SGX Orb Awards 2026 – thank you!
Dear readers, This week, SG Budget Babe was named the #GoTo platform at the SGX Orb Awards 2026. I wanted to take this moment to express my heartfelt thanks to…
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What’s the best way to buy the S&P 500 in Singapore?
XUS will soon be listed on SGX on 13 October, alongside 3 other new UCITS ETFs covering the Nasdaq 100, MSCI World and an equal-weight S&P 500 strategy. Here’s your guide to how each of them work.
What Is a CDP Account—and Do Singapore Investors Still Need One in 2026?
For decades, Singapore investors have used CDP accounts to hold local shares directly in their names. But with cheaper online brokers and custodian accounts becoming the norm, is CDP still necessary— or is it becoming a relic of the past?
Are Custody Accounts Safe? A Singapore Investor’s Guide to CDP vs Broker Custody
If you buy SGX-listed securities through a broker and they do not show up in your CDP account, does that mean you do not really own them? Here’s what Singapore investors need to know about CDP vs broker custody accounts — and how to decide which setup works better for you.
It will now cost less to buy SGX-listed stocks
Investors who were previously priced out of certain stocks on SGX can now rejoice! The minimum board lot size will be reduced from 100 to 10. Here’s what that means for you.
Short games vs long games
The investor says they’re playing the long game, but then looks at the short-term trader and lusts after their rewards instead. No wonder there’s an emotional disconnect.
Could the tides be changing?
Last year was the first time since 2017 that international stocks outpaced the US. For the last 5 years, the predominant narrative on social media was to “just dollar-cost average…
A better way for Singapore investors to trade options
We no longer have to stay up past midnight anymore to trade options. Introducing the world’s first pre-market US options trading platform, which is also the only brokerage in Singapore right now that allows you to trade during your after-office hours of 5pm – 10.30pm.
Is it too late to invest in the Straits Times Index today?
The Straits Times Index (STI) has surged to record highs again – the highest in its entire history. But for investors, the real question is: where do we go from here? And can this growth last?
2025 Financial Review
Released my book. Saw more multi-baggers. Dealt with haters. And yes, I managed to beat the S&P 500 again.