As parents, we all want the best for our children, and one of the greatest gifts we can provide to them is financial security. According to an NUS research, the estimated cost to raise a child in Singapore can be anywhere between $280,000-$560,000.  With higher cost of living and inflation...

‘Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it, he who doesn't, pays it' - Einstein. In this article we examine what Compound Interest is and How you can Use Syfe’s Compound Interest Calculator to invest better. What is Compound Interest?  Compound interest refers...

If you have decided to allocate a portion of your portfolio to bonds, the next thing to consider is how you would want to invest in bonds. Bond investors in Singapore have the option of adding bonds to their portfolio through: Individual bondsBond ETFs Actively managed bond funds Investing in Individual Bonds Singapore...

In this article we discuss:  Overview of commodities investingWhat drives the price of commodities The benefits of commodities investingHow to invest in gold stocks & ETFs How to invest in oil stocks & ETFs Commodities investing in 2023 Investing in commodities has historically been out of reach for everyday investors - with commodities investing...

The well-anticipated annual letter to shareholders from world renowned-investor Warren Buffett’s firm Berkshire Hathaway, was published this week. Buffett, also known as the “Oracle of Omaha”, called 2022 a “good year” for the firm, with its year end results including a record US$30.8 billion operating profit. However, it also posted...

Stocks and bonds have historically outperformed cash

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Syfe was built out of a desire to bringing greater transparency to the fees associated with investing, and remove the layers of hidden commissions charged by financial institutions. Comparing investment platforms by looking only at platform fees tells only half the story of what you truly pay when investing in...

All SGX-listed securities need to be held in the CDP. The CDP is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and its purpose is to safeguard you against any brokerage failure.