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Why is evaluating company management important in investing?
Assessing company management is key in investing. Learn from leaders like Warren Buffett and Elon Musk.

Ben Tan
3 days ago


Insights from Charlie Munger's fireside chat: Lessons on investing, irrationality, and more
Charlie Munger shares key investment lessons emphasising patience, quality, and awareness of biases.

Ben Tan
Oct 17


Does the Straits Times Index really reflect Singapore’s economy?
The Straits Times Index (STI) tracks the market, not Singapore’s economy. And these are Ben's thoughts.

Ben Tan
Oct 10


Think you know what capital is? Think again.
The skill of capital: knowing when to raise, conserve, or create it.

Ben Tan
Oct 6


The Fed’s rate cuts are here. Now what for Singapore investors?
Low interest rates are forcing investors to rethink fixed deposits. Here’s how to explore smarter alternatives.

Ben Tan
Sep 19


Adyen’s stock price plunge: Short-term pain or long-term opportunity?
Adyen’s share price fell on tariffs and FX headwinds, but its long-term fundamentals remain strong.

Ben Tan
Sep 15


The myth of perfection: Mohnish Pabrai's timeless investing lessons
Learn Mohnish Pabrai’s timeless investing lessons: focus on valuation, embrace imperfection, seek frugal leaders, and back small-cap founders with durable moats.

Ben Tan
Sep 3


Goalkeeper saves are the secret weapon of smart investors
Capital preservation matters more than chasing returns. Learn how smart investors win by avoiding stock losses and making crucial saves.

Ben Tan
Aug 24


How I use Good-till-Cancelled (GTC) orders to buy great companies at great prices?
I placed a Good-Till-Cancelled (GTC) order to buy General Dynamics at my target price while I was asleep. This hands-off approach allowed me to achieve a 30% gain.

Ben Tan
Aug 13


How dividends fit into my investment strategy (and when they don’t)
I used to chase high-yield stocks to fund my MBA, but my view on dividends has evolved. In this blog, I share how dividends fit into my investment strategy today—and the red flags I watch for.

Ben Tan
Aug 6


From sceptic to shareholder: How my Xiaomi investment paid off
I turned a Xiaomi stock investment into a 104.3% return with a 15.6% CAGR. Here’s how I doubled my investment by sticking to my thesis, reviewing regularly, and holding through volatility — even when the stock was down 50%.

Ben Tan
Jul 26


WACC vs. ROIC: The ultimate investment showdown
I explain why I compare Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) with the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) to show whether a company truly creates value.

Ben Tan
Jul 16


How do covered call ETFs work? And why might they (or might not) suit you?
Covered call ETFs generate income by selling call options on their stocks. Learn what a covered call ETF is, how it works, and who should invest in it for steady income and downside protection.

Ben Tan
Jun 26


Think volatility is risky? Warren Buffett says you’re looking at it wrong.
Volatility isn’t the real risk. Ignorance is. Learn how Warren Buffett views volatility, why beta and volatility don’t tell the full story, and what truly defines investment risk.

Ben Tan
Jun 5


The surprising connection between fitness and finances.
Build your body, grow your wealth. Understand how long-term thinking, compounding, and discipline connect fitness and finance.

Ben Tan
May 21


These five return ratios sound the same. But only two really matter for me.
Confused by ROIC, ROCE, ROE, ROA, and ROI? Learn the key differences, what they really mean, and which ones matter most when analysing stocks.

Ben Tan
May 6
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