It has been proven time and time again that we are unable to predict the future. How then can we prepare for the financial impact of unforeseen events? (i.e. GFC, Covid, Rate hikes, etc.)

Roughly a third of equity funds were gone after 10 years. Are your assets invested in a strategy that can outlive you?

Several Bitcoin ETFs have been approved the listing and trading for US investors (No MAS approval yet), but a look at its price chart shows an eerie resemblance to a typical asset bubble pattern.

Among others, hot topics in 2023 include but are not limited to a looming recession, the Banking Crisis, and a new war in the Middle East. 2024 will come with its own worries and headlines, but It’s important not to let your emotions get the better of you for your financial decisions.

It can be a bit overwhelming how much can happen in such a short span of time. Regardless, our philosophy — built on evidence and research — remains the same.

The fear of missing out (FOMO) is a perennial bad habit of many investors and it can be disastrous when it pushes your thinking into the short-term, with dollar signs being the only target in mind.

After a depressing 2022 for investors, many prepared for the most widely anticipated recession in history. And yet, markets have defied the bad news by having a decent 1H 2023, with double-digit returns for global stocks.

A new buzzword emerges: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Should we be diving in to invest in this? After all, they could be the next big thing like Google or Apple — but it is not the first time that the human race has developed something new and exciting.

Would prices come down this year or the next? We are unable to really predict for sure — but what is certain is that nothing goes up in a straight line.

The stock market is a tried and tested way to build wealth at the tradeoff of volatility and risk. There are multiple ways to manage both but with SVB’s collapse serving as a cautionary tale, we believe in employing evidence-based protocols.

The rapid rise of countries and economies in our region often comes the promise of higher-than-expected market returns, albeit with more risk. But what does the data have to say in response to the allure of the Asian Growth Story?

Banking crises have happened since the 1840s and the collapse of key players in the financial ecosystem often which lead to widespread panic and a scramble to preserve capital. The question on everyone’s minds is: ‘Is my money safe?’

While most would not have experienced losses in 2022 as large as the Russian market, the drawdowns in some other markets have been eyebrow-raising to say the least. Thankfully, there are some actions that will make your portfolio more resilient against such losses.

How is your net worth distributed now, and is it inflation-proof? Inflation is dubbed ‘the silent killing of retirement planning’. GYC weighs in on an article that was featured on Channel News Asia (CNA).

When it comes to money, many don’t cater enough margin of safety. Just like buying travel insurance before a holiday, or having a wet-weather plan for an outdoor event, your financial plan should have some contingencies and room for unforeseen circumstances.

$10,000 invested into diversified stocks in 1928 would have grown to more than $118 million today. Market crises and economic fluctuations may appear large and insurmountable as we are going through it but in the grand scheme of things, it is just like a drop of water in the ocean.

A study found that 70% of families lose all of their wealth by the second generation, with that number increasing to 90% the third generation. There are many books or strategies written teaching you how to get rich, but how do you actually protect your riches when you get to where you want to be?

With the swings of the market this year having people go from euphoria to depression, it is likely that investors are itching to change their investments or strategies responsively, and perhaps they’ve already done so. But more action doesn’t always mean more returns.