The Financial Coconut Podcast

Getting a 7-8% annualised returns on your investments? Yeah, we’ve heard of that. What about beating the entire market? Can you beat that? Check out this episode and find out how you can outperform the market with thematic investing! Our guest Jake, Associate Director & Portfolio Manager at ProsperUs by CGS-CIMB Securities will guide us through this exciting space with themes like ESG, nanotechnol...

REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) is a popular investment tool among many investors but how much do you know about how these REITs “increase their yield”? Why is it that the yield can go from a low 2% to a staggering 50%? Does a higher yield mean we should buy this particular REIT? Reggie breaks down the concept of REIT yield in this episode and some factors you should look out for when pickin...

News about the potential regulatory risks & delisting of Chinese companies in recent months may have caused much concern among many investors but this doesn’t mean we should write them off completely. On the contrary, there is much opportunity in the Chinese market. After all, the economy is booming with 1.4 billion people!  Learn how you can avoid regulatory & delisting risks by entering the Chin...

Local wealth management platform StashAway recently made the decision to pull out of China tech ETF KWEB which resulted in much online chatter. In this exclusive interview with Freddy Lim, the co-founder & Chief Investment Officer of StashAway, we discuss the rationale behind the deviation in its position and going forward, what investors should expect when investing with StashAway. Get our show n...

After staying in your home for a while, maybe you feel that it’s time to pack up and move. Just like buying a property, selling a property is not as straightforward as you think. In Chills 62 ( https://spoti.fi/3IyucLN ), we covered everything you need to know about the legal processes involved in buying a property in Singapore. In Chills 63, we will do a role reversal. What if we want to sell our...

You’ve done your research, looked through several listings and finally, you have found your dream home. Now what? The legal processes of buying a house await you before you can say “home sweet home”. This episode will cover everything you need to know about the legal processes involved in buying a property in Singapore. Get expert advice from our guest, Hui Yu, a legal associate practicing in the...

In the world of investing, nothing is constant. Companies are always evolving and sometimes, the ones that we may have written off in the past may come back to surprise and interest you. In this episode, Chief Financial Coconut Reggie will share 3 stocks that he is paying closer attention to even though he used to hate them. Well, sort of. Get our show notes at https://thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc1...

Yes, you read that right - our guest Chris from HoneyMoneySG (https://bit.ly/3we6OB2) is on his way to hit his goal of $1 million in his investment portfolio by 35 years old. In this week’s Chills with TFC, he talks about his journey: why he had this goal in the first place, how he got started and his investment strategies thus far. He also shares his opinions about CPF’s liquidity issues and how...

The two words ‘zen’ and ‘investing’ are not commonly used together but this is what Max ( https://bit.ly/3Jijt9O ) & Thomas ( https://bit.ly/3w3T6jW ) believe in - you can be zen about investing if you have done your homework with the right mindset. In fact, your mindset is even more important than your skillset as an investor!  In this episode, Max & Thomas share more about the secret to get rich...

Not sure if you should refinance your mortgage? Can’t tell the difference between SIBOR and SORA? Floating vs fixed rate - what are the pros & cons? If you are looking for advice on mortgages in Singapore, you’ve come to the right place. Get your mortgage questions answered in Chills 60 as we discuss everything you need to know about mortgages in Singapore with The Mortgage Master ( https://thefin...

As the Russia-Ukraine crisis rages on, the global financial system is also experiencing some stress. With the world order being put to the test, one can’t help but wonder: what if the US dollar collapses and is no longer the dominant currency in the world? While fear mongering is not our goal in TFC 133, we encourage you to keep an open mind and think about how you can protect your money should th...

Fancy having a stable source of passive income coupled with capital appreciation in your portfolio? You can achieve that with dividend stocks. While growth stocks have become increasingly popular in the past few years, dividend stocks can act as an anchor in your portfolio amidst an inflationary environment.  Join us on the global dividend hunt with Timothy Phillips, the head of content and invest...

