tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post6411793784334354832..comments2024-03-29T10:22:24.187+08:00Comments on A Singaporean Stocks Investor (ASSI): Tea with Matthew Seah: Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).AK71http://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-82354854621981287202017-02-14T10:13:55.895+08:002017-02-14T10:13:55.895+08:00Hi AhJohn,
S27 has low volume and is traded when ...Hi AhJohn,<br /><br />S27 has low volume and is traded when the US market is closed. Hence you won't get great value buying or selling the counter.<br /><br />VOO has lower expense ratio and thus would increase your overall returns compared to SPDR S&P500 ETF (SPY).<br /><br />The US economy is significantly larger than Singapore's economy. The S&P 500 is also more diversified, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18294704042300607437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-16034100653025483652017-02-11T22:56:09.343+08:002017-02-11T22:56:09.343+08:00Some said only S&P500 ETF can really gain in l...Some said only S&P500 ETF can really gain in long run, because US economy is dynamic enough, so always have great companies that over run the old economy ones. This may not happen in Singapore, Hongkong, banking always the big part of market.AhJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927395374670213105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-71290168130032577852017-02-11T22:53:32.090+08:002017-02-11T22:53:32.090+08:00This question may divert to Matthew, I am looking ...This question may divert to Matthew, I am looking at US S&P500 ETF, there are few counters, S27 at Singapore, VOO at US. Any view for share?<br />Some people prefer VOO, because of higher volume. AhJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927395374670213105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-70830730266288752062016-07-05T23:25:54.426+08:002016-07-05T23:25:54.426+08:00index funds and etfs are different.
https://www.g...index funds and etfs are different.<br /><br />https://www.google.com.sg/?q=index%20funds%20vs%20etfSMKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968938425811827200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-57446927687032512272015-06-02T12:30:41.247+08:002015-06-02T12:30:41.247+08:00Hi Nick,
Yes, a guest blogger, Solace, wrote abou...Hi Nick,<br /><br />Yes, a guest blogger, Solace, wrote about this before too:<br /><a href="http://singaporeanstocksinvestor.blogspot.sg/2013/08/tea-with-solace-common-sense-investing.html" rel="nofollow">Tea with Solace: Common Sense Investing.</a>AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-12650203269533185552015-06-02T12:17:07.669+08:002015-06-02T12:17:07.669+08:00Warren Buffett has repeatedly recommended index fu...Warren Buffett has repeatedly recommended index funds as the best solution for the average investor – whom he defines as nearly everybody.<br /><br />Buffett revealed that when he passes away, the bulk of his wife’s estate would be placed into a single Vanguard index tracking fund, with the rest in government bonds.<br /><br />Here is what he said:<br /><br />My advice to the trustee could not beNickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17126013903326828525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-30649610340611471962015-05-30T18:06:51.667+08:002015-05-30T18:06:51.667+08:00Hi Matthew,
well said. With lots of the currency ...Hi Matthew, <br />well said. With lots of the currency war going on, alot of the investor may face alot of problems on this. As such, at times I used UT for some of my countries specific investment as there's sgd hedge class. Of course course I'm paying a price for it due to the higher management cost n transaction cost. I think many investors today will face the issue of currency as alotjovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806999727610477019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-24302949362492853192015-05-29T10:05:44.104+08:002015-05-29T10:05:44.104+08:00Hi Jovan,
Alamak. So paiseh. I have only been tal...Hi Jovan,<br /><br />Alamak. So paiseh. I have only been talking to myself. However, I do it in a variety of settings these days and not just in front of my PC. AK is mental and growing more so by the day. Cham. -.-"<br /><br />Thanks for the encouragement. I hope I will not tire of talking to myself for many more years. ;)<br /><br />In the meantime, please let me know if you would like to AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-1146593567026372462015-05-29T01:00:43.782+08:002015-05-29T01:00:43.782+08:00Hi AK,
You are most welcome. In fact, we are all ...Hi AK,<br /><br />You are most welcome. In fact, we are all learning from 1 another as we can never learn everything in the universe. Knowledge is the way to go where I can see that you are trying your best to create a place for it. Seeing what you had done for the community as compare to what I did is nothing at all. I always admire you for always willing to share your knowledge objectively and jovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806999727610477019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-43734686203941870542015-05-28T22:36:51.052+08:002015-05-28T22:36:51.052+08:00Hi ang,
