My Rewarding Investing Journey With Tiger After 1500 Days!

🌟🌟🌟Wow!  I have just received The Tiger Idol Badge after being with Tiger Brokers for 1500 Days!  That is 4 years of my life  and what an amazing journey it has been for me.

My goal has always been FIRE - Financial Independence Retire Early.  In order to achieve that goal, I seek passive income which I receive in dividend stocks as well as ETFs.

My strategy is Buy and Hold great stocks and ETFs and after 4 years, I am happy to say that it is a successful strategy.  

In my core portfolio, I have invested in $SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF(SPLG)$  which tracks the S&P500 Index.  This represents 500 of the largest and best US companies in just 1 trade.  These include the Magnificent 7 - $Apple(AAPL)$  , $Microsoft(MSFT)$  , $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$  , Amazon, Goggle, Meta Platforms and Tesla and many more. 

SPLG is the mini version of $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$  which is the largest most liquid ETF traded in the US.  However SPLG 's expense ratio is only 0.02%.  Dividends are paid every quarter and the current dividend yield of SPLG is 1.35%.  Over the 4 years period, I have been dollar cost averaging into SPLG.  This has resulted in a current return of  28%.

The other ETF in my core portfolio is $STI ETF(ES3.SI)$ .  This represents 30 of Singapore's best blue chips stocks in just 1 trade.  They include the 3 Big Singapore banks $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$  , OCBC and UOB as well as Singtel, Capitaland Commercial Trust, Singapore Airlines and many more. 

STI ETF is the oldest Singapore ETF with Assets Under Management of SGD 1.577 billion.  It has recently reached its 52 week  high of SGD 3.65.

Dividends are paid twice a year.  The current dividend yield is 4.75%.  I am currently up 25% on STI ETF which is pretty good compared to SPLG ETF.  

These are just 2 of my favourite ETFs in my core portfolio which I have been dollar cost averaging over the 4 year period.  I have not sold a single unit of these 2 ETFs during this time as I believe in holding them long term. 

I must confess that in the 4 year period there have been peaks and troughs, just like a roller coaster.  There was the Covid Pandemic which disrupted our lives as well as the markets.  But through it all, I have held on tight to my core portfolio, never giving up, always believing that in the long term, the stock markets will rise.  

 There will be challenges ahead but with the magic of compounding and lots of patience, I know that I will be rewarded handsomely with outsized gains in the future.  In the meantime, I also receive dividends which are a great source of passive income while waiting for capital growth. 

As the late great Charlie Munger likes to say "The Big Money is not in the Buying and Selling but in the Waiting". 

After 1500 Days with Tiger Brokers, I am happy to say that it has been a rewarding journey to be part of this wonderful community of Tiger Friends where I have learnt so much from the experts, laughed and cried and shared my joys and sorrows.  

A Big Thank You to Tiger Brokers and Everyone who have made this investing journey such a rewarding one. πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•

@Daily_Discussion  @TigerStars  @Tiger_comments  @MillionaireTiger  @CaptainTiger  


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  • Dumplinggogh
    Β·09-19
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    I've held on to STI ETF for at least 15 years and it's still negative for me. Every quarter I get a deduction of $2 for account maintenance too. Sigh.
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    • Wetiger:Β 
      Every dog have its day.
      09-23
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    • koolgal:Β 
      All the best πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      I believe that STI ETF is on an upward trend currently.
      09-19
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  • Barcode
    Β·09-18
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    πŸ₯‡πŸ†βœ¨πŸŒŸβœ¨ Congratulations on Reaching 1500 Days,@koolgal ! πŸ†πŸ₯‡πŸŒŸβœ¨πŸŒŸ

    Kia ora Tiger traders!

