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Why Evolution AB’s share price dropped in Q3 2025
Evolution AB faced challenges in Q3 due to regulatory issues in Asia and cybersecurity concerns. However, its global growth, strong margins, and solid long-term fundamentals indicate a more resilient outlook than the current share price reflects.

Ben Tan
Nov 26, 2025


The Marshmallow Test: Investing and delayed gratification
Ever wonder why some people are better at saving and achieving long-term goals? The answer lies in delayed gratification.

Vann Lim
Nov 24, 2025


2 free tools I use before investing in ETFs
Fund overlap and fund correlation are two critical metrics. You don’t want to invest in two funds that are identical or too different.

Ben Tan
Nov 11, 2025


Why does Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE) matter in REIT investing?
Weighted Average Lease Expiry is important in REIT investing. But what does having long WALE mean? Is a REIT with short WALE bad?

Ben Tan
Nov 3, 2025


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
Oct 26, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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

Ben Tan
Oct 6, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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