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Are your stock investments delivering poor returns despite years of investing? In my latest video, I explain why a lack of competitive advantage is a major reason for underperformance in the stock market. Learn how to identify strong companies and achieve financial independence, possibly retiring 10 years earlier than planned. Discover the secrets to a multi-million dollar portfolio by investing … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Looking to make informed investment decisions? Our latest video on Alibaba provides deep insights into why now is the perfect time to invest in this tech giant. Discover how Alibaba's aggressive share repurchase program, which has reduced outstanding shares by 7.7%, is a strong indicator of undervaluation and potential growth. Learn about CEO Eddie Wu's unique long-term vision and Alibaba's … [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 … [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...]

One key reason could be the lack of competitive advantage in the companies you invest in. Just like a business needs a unique edge to thrive, companies must have a strong competitive advantage to maintain profitability. For example, brands like Apple and LVMH succeed due to emotional branding, allowing them to command high profit margins. Investing in companies without such advantages often means … [Read more...]

Are you relying on low PE ratios to guide your investments? You might want to reconsider! In my latest video, I discuss why the PE ratio can be misleading and why using it as a sole indicator might lead to poor returns. I explain how earnings are just accounting figures that don’t always reflect actual cash flow, how a low PE ratio might indicate a company's struggles rather than a bargain price, … [Read more...]

Have you ever invested in blue-chip companies only to face unexpected losses? Many assume that large, well-known companies are safe bets for long-term investments, but that's not always the case. In my latest video, I discuss why some mature companies, like Kodak, fail to innovate and end up in declining industries, making them far from safe investments. I also emphasize the importance of … [Read more...]

Many people believe that investing in profitable companies automatically leads to handsome returns, but this isn’t always true. In my latest video, I explain why a company's reported profit doesn't necessarily mean it has that cash available to shareholders. I share examples of companies with high receivables or significant capital expenditures that may seem profitable on paper but don't deliver … [Read more...]