3 Materials ETFs for the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
As the world places increasing importance on clean energy and low-carbon technologies, the significance of raw materials needed to create lower-carbon and clean energy infrastructure cannot be ignored.
You might be wondering how the influence of materials comes into the picture when at first glance, raw material sourcing seems to...
3 Japan ETFs to Consider for the Long-Term
The Japan stock market has boomed over the past year, reaching record-breaking highs and closing above its 1989 peak 34 years later.
There has also been an upward tick in market enthusiasm, and elevated interest from high-profile investors like Warren Buffett has also boosted this sentiment.
Looking to gain exposure to...
With rates ‘higher for longer’, savers have a good opportunity to explore investing
The original version of this article was firstly published in Business Times.
Ritesh Ganeriwal, Managing Director and Head of Investment and Advisory at Syfe, explained why ‘higher for longer’ interest rates have created market conditions that make now a great time for savers to become investors.
Savers have been spoilt...
5 Reasons China’s Recent Stock Market Rally Could Be Fundamentally Different
So far, 2024 has been a dynamic year for China’s equity markets. In January, a derivative-induced meltdown sent Chinese stocks lower on the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges, spilling over to Hong Kong and US-listed China ADRs. But things may be looking up for China’s stocks.
Since February 2nd and...
Saving vs Investing: How Do You Decide?
Singaporeans are known to be good at saving. According to the Department of Statistics Singapore, our personal savings rate was 35.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023. On the other hand, investing could be less familiar to many. Both saving and investing are important pillars in building a sound...
FOMC Update: What Do “Higher For Longer” Interest Rates Mean for Your Money?
Highlights:
In the May FOMC meeting, the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) sent mixed signals. It held its benchmark interest rate steady at a 23-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%, marking the sixth consecutive meeting where rates remained unchanged.Acknowledging the stubborn inflation, the Fed hinted that borrowing costs could remain...
How to Invest in the S&P 500 in Singapore
Unless you’ve been living under the rock, you’ve probably heard of the S&P 500. Short for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the S&P 500 is an index that consists of the top 500 largest companies.
Stocks on the S&P 500 account for about 80% of the US stock market’s...
Answer Your Top Three Investing Questions: Q2 2024 Investment Outlook
2024 started off on a high note for both the US economy and developed market equities. However, with geopolitical tensions and potential delays in rate cuts, volatility has reemerged in recent weeks. Given the market uncertainty, investors are grappling with several key questions regarding the current market conditions. Ritesh...
Syfe Portfolio Performance Review Q1 2024 : Navigating Market Shifts
After a strong rally in 2023, equities continued their momentum into the first quarter of 2024. In particular, the S&P 500 hit new historical highs and posted a +10.2% gain for the quarter. This marked its best first-quarter performance in five years. On the other hand, the bond markets...
Banks Start Cutting Interest Rates on Your Savings Account
Most of us in Singapore could be quite familiar with high-interest rate savings accounts such as the UOB One Account and OCBC 360 Account. These savings accounts can offer account holders quite attractive interest rates, provided that certain criteria are met, such as minimum spending on credit cards and...
