The upcoming U.S. presidential election, set for November 5, 2024, is expected to have profound implications for the economy and financial markets. The race, featuring Donald Trump for the Republican Party and Kamala Harris for the Democratic Party, has investors closely watching each candidate’s policy stance, as their win could influence tax rates, regulatory landscapes, […]
The Little Book of Common Sense Investing (Bogle): Summary and Key Ideas Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTe “The Little Book of Common Sense Investing” by John C. Bogle argues that the surest way for an ordinary investor to build wealth is to buy a low-cost index fund (a fund that […]
The yen carry trade has long been a cornerstone of global financial strategies, allowing investors to leverage Japan’s low-interest rates for higher returns abroad. However, recent developments have put this once-reliable trade under pressure. In this blog post, I will explain what the yen carry trade is, its historical context, the reasons behind its current […]
Last week, we conducted another online workshop on the basics of trading and investing, and since it is a SkillsFuture Credit-Eligible Course, participants could use their SkillsFuture credits to pay for the course instead of cash. Thanks for the support! During the 9 hours of training, participants learnt portfolio strategies to build and protect their […]
What Are CFDs (Contracts for Difference) and How Do They Work? Last updated: 3 July 2026 · By Spencer Li, CFTe A CFD (Contract for Difference) is an agreement between you and a broker to exchange the difference in an asset’s price from when you open the trade to when you close it, without ever […]
