tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post8781988066911324461..comments2024-02-27T13:41:46.698+08:00Comments on SG Young Investment: Investing basics - How do I start investing?SGYIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-72814880588637594112018-01-01T08:16:05.812+08:002018-01-01T08:16:05.812+08:00Hi Ken,
$1000 would be too small a sum to build a...Hi Ken,<br /><br />$1000 would be too small a sum to build a stocks portfolio. In fact, i believe i always say we need minimum 5 figures sum of capital in order to build a good stocks portfolio. For investors who do not have too much money, it would be wiser to focus on increasing income and increasing savings rate as well. This would build up capital more quickly. To be honest, just a few thousand dollars invested won't make much of a difference in terms of the returns we get. <br /><br />In any case, if someone still would like to start investing with small sums of money, they can consider investing in index funds such as the STI ETF through POSB Invest saver. The fees are only 1% with minimum $100 per month.SGYIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-44074157902155862692018-01-01T02:33:25.681+08:002018-01-01T02:33:25.681+08:00Beginner investors normally start with a modest su...Beginner investors normally start with a modest sun like $1000 - a sum your readers floated several times. SGX's allowing the trading of a minimum of 100 shares speaks volumes that it encourages small investors to participate actively in investing in stocks.<br /><br />However due to the modest investment sun, the total transaction fee eats deeply into the cost of investing for small-value investors.<br /><br />Would you be so kind to enlighten readers like me on how small investors counter against the impact of these fee to their small investments; and if there is any governmental help available for these small investors which I believe mostly come from the heartlands?Seibrenauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796676123012927560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-38783144021178634512017-11-10T19:52:48.252+08:002017-11-10T19:52:48.252+08:00This blog is amazing i really appreciate your effo...This blog is amazing i really appreciate your effort ...Thank You for sharing this.<br />Shanayahttp://wallstreet10x.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-35573404025598102562017-11-08T15:01:40.033+08:002017-11-08T15:01:40.033+08:00Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an...Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article.<br />I'll be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful info.<br /><br />Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-68391832528300533142017-10-15T22:36:49.728+08:002017-10-15T22:36:49.728+08:00Hi,
$1000 is not really sufficient to build a sto...Hi,<br /><br />$1000 is not really sufficient to build a stocks portfolio. If you got a stable monthly income, can considering investing small amounts first. SGYIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-46775968165596788352017-10-15T20:08:08.874+08:002017-10-15T20:08:08.874+08:00how much should you have before considering invest...how much should you have before considering investing in shares? Is $1000 enough?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-64649722929592132512017-01-08T17:35:18.967+08:002017-01-08T17:35:18.967+08:00Hi,
There are many beginners SGX courses which ar...Hi,<br /><br />There are many beginners SGX courses which are really basic and not confusing at all. SGX academy actually has categorised their courses into basic, intermediate and advance so you can go for the basic ones. For investment, I would think just investing in index funds or stocks will be sufficient. Can ignore the other investment plans out there such as investment linked policies or plans which charges high sales fees. SGYIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-35994709960933455432016-12-03T14:00:32.690+08:002016-12-03T14:00:32.690+08:00HI SGYI,
I'm a female that have no understandi...HI SGYI,<br />I'm a female that have no understanding regarding investing.<br />Based on your post, i would say that i have 2 pointers done (Saving & open an account). i'm a bit hesitant on the SGX courses as there are so many courses. For a beginner, which courses should i start from ? For an investment dummy like me, i'm afraid that the courses will make me confuse. Is there any book or steps by steps guidelines on how beginner should take? I'm a systemic person (taking &understanding step by step). For all the investing website, i know that first is always saving then Investing. In investing would it be right (based on my understanding in my research so far) that we need to know what are available investment plans/ schemes available (pros & cons) then decide which one to invest on ? Just wondering if that is the right way ? and for a beginner, is there any recommended plans that it good for beginner to start as it is low risk and help us to understand about investing? Am sorry if investment dont work like how i think it to be. investment dummynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-18797037711621836052016-11-13T18:18:17.637+08:002016-11-13T18:18:17.637+08:00Hi MajesticEagle,
