There are many techniques used to forecast the future. Forecasting the future in investment is called 'capital markets expectations '. Without formulating an expectation of the future, it is not possible even to plan for one's retirement because future inflation, interest rates and investment returns are completely unknown. In the investment circles, all investors make some kind of forecast. The … [Read more...]
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Video: Global Bond Market Outlook
Join Daniel J. Fuss, CFA, as he explains why central banks are creating a liquidity trap for investors and how they should balance their international roles with domestic constraints. Fuss also discusses what the outlook is for interest rates, economic growth, currencies, asset classes, and sectors, and how to position fixed-income portfolios that reduce market sensitivity and increase focus on … [Read more...]
Video: Macroeconomic Redux
Karin Kimbrough, managing director and head of macro and economic policy at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, discusses: How central banks’ quantitative easing has affected both global economic and productivity growth Why the global economy of 2015 seems in a funk Her scenarios for base interest rates over the next 5–7 years, including the scenario that investors seem least prepared … [Read more...]
Outlook for Stocks and Bond Returns according to Jeremy J. Siegel
Recently, Professor Jeremy J. Siegel of Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania spoke on the outlook for stocks and bonds returns at the conference on 18 Nov 2015. The following is a summary of the presentation: Since 1802, the US stock returns was 6.7% per annum in real return (i.e. after adjusting for inflation). For Gold it was 0.5% per annum and the dollar was -1.4% per annum … [Read more...]
The myths in regular saving plan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKIQet0mJD4 For those who prefer to read, the following is the transcript of the entire video: Most investors have heard about the benefits of regular saving plans. The main benefit of a regular saving plan (RSP) is the opportunity to buy more units of the unit trusts when the market goes down. Regular saving plans are particularly useful for volatile markets … [Read more...]
Retirement Planning: Difference between Wealth Accumulation & Monetisation
This video explains the following Difference between wealth accumulation and monetisation. 3 classes of monetisation assets. Why retirement planning is a lifelong process. When it is too late to plan for retirement. For those who prefer to read, the following is the transcript: I want to talk about Retirement Planning and specifically on Wealth Accumulation and … [Read more...]
What is the endorsement effect?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ExlfzWBOok If you prefer to read, the following is the full transcript: Some countries offer employer-sponsored retirement plans for its employees. Typically, employees are required to make some choices as to the kind of investments they need to decide. However, such choices potentially can be too complicated. The decision not to decide often means that … [Read more...]
Why you should never fall in love with your investment?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD6Ctpt31M4 If you prefer to read, the following is the transcript: In my dealing with investment clients, I often find my clients falling in love with their investments. I will always counsel them to distance themselves from their investments because once they become too emotional, their investment decision making becomes subjective. How do you know you are in … [Read more...]
What Kind of Estate Planning Is Required When Investing In Overseas Properties?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWoQoEPhgY8 For those who prefer to read, below is the transcript of the video: It is increasingly common for Singapore residents to invest in properties overseas. However, there are 3 estate planning issues that need to be addressed. First, real estate is subjected to the law of the land. Every country has different laws with regard to how real estate is to be … [Read more...]
What is a Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance (CPPI) strategy?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4zSdBKWyZs For those who prefer to read, the following is a transcript of the video: … [Read more...]
