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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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