If we stay invested in the mark...Hi MajesticEagle,<br /><br />If we stay invested in the market for the long term, the risks will be reduced. This must be done knowing the business fundamentals to ensure it is sound. Learning how to analyse and value business and also diversify our investments in a few businesses will reduce the risks. SGYIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-81696388242739161742016-11-13T15:19:41.659+08:002016-11-13T15:19:41.659+08:00Hi,
I have a question about the stock market. As ...Hi, <br />I have a question about the stock market. As I understand, stocks and shares are emotionally driven markets that are unpredictable and the risks are high. How does one reduce the risks ? Do enrolling courses help to reduce the risks?MajesticEaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08625212535563908014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-36488861315593338922016-10-18T16:48:27.623+08:002016-10-18T16:48:27.623+08:00Hi Star Keys,
You can check out the book titled &...Hi Star Keys,<br /><br />You can check out the book titled "What your school never taught you about money" by dennis ng. Its a good start for investment. SGYIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-87104481196018876092016-10-16T23:25:50.150+08:002016-10-16T23:25:50.150+08:00Hi dear,
Just wondering if there is any investmen...Hi dear,<br /><br />Just wondering if there is any investment books that you wood actually recommand?Star Keyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133092993015499022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-90393873549436288162016-08-04T17:31:57.391+08:002016-08-04T17:31:57.391+08:00Hi,
Low cost investments you can take a look at i...Hi,<br /><br />Low cost investments you can take a look at index fund investing such as the POSB Invest saver. Options is definitely not for begineers. You can lose more than what you have if you're not careful. SGYIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-12391333266964190012016-08-04T14:52:12.641+08:002016-08-04T14:52:12.641+08:00Hi. Is there any low cost investment for beginners...Hi. Is there any low cost investment for beginners? <br />And is Iq option a good investment? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560042683029732397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-19064428349880285172016-07-22T07:54:15.896+08:002016-07-22T07:54:15.896+08:00Hi Justin,
Its never too early to start investing...Hi Justin,<br /><br />Its never too early to start investing. However, make sure you manage your risk well and know what you're doing. It would be good to start small and grow your investments later. Never be greedy in your investments. SGYIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-35518593971222297582016-07-21T15:07:46.698+08:002016-07-21T15:07:46.698+08:00Hi, i'm interested in this area of investing. ...Hi, i'm interested in this area of investing. May I know if I am too "young"? I am 17 this year and thinking about opening a citigroup brokerage account. I have been reading about it and really getting into to it as I read more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00558927787904855223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-85640025981454844792014-10-24T08:37:20.976+08:002014-10-24T08:37:20.976+08:00Hi,
Fundsupermart is widely used by many people i...Hi,<br /><br />Fundsupermart is widely used by many people in Singapore. There are many funds that they have so its not easy to pick a good fund. If you're buying funds, always consider the sales charge and other fees that is involved. It'll eat up into your investment returns. A low cost way to invest is to buy index etfs which I think Fundsupermart does not have. SGYIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-77213592489686906302014-10-24T01:06:57.820+08:002014-10-24T01:06:57.820+08:00Hi, is Fundsupermarket reliable for a start to inv...Hi, is Fundsupermarket reliable for a start to invest? Especially for a beginner?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-83572084466556745352014-09-02T18:32:50.390+08:002014-09-02T18:32:50.390+08:00Hi,
All the brokerage houses can help you to proc...Hi,<br /><br />All the brokerage houses can help you to process the application for a new CDP account. <br /><br />Standard chartered has a brokerage account which has no minimum commission. However, the stocks you bought will not be stored in the cdp account but in standard chartered itself. That's the only way I can think of. There's a lower commission way where other banks offer $18 min commission which is lower than the $25 you said. SGYIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09445517891969740960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-2172233445763314492014-09-02T12:52:57.802+08:002014-09-02T12:52:57.802+08:00Hi,
Is any of the above broker can also help to o...Hi,<br /><br />Is any of the above broker can also help to open a CDP account if we never open it beforehand? And is there any other venue to buy shares if I want to buy low price shares? Coz most broker fee will charged a minimum $25 for any transaction then if we were to buy 1 lot of shares valued $250 means the fee is 10% of my purchase. <br /><br />Got any insight on this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3276688108456391559.post-64906044429828465052013-10-22T11:05:31.206+08:002013-10-22T11:05:31.206+08:00Very simple and to the point. Great information, a...Very simple and to the point. Great information, and, thank you!Eric Scotthttp://fromjoetojack.com/what-is-the-stock-market/noreply@blogger.com