Indeed most ETFs are illiquid. It is so b...Hi ang,<br /><br />Indeed most ETFs are illiquid. It is so because of the EIP statuses that many ETFs have.<br /><br />Do note that many of the ETFs have currency risks due to the fluctuations of foreign exchange.<br /><br />Regards,<br />MatthewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18294704042300607437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-39848241741577227752015-05-28T22:33:29.890+08:002015-05-28T22:33:29.890+08:00Hi Jovan,
Thanks for your compliments and thanks ...Hi Jovan,<br /><br />Thanks for your compliments and thanks for the link.<br />I omitted the more technical terms and made it simple for the readers to understand.<br />A more detailed web link is much appreciated.<br /><br />Regards,<br />MatthewAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18294704042300607437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-36930863379338360612015-05-28T09:51:48.293+08:002015-05-28T09:51:48.293+08:00Hi Jovan,
We are always very happy when industry ...Hi Jovan,<br /><br />We are always very happy when industry insiders share their insights and concerns with us. Thank you very much for making the evening a more enriching experience. I don't know about the rest but I certainly did learn something new. :)AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-25688523932054879052015-05-27T23:33:29.561+08:002015-05-27T23:33:29.561+08:00I've been wanting to venture into ETFs (other ...I've been wanting to venture into ETFs (other than the STI ETFs) but I'm put off by the liquidity... any comments?anghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09831427048392575396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-26262842290810924082015-05-27T22:36:04.732+08:002015-05-27T22:36:04.732+08:00Hi Matthew and AK,
Thank you both for your time ...Hi Matthew and AK,<br /> <br />Thank you both for your time and special thanks to Matthew who is going all out to write this up.<br /> <br />You have correctly mentioned about some of the things written however I personally think there are more to it. As such, for those who like to have a better explanation on why it synthetic (non-cash) ETFs are a concern. Please feel free to read this link up jovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806999727610477019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-6329240315853271312015-05-27T10:11:35.637+08:002015-05-27T10:11:35.637+08:00Hi Xw,
Unfortunately, I don't have a crystal ...Hi Xw,<br /><br />Unfortunately, I don't have a crystal ball, unless you are referring to my schizophrenic bowling ball. -.-"<br /><br />For quite a while now, I am feeling quite secure in my well, not venturing out in the open. There could be a storm coming and I want to make sure that my well is well padded. Pardon the pun. ;pAK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-44333496266237888502015-05-26T22:45:03.354+08:002015-05-26T22:45:03.354+08:00Hi Ak, any views on the china market? Do you fores...Hi Ak, any views on the china market? Do you foresee the music stopping anytime soon, which I think will affect all markets amd likely due to a major sell down...<br /><br />Nearing its 5k target! What does ur crystal ball says?Xwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488836946012092807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-4586081462070611322015-05-26T17:17:00.124+08:002015-05-26T17:17:00.124+08:00A very good post to remind everybody that not all ...A very good post to remind everybody that not all ETF are the same. Some are simply more complicated than the others.<br /><br />While it is generally believed "ETF is a passively managed fund and generally charge lower fees compared to actively managed funds", there will be some exceptions, some ETF might have higher fee compared to their counterpart. Need to do some comparison.<br /><Solacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801978818033316328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-64407287365725680762015-05-26T10:50:53.435+08:002015-05-26T10:50:53.435+08:00Hi SG Engineer,
I share your sentiments. More sho...Hi SG Engineer,<br /><br />I share your sentiments. More should be done especially by people with the resources to do so.<br /><br />There are many more examples of scams and I am sure readers could easily add quite a few to your list. -.-"<br /><br />I always tell people that there are worse things than having lots of money "rotting" in our bank account. Nobody cares more about AK71https://www.blogger.com/profile/16832145412062954289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7944902213075756335.post-54199899990794362312015-05-26T10:31:03.975+08:002015-05-26T10:31:03.975+08:00Hi AK71
On a unrelated note, could you comment on...Hi AK71<br /><br />On a unrelated note, could you comment on how is it that so many Singaporeans involved in money scam which is essentially criminal breach of trust involving tens of millions and seem to be able to get away scot free? I know these people planned ahead and moved out of the country, is there no law available to do something about them? Definitely there is a way to find out where 全自然https://www.blogger.com/profile/07079506006936474372noreply@blogger.com