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Learn from my investing mistakes: 3 hard lessons every investor must learn
Ben’s three timeless investing lessons on when to sell, business ownership mindset, and avoiding price-driven decisions for long-term success.

Ben Tan
Dec 23, 2025


The Everyday Essentials Triangle — Why convenience drives long-term property value?
Daily conveniences drive stronger demand, better resale value, and long-term capital appreciation for new launch and resale condos. Learn why.

Vann Lim
Dec 19, 2025


The Railway Mania Bubble: 3 timeless investing lessons from a 19th-century disaster
Uncover timeless investing lessons from the Railway Mania Bubble—understand bubbles, manage risk, and invest smarter through diversification and strong fundamentals.

Ben Tan
Dec 15, 2025


Supply–demand dynamics & absorption rate: The indicator every new launch buyer misses
We break down how supply–demand dynamics and absorption rates shape new-launch profitability, resale value, and rental demand—so you can pick the right unit with data-backed confidence.

Vann Lim
Dec 13, 2025


Why developer quality matters more than most buyers realise
Learn why developer quality and execution track record matter when choosing a profitable new launch in Singapore.

Vann Lim
Dec 9, 2025


Compounding wealth: 7 lessons from Nick Sleep's unconventional investment path
Nick Sleep's investment strategy focuses on "compounding machines" led by dedicated founders. He values shared scaled economics, price give-back strategies, and diversified strengths over singular advantages. Sleep prioritises founder-led firms, long-lasting information, and a lollapalooza moat, akin to Charlie Munger's emphasis on enduring businesses.

Ben Tan
Dec 8, 2025


5 things you need to be aware of the acid test
Learn about the acid test, an important financial ratio assessing short-term financial health, while considering its limitations.

Ben Tan
Dec 1, 2025


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


Unlocking your property’s hidden value: A simple guide to home equity loans in Singapore
Learn how home equity loans work in Singapore, who qualifies, and how much you can borrow.

Ben Tan
Nov 18, 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 foreign investors love Singapore real estate?
Foreign investors are drawn to Singapore real estate for its political stability, transparent policies, strong currency, and limited land supply.

Vann Lim
Nov 8, 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


Why transaction volume matters more than you think — The Trilinq vs Parc Riviera
Learn how transaction volume impacts condo resale value and see how The Trilinq and Parc Riviera show clear price momentum through steady sales.

Ben Tan
Oct 22, 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


HDB resale growth slows, private property still rising: What it means for you
HDB resale slows while private home prices rise in Q3 2025. Learn what Singapore’s housing market split means for buyers, sellers, and upgraders.

Vann Lim
Oct 11, 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 Bala Curve: What it means for 99-Year homes (and your exit strategy)
Learn how Singapore’s Bala curve impacts 99-year leasehold property value, bank loans, CPF usage, and resale demand.

Vann Lim
Sep 24, 2025
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