In a period where many analysts expect the economy turns sour, there is a glimpse of hope for some assets. Against all odds, these assets are surprisingly resilient in their valuation so far. Property Prices Property price is one main contributor to inflation. Higher interest rates were meant to hold price from escalating further. Nonetheless, the residential property prices ...
Read MoreA common understanding is that in a bearish stock market, always revert to the fundamentals. Fundamental analysis can identify whether a company stock is cheap enough to accumulate. If only it is that simple, however. What can go wrong with fundamental analysis? 1. Selling pressure Most stocks are in the red compared to last year. There’s no sign of ...
Read MoreAs the energy flow (supply chain) normalizes towards pre-pandemic level, the energy prices are falling back. This should be good news, especially when it comes to controlling inflation and avoiding recession. However, there are some reasons to be cautious. 1. Energy transition Renewable (green) energy is the future, for sure. The question is, how to get there. Fossil-fuel energy ...
Read MoreDiversification is often mistaken as spreading into as much investment assets as possible, as evenly as possible. Here are common mistakes made. 1. Diversification without a strategy and purpose Having a strategy and purpose enhances quality of diversification. For instance, some assets are meant to generate cash flow which will provide steady income during recessions. As for other riskier ...
Read MoreRecords are meant to be broken. Year 2022 was the culmination of financial and commodities sectors. Record profits, revenues, margins, etc. The financial reporting season nearly concludes with some remarkable results. Commodities Coal prices tripled, fuel price doubled, nickel price spiked, ammonia price breached level not seen before, etc. ADRO recorded nearly USD 3 billion in profits, with cash ...
Read MoreThe market has been lackluster so far in 2023. It applies to most assets, including the stock market. Wait and See This is a common strategy that most Investors deploy for now. It’s not due to liquidity crunch. Not because there are not enough quality assets. It’s about securing those assets at lowest possible price. It is a ...
Read MoreInvesting in Start-Ups is a risky move, yet if successful it pays off handsomely. Often, a Start-Up seeks initial funding from VCs before going public through IPO. It is generally understood that 9 out of 10 Start-Ups fail for various reasons. This happens to even most advanced economies. Source: DemandSage Source: Failory Why VC’s (Venture Capitals) Early phase growth of ...
Read MoreYear 2022 commenced with high expectation in the equity market. The pandemic was about to subside, demand was about to rebound. Midway through 2022, the expectation turned sour, due to inflation and geopolitical situation. AUM and Investor Growth More Investors joined the Mutual Funds, jumping by 40% within a year. Source: KSEI Despite the encouraging growth in Investor number, unfortunately ...
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