    Today, I raise a virtual toast to my incredible friend koolgal on Tiger, who’s just celebrated a monumental milestone: 1500 days with Tiger Brokers! πŸ₯³ That’s four years of strategic brilliance, patience, and a masterclass in long-term investing! koolgal, your commitment to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) is nothing short of inspiring. πŸ”₯

    Through the ups and downs of the market, including the rollercoaster of the pandemic, your steady hand and dedication to dollar-cost averaging has not only built a solid foundation, but it’s also earned you enviable returns, 25% on the STI ETF?! That’s the kind of success that speaks volumes about your investing prowess. πŸ“Šβœ¨ Your portfolio, anchored by top-tier ETFs like SPDR S&P 500 (SPLG) and STI ETF, showcases true diversification, and your patience in holding through thick and thin is a testament to your wisdom. πŸŒ±πŸ’Ό

    What I admire most about you, koolgal, is your ability to stay calm and composed in the stormiest of markets. πŸŒͺ️ Your approach is pure brilliance: "The Big Money is not in the Buying and Selling but in the Waiting," as Charlie Munger so wisely said. You've mastered the art of patience, allowing the magic of compounding to work its wonders, and now you’re reaping the rewards with passive income flowing in from dividends. πŸ’°πŸ“ˆ

    You’re always there for me, consistently answering every question and comment with insight and reliability πŸ’¬πŸ€, making you one of the most treasured members of our Tiger trading family. 🐯🌟 Your unwavering support has been nothing short of incredible. πŸ’¬πŸ’ͺπŸ©΅πŸ‡³πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬

    You are a true beacon in this community, a guiding light who has shared so much wisdom and insight. The way you’ve embraced buy-and-hold as a core strategy, sticking to it through all the market’s twists and turns, is not only impressive but a powerful lesson to us all. Your journey exemplifies what it means to be a thoughtful and disciplined investor.

    So here's to you, koolgal, the ultimate mentor and investor, someone we all look up to. You’ve shown us that the path to success is paved with resilience, dedication, and a steadfast belief in the future. Your achievements over these 1500 days are nothing short of spectacular, and we’re all fortunate to learn from you. πŸ™ŒπŸ’«πŸ’ͺπŸ†πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬πŸ©΅

    Happy trading ahead. And here's to your next 1500 days of success! 🍷🍾πŸ₯‚πŸ™ŒπŸŽ‰πŸ₯³         Cheers, BC πŸ€ 

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    • koolgal:Β 
      Appreciate your support and encouragement πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
      09-18
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks @Barcode 😍😍😍
      09-18
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    • koolgalReplying toQueengirlypops:Β 
      Thanks 😍😍😍
      09-18
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  • Tiger_Contra
    Β·09-20
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    Thank you @koolgal for your contribution.

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    • koolgal:Β 
      Many thanks @Tiger_Contra for your wonderful invitation to open a  Tiger Cash Boost Account.  I will definitely consider the offer to do so. 😍😍😍
      09-20
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  • KienBoon
    Β·09-18
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    Congratulations indeed. Thanks for sharing on the ETFs. Seems like SPDR ETF, Lion Phillips ETF, etc. nearing 52wk high. Which one still can buy in now ?
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    • koolgalReplying toKienBoon:Β 
      If you are buying, it is a great time as the Singapore Market is on fire especially the bank stocks.
      09-19
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    • koolgalReplying toKienBoon:Β 
      I got several notifications that some of my SReits are hitting 52 weeks high today.
      09-19
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    • KienBoonReplying tokoolgal:Β 
      @koolgal
      lol. Hope that the equities will rally progressively, especially MPACT, MLog, UOE etc. ESR seems quite stagnant. US equities dropped after the Fed cut.  Thought it is good news. Maybe uncertainty builds up momentarily and ease off towards closing. Hope upward move during overnight period.
      09-19
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  • nerdbull1669
    Β·09-18
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    Congratulations πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰! Cheers! Good job in building the passive income!
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    • koolgal:Β 
      All the best to you πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸŒˆπŸŒˆπŸŒˆ
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      I know that there is a  lot of hardwork and time put in to do so. 😍😍😍
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks for sharing your valuable insights through all the wonderful posts you have written. πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
      09-19
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  • Sufigus
    Β·09-24
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    Very inspiring! Good example of time in the market beats timing the market! 

