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Warren Buffett on risk: Why volatility is not the same as investment risk
Warren Buffett believes volatility is not the same as risk. True investment risk comes from overpaying, weak business fundamentals, and not understanding what you own.

Ben Tan
3 days ago


Johor-Singapore RTS and North Singapore Property: Will it affect prices, demand, and rent?
The Johor-Singapore RTS is getting closer to launch, and many people are asking whether it will change the property market in northern Singapore. My view is this: yes, but only in a selective way.

Ben Tan
Apr 16


The 3 biggest ETF investing mistakes I made as a beginner and how I avoid them
I share the 3 biggest ETF investing mistakes I made, from ignoring fees to missing ETF overlap, and how beginners can avoid them.

Ben Tan
Apr 14


Vela Bay: Singapore new launch analysis
Vela Bay review. Explore price, estimated launch PSF, unit mix, Bayshore MRT connectivity, sea-view potential, Bayshore transformation, pros, cons, and investment potential.

Ben Tan
Apr 8


Singapore property market Q1 2026: HDB resale prices dip while private home prices edge up
Singapore’s property market sent a mixed signal in Q1 2026. HDB resale prices dipped slightly, but million-dollar flats still rose. Private home prices continued climbing, though at a slower pace. Here is what the latest HDB and URA flash estimates mean for buyers, sellers, and the broader Singapore property market.

Ben Tan
Apr 4


DaVita Q4 2025 results, FY2025 review, and 2026 outlook
DaVita’s Q4 2025 results were solid, but FY2025 was a mixed year. Revenue improved, adjusted EPS rose, but treatment volumes stayed weak.

Ben Tan
Apr 3


Fresenius Medical Care Q4 and FY2025 results: Strong recovery, but what about 2026?
Fresenius Medical Care delivered strong Q4 2025 results and improved meaningfully in FY2025 versus FY2024. But with reimbursement tailwinds fading and new investments rising, 2026 looks like a transition year.

Ben Tan
Apr 1


Stock order types explained: Market order, limit order, stop order and trailing stop
Learn how market orders, limit orders, stop orders, stop-limit orders, and trailing stop orders work so you can trade with better price control and risk management.

Ben Tan
Mar 30


HDB upgraders in 2026: Why managing expectations matters more than ever
Thinking of upgrading from your HDB to a condo? In this article, we break down how rising BTO supply, lower subscription rates, more MOP flats, and limited private housing supply can affect your selling price, timeline, and upgrade strategy in Singapore.

Ben Tan
Mar 23


Pinery Residences: Singapore new launch analysis
Pinery Residences Tampines new launch breakdown—estimated pricing, unit mix, and a 2BR–5BR price matrix, benchmarked against Treasure at Tampines and Parktown Residence, plus 3 pros and 3 cons to help you decide.

Vann Lim
Mar 12


Value trap investing: Why cheap stocks are not always good investments?
A low stock price does not always mean a good investment. Many stocks look cheap but end up destroying shareholder value — what investors call a value trap.

Ben Tan
Mar 10


My stock analysis for the London Stock Exchange Group
My stock analysis for LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) — a global financial infrastructure and data platform with recurring revenue from analytics, index licensing, and post-trade services. This investment thesis explains its economic moat, key risks, ROIC considerations, and why it fits a long-term, quality-compounding strategy.

Ben Tan
Mar 3


How we sold Ascent @ 456 within one month at the highest price in 2025
In this case study, we break down the data-driven pricing strategy, real-time market analysis, and strategic property marketing approach we used to position this District 12 condo for both investors and own-stay buyers in Singapore’s competitive property market.

Vann Lim
Feb 26


How Barnett Helzberg sold his company to Warren Buffett
Explores the key lessons from Barnett Helzberg's journey, illustrating how he transformed Helzberg Diamonds into a retail giant that attracted the attention of Warren Buffett.

Ben Tan
Feb 22


Adyen vs PayPal in 2025: Q4 results, full-year performance, and 2026 outlook
Adyen and PayPal 2025 in-depth analysis covering Q4 2025 results, full-year 2025 performance and 2026 outlook.

Ben Tan
Feb 21


Why stable property prices matter to the Singapore government, but foreigners don’t see it that way
How government policy supports long-term price resilience and why Singapore real estate is viewed as a safe-haven asset for foreign investors.

Vann Lim
Feb 16


Evolution AB: 2025 growth is slowing — but is the moat cracking?
Evolution AB stock analysis 2026: revenue slowdown, Europe ring-fencing impact, Asia cybersecurity issues, margins outlook, intrinsic value update, growth risks ahead.

Ben Tan
Feb 9


Investing beyond numbers: Philip Fisher's legacy of growth-oriented strategies
Philip Fisher's investment approach, in his 15-point checklist, transformed stock evaluation by prioritising qualitative factors.

Ben Tan
Feb 3


Singapore property market 2025: Calm, stable, and finally rational again
Analysis of Singapore's property market in 2025 focuses on trends in private residential prices and the HDB resale market.

Ben Tan
Jan 28


Fresenius Medical Care's share price is down in Jan 2026: Time to revisit the fundamentals
Fresenius Medical Care AG's share price has declined in Jan 2026, raising questions for long-term investors. This analysis reviews FMS’s fundamentals.

Ben Tan
Jan 23
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