GYC Insights
Articles on real-life financial issues written to educate and enlighten.
5 Things to Kickstart 2023
At our recent client event, we were happy to have an overwhelming response to our 5-question quiz. Within these answers include important tidbits for investors and Singaporeans — How many of these would you have guessed correctly?
2022 Was a Test of Nerves; How Did You Fare?
For the the first time in nearly 50 years, both stocks and bonds were down by double digits (2022). Over the past few years, from lockdowns to re-openings and adapting to drastic changes in our lifestyles and behaviour. Now we’re in 2023; how’re you doing?
Tis The Season
As the year comes to end, we will see financial institutions and managers publishing their predictions and outlooks for 2023. How reliable are these forecasts?
The Best Time to Buy (or Sell)
When is the best time to invest? The common refrain would be to wait for the ‘best time’ to put your money to work. But the truth is you don’t need to wait for the best time to still get good results.
The Care You Deserve
The issue of an investor buying the “wrong product” and losing significant amounts of capital as a result is not a new one. Do you know whether your advisor is committed to working in your interest?
Gender Engendered Behaviour
Do men and women make the same financial and investment choices? It boils down to behavioural biases.
The Rise of Day Trading
As more investors turn to day trading in this crisis, it’s wise to exercise some caution. Don’t mistake gambling for investing.