The Singaporean Investor

Many investors believe that achieving investment success is simply about having the right information and making the right analysis. However, even with thorough research and sound investment knowledge, emotions can still influence our decisions and lead to costly mistakes.

Understanding the psychology behind investing is therefore just as important as understanding the numbers. In this post, we explore some of the common mental traps investors face and how we can overcome them to become better long-term investors…

https://www.thesingaporeaninvestor.sg/2026/08/27/the-psychology-of-investing-

For investors looking to diversify beyond equities while generating a regular stream of income, bonds are one asset class worth considering. Instead of investing in individual bonds, a bond ETF provides an easier way to gain exposure to a diversified basket of bonds through a single investment.

In this post, I’ll take a closer look at the Amova SGD Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETF (SGX: MBH), including what it invests in, how its bonds are selected, its portfolio composition and dividend payouts, as well as the fees and key risks investors should be aware of before deciding whether

Why do so many investors buy when prices are soaring, only to sell after markets have already fallen? More often than not, the answer lies in investing psychology.

Discover the behavioural biases that influence investment decisions and learn how mastering your emotions can help you become a better long-term investor…

https://www.thesingaporeaninvestor.sg/2026/08/20/the-real-reason-investors-buy-high-and-sell-low/

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The Real Reason Investors Buy High and Sell Low – The Singaporean Investor

Why do so many investors buy when prices are soaring, only to sell a

Investing across different countries can provide useful diversification, but researching and buying individual overseas companies may be difficult. The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (NASDAQ: ACWI) offers a simpler option by giving investors exposure to more than 2,000 large- and mid-sized companies across developed and emerging markets.

In this post, I will examine the ETF’s benchmark, largest holdings, geographical and sector exposure, fees, dividends, historical performance, and key risks. I will also compare some of its features with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE ARCA: SPY).

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ICYMI: I was recently invited to a fireside chat on SmallCapAsia’s YouTube channel, where I shared my journey as a full-time retail trader and investor.

In this 22-minute conversation, I spoke about what led me to pursue investing and trading full-time, the challenges I’ve faced and lessons I’ve learned along the way, my outlook for the markets in 2H 2026, potential opportunities beyond the blue chips in the small- and mid-cap space, and some advice for fellow investors navigating today’s volatile market.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uq8E-n7ksg

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