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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


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


SERS vs VERS: What they mean for HDB owners and the resale market
SERS offers rare, generous buyouts for older HDBs, while VERS provides a voluntary, modest exit at around 70 years. With the speculative factor gone, resale prices for ageing flats may soften, making financial planning key for homeowners and buyers.

Ben Tan
Aug 22, 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


Don't panic, plan smarter: What the new SSD means for you
The 2025 Seller Stamp Duty changes aim to slow sub-sale activities and discourage short-term flipping. Find out what this change means for property owners and how it could shape pricing, strategy, and timelines for serious buyers and investors in Singapore’s property market.

Vann Lim
Jul 30, 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
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