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    • koolgal:Β 
      All the best πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-24
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Appreciate your positive feedback πŸ™
      09-24
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks 😍😍😍
      09-24
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  • 1PC
    Β·09-18
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    Congratulations πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰ [Allin] [USD] [Love]
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    • koolgal:Β 
      All the best πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-18
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks 😍😍😍
      09-18
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  • Barcode
    Β·09-18
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    Congratulations πŸ₯‚ πŸΎπŸ™ŒπŸ₯³πŸŽ‰πŸ†πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬πŸ’ͺ🩡 Cheers, BC πŸ€
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    • koolgalReplying toBarcode:Β 
      It's something to cherish πŸ’•πŸ’•πŸ’•
      09-18
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    • BarcodeReplying tokoolgal:Β 
      Back at you πŸ’―β£οΈ
      09-18
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    • BarcodeReplying tokoolgal:Β 
      lol, only 1500 I could track down. A special day for you! Cheers, BC πŸ€
      09-18
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  • CMLeong
    Β·09-19
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    ζ­ε–œπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’΅πŸ’΅
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Have a wonderful day 🌈🌈🌈
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      All the bestπŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks 😍😍😍
      09-19
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  • Tiger_comments
    Β·09-19
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    Congrats and thanks for being β€œTiger Idolβ€œ!!!!!

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    • Tiger_commentsReplying tokoolgal:Β 
      [Tongue][Tongue][love you][love you][Heart][Heart]
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      I can attribute my success to learning from the many experts in our Tiger Community.
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Many thanks @Tiger_comments 😍😍😍
      09-19
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  • DavidSG
    Β·09-20
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    Congrats and may the market be with you!
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    • koolgal:Β 
      All the best πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-20
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    • koolgal:Β 
      May you be equally blessed too πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-20
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks 😍😍😍
      09-20
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  • ianiann
    Β·09-23
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    TRADING AND INVEST META WITH TIGER TRADEπŸ€‘πŸ€‘πŸ€‘πŸ€‘
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Best of luck πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-24
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks 😍😍😍
      09-24
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  • Keanlj
    Β·09-23
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    How much is the gain now in dollar term? Six figures?
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Best of luck πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-24
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    • koolgal:Β 
      It can be better but I am holding my portfolio long term.
      09-24
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  • SPACE ROCKET
    Β·09-19
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    Congratulations darling! ❀️🩷❀️🩷
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    • koolgal:Β 
      All the best πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks for your wonderful support and encouragement 😍😍😍
      09-19
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  • AlpineSnow
    Β·09-19
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    Well said and great job. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
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    • koolgal:Β 
      All the best πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Appreciate your support and encouragement πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™
      09-19
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks 😍😍😍
      09-19
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  • jislandfund
    Β·09-19
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    truly blessed koolgal
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    • koolgal:Β 
      May you be just as blessed too. πŸŒˆπŸŒˆπŸŒˆπŸ€πŸ€πŸ€πŸ’°πŸ’°πŸ’°
      09-20
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks 😍😍😍
      09-20
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  • jgaldon
    Β·09-20
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    awesome write up, thanks for sharing
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Best of luck πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-21
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Have a wonderful weekend 🌈🌈🌈
      09-21
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      Thanks for your positive feedback 😍😍😍
      09-21
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  • Benjee
    Β·09-23
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    ROR 30% with 51% win rate??? [Facepalm]
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Best of luck πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-24
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    • koolgal:Β 
      That is computed by the Tiger App.
      09-24
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    • Benjee:Β 
      Over 4 years
      09-23
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  • icycrystal
    Β·09-18
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    congratulations!
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    • koolgal:Β 
      All the best πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-18
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks for your support and encouragement 😍😍😍
      09-18
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  • TC2333
    Β·09-23
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    Great & brilliant
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Best of luck πŸ€πŸ€πŸ€
      09-24
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    • koolgal:Β 
      Thanks 😍😍😍
      09-24
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