Over the past 23 years, SIA shares returned 0%, while the Singapore market averaged a 3% annual return, including dividends. This isn’t necessarily a problem with the stocks or the market, but rather a result of familiarity bias—investors tend to stick with what they know. Just as people prefer familiar restaurants or supermarkets, investors often limit themselves to familiar markets, missing out on opportunities elsewhere. Watch this video on how to overcome this … [Read More...]

Many investors focus on high dividend-paying stocks and REITs for consistent income but may face significant capital losses. If your investment drops by 50%, you need a 100% gain just to break even. The issue isn't with dividend stocks themselves but with focusing only on dividends instead of total return. Many retirees prefer dividends, believing they're spending cash flow without touching the principal, but this approach can be misleading. Watch this video to find out … [Read More...]

One of my clients invested a large sum in Top Glove, a leading glove manufacturer in Malaysia, during the COVID-19 pandemic, hoping to profit from the high demand for gloves. Unfortunately, he lost 90% of his investment. The issue wasn’t the company itself. Watch this video to find out more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAjydnvQudM … [Read More...]

Many investors mistakenly rely on past performance when choosing investments, thinking that previous returns or dividends indicate future success. However, this approach can lead to losses because there's no guarantee that history will repeat itself. Watch this video to find out more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J33Z2DRNI38 … [Read More...]