When we talk about growth stocks, we are not just talking about growing stocks. We are looking for those that will dominate the market so that they can extend their growth phase for as long as possible. Do you know how to look for them? TFC 132 will provide you with some core ideas you should bear in mind when looking for the next growth stock with potential market dominance. Get our show notes at...

How old were you when you had your first conversation about money? Society has always emphasized on the importance of education among children. How about financial education for the little ones too?  In this episode, we discuss why, when and how we can encourage children to develop positive and healthy money habits with Will Rainey, founder of Blue Tree Savings ( https://bit.ly/3se5HyT ) which pro...

It’s Budget season as Singapore’s FY2022 Budget Statement was delivered by the Minister for Finance, Mr Lawrence Wong on 18 February 2022. What does the government hope to achieve by taxing the top earners? Will the idea of property as an investment tool become a thing of the past as property tax increases? With the upcoming GST hike in 2023, who will be impacted the most? All these questions and...

Heard of stories where investors actually managed to 5x, 10x or even 100x their portfolios? You don’t have to be envious of them anymore. Any investor can beat the market if one is willing to learn and put in some work in their portfolios. Before you start your multibagger hunt, listen to Chills 57 as our guest Eugene Ng ( https://bit.ly/3LHYKhg ), founder & chief investment officer of Vision Capi...

It’s stock picking time! Even though the market is currently experiencing a crazy drop, we believe there are still good opportunities if you know where to look. In this episode, we suss out 3 companies that we think could become the next 5x-10x multibagger complete with our analysis on them based on the numbers and not hearsay. A gentle reminder: we are not looking at this through a crystal ball (...

“No matter how, we will definitely - I say, definitely - make mistakes in the stock market, in the investing world.” This is what our guest Kenny asserts in this week’s Chills with TFC. Do you agree with him? As an independent financial advisor and REITs specialist, Kenny ( https://engage.fa.com.sg/kennyloh/ ) has many great investing insights to share with us. Retail investors are in for a treat...

Are you feeling nervous about the sea of red you see in the market recently? Perhaps you are doubting your investing decisions after watching the news that was so critical of a particular company. Does a sell-off really mean the company you invested in is no longer a good buy or is there more to it? In TFC 129, we break down the possible causes of these sell-offs in an objective manner for you bef...

Investing is becoming more and more personal as investors are starting to pick companies that represent their beliefs in life. Whether you are an advocate for ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) or strongly believe in disruptive tech, thematic investing has something for everyone. What are some factors to consider before investing in a certain theme? Can themes outperform the market? Join us in...

TFC is excited to introducing our new podcast show: 理财哦椰! This is our very first Mandarin financial literacy podcast show that caters to our Chinese-speaking family & friends who also want to learn how to create a life we love while managing our finances well. Check out the first episode here and head over to 理财哦椰! for more Chinese content: https://spoti.fi/3obh73Z 你好，勇者。欢迎来到就业...

Happy Lunar New Year to all our listeners! In this special episode from the TFC catalogue, we explore 3 very interesting ways to invest your angbao money like buying 100 cups of coffee, even if you are not really a coffee lover. Intrigued? Listen to this episode and find out what we mean! For all other links mentioned or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coconut (including all our ot...

Happy Lunar New Year to all our listeners! In this special episode from the TFC catalogue, we share different ways to make your CNY more interesting this year, from asking better questions when visiting your relatives to learning the art of gifting (not just angbao). Why not try out some of these tips and make your CNY a more meaningful one? For all other links mentioned or to discover more from t...

Happy Lunar New Year to all our listeners! In this special episode from the TFC catalogue, we discuss some really weird Chinese financial practices.  Contributing money to the family the moment you get a job? Buying a property & being a landlord? Why are they problematic and how else should we manage our finances? For all other links mentioned or to discover more from the team at The Financial Coc...

“Just let your investments compound over time, you’ll definitely make money!” Sounds familiar? The idea of compounding has become so popular in the personal finance space that some are even seeing it as a sure-win method. Is that accurate? In this episode, we reveal the most powerful factors in the compounding effect that can determine the future value of your investments and how compounding can a...