The Basics of Asset Allocation
Introduction In early March 2020, the major outbreak of the COVID-19 virus around the world caused the global stock market to suffer 30% losses overall, hurting a huge proportion of stock market players. However, with the rise of uncertainty, gold, a prominent safe-haven asset, has experienced price spikes. This inverse relationship between gold and the […]
The Case of Small-Cap Equities
When investors begin to hunt for investment opportunities, companies with well-built reputations are usually the first to pop up in their minds as these companies are portrayed as a relatively secure investment. As a result, many smaller sized firms are left unnoticed. Some investors even consider small-cap stocks as purely speculative instruments due to its […]
Unit Trust
“Those who fail to plan, plan to fail” – This quote is so famous, it has permeated every nook and cranny. However, not everyone has truly realised and integrated such understanding into their lives, especially when it comes to financial planning. The areas of financial planning include cash management, risk management, investment planning, tax planning, […]
