’s shares have crashed by more than 50% from the company’s 52-week high of $700 back in November 2021. The key reason for the drop is the slowdown in subscriber growth. But Netflix is still arguably the best streaming company in the world... is this an opportunity to buy the dip? In this episode, we share our views on Netflix, and the factors to consider before adding this streaming giant t...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will continue to be a major focus in the coming weeks. Stocks over the past week saw volatile trading, as oil rose more than 20%.  In this episode, we share some data on how past wars have impacted the stock market and what should you do as an investor. Should you be opportunistic? Or should you sell it all today and come back again when the crisis is over?

With rising interest rates on the horizon, are Singapore REITs still a good investment for today? Will S-REITs also recover to pre-pandemic levels or has the landscaped permanently changed for them? At this roundtable, we discuss why certain REITs are likely to do well in a post-pandemic world and remain great dividend investments, while others are better left untouched...

Can you make $10,000 or more in dividends annually? Passive income from your stock investments is a sought-after dream for many investors. Having a stable stream of dividends year after year can allow you to fund a better lifestyle, solve financial headaches, or even retire early. You simply have more options in life. At this roundtable, we discuss whether it's actually possible for someone who's...

Microsoft will acquire Activision Blizzard for US$68.7 billion in its biggest ever acquisition. When the transaction closes, Microsoft will become the world’s third-largest gaming company by revenue, behind Tencent and Sony. In today's episode, we look into the Activision Blizzard deal and what it means for the future for Microsoft shareholders.

Shares of Meta Platforms (FB) lost more than a quarter of their value after the release of their latest earnings. Meta's fourth quarter earnings report came in well below expectations. Adding fuel to the fire was the company’s first quarter outlook which, unfortunately, was also below the expectations of the analysts. In today's video, we cover the reasons into Meta's drastic drop and if the curre...

Tencent released its stake in JD.com and will hand out $16.4 billion in dividends to its shareholders. It also sold 14.5 million shares of SEA Ltd, a Singapore-based gaming and e-commerce firm, thus reducing its stake from 21.3% to 18.7%. In today's episode, we look into the reasons behind these divestment moves and what it means moving forward for Tencent and its shareholders.

It's the start of the New Year! If you’ve always wanted to become a better investor, make smarter investment decisions, then microhabits can be a powerful way to steer you on track. In today's video, we explore 3 simple, microhabits that are easy to incorporate on your investment journey. They don’t have an intimidating learning curve nor require an unreasonable amount of your time or energy. Enjo...

Is the stock market expensive now? Or has the recent correction paved the way for present opportunities to emerge in the market now. Since the the world has almost recovered from Covid-19, are there still opportunities in the market today?  In today's episode, we explore the valuation of today's markets and the places where you can find the most opportunities to deploy your money. 

Mapletree Commercial Trust (MCT) and Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust (MNACT) proposed a merger of both real estate investment trusts (REITs), a move expected to propel the combined entity to become one of Asia's largest REITs. In today's episode, we explore the merits behind this proposed merger and what should you do as a Mapletree North Asia Commercial shareholder as well as a Mapletree Co...

2021 was an interesting year for the stock market. We saw the S&P 500 breaking new levels and share prices of growth stocks at record high before they came crashing down towards the end of the year.  In this episode, we discuss our biggest investing takeaways in 2021 as well as our take on the stock market in 2022. 

The pandemic in 2020 was an roller coaster ride. After the crash, share prices of many growth stocks soared to record highs even if the company wasn't making any profit. For most people, the stock market looked like 'easy money' ripe for picking regardless of a stock's valuation. However, the fairy tale seems to have ended recently, with many growth stocks dropping 30% to 70% from their all-time h...

CPF is a risk-free vehicle for growing your retirement funds. With proper financial planning, an average Singaporean can accumulate  $500,000 to a million dollars in their CPF by the time they hit their retirement at 65 years old. One of the most important factors of compounding is time. And did you know that, as parents, we can help our kids kick-start their CPF from birth and allow their mo...

Digital Core REIT (DCR) is raising US$600 million with cornerstone investors taking up 414.8 million units, or US$365 million; a placement of 253.7 million units; and 13.4 million units available for retail investors. Priced at 88 U.S. cents with a forecast distribution per unit (DPU) of 4.18 U.S. cents in FY2022, giving investors a DPU yield of 4.75%. In this roundtable, we'll discuss more about...

HaiDiLao International (HKG:6862) is China's largest hotpot chain and the company behind everyone's favorite hotpot - HaiDiLao.  The restaurant chain is so popular that many patrons are willing to queue up to three hours just to have their "hotpot fix" for dinner. HaiDiLao went IPO three years ago at HKD17.80 per share and has seen its share price go up to as high as HKD83.15 this year. Since...

Tiger Brokers and moomoo are two of the most popular trading apps introduced to the market last year. Backed by UP Fintech and Futu respectively, these two companies have DOUBLED their revenue and profit numbers each year since 2019. Due to China's regulatory policies, however, both these companies' share prices have crashed by 70% since July. In this roundtable, we look into both of these high-gr...

Facebook announced last Thursday that it changed its company name to Meta, reflecting the company’s ambition beyond social media. Meta, as Facebook is now known, describes a future for working and playing in a virtual world -- The Metaverse. In this roundtable, we look into Facebook/Meta as a company, its earnings potential, its new Metaverse ambition, as well as its valuation.

We chat with Ryan Huang from MONEY FM 89.3 as we find out more about his role as a finance presenter on radio, how he keeps track with the latest global market trends, and whether that helps at all with his personal investments... About Ryan Huang Ryan is a producer and finance presenter at MONEY FM 89.3.  He has a decade of experience in journalism, strategic communications and analyst resea...