duseve
2022-04-14

My most memorable investment in the first quarter would be my purchase of the Singapore bank stocks, DBS, UOB, and OCBC. 

At a time when the market was bullish on bank stocks, I opened positions in all 3 banks. Similar to many people, I received the advicethat bank stocks will not lose, and I believedthat in the long term, these investments would lead to gains. So I focused my entire portfolio on these stocks.

However, the early bearishness of these stocks were quickly erased when bank stocks went on a bullish path soon afterwards. Not only did my early gains get wiped out, but I am in the red on bank stocks right now. 

From this, I learnt the importance of diversifying my portfolio. Putting everything into any single sector, even presumably strong sectors like finance, may lead to overall gains in the long term. In the mid term, however, there could be losses. When developments occur that affect the whole industry, your entire portfolio might rise, but your entire portfoliomay also fall. 

So I come back to the advice that many seasoned investors and professionals give: always diversify your portfolio. This will be my investment plan for the rest of 2022: to partially close some of my bank positions so that I can purchase stocks in other sectors. It might hurt to sell in the red in the short term, but it can be a sound choice in the long term. 

Even though I have sustained some losses, I've also learnt, firsthand, a sound investmentprinciple. I hope that others can learn from my experience, too. 

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Comments

  • ahyi
    2022-04-14
    ahyi
    good read [smile]
  • pandalinden
    2022-04-15
    pandalinden
    so sorry about yr losses. however with better understanding and planning I wish you will get back yr capital and become a successful investor.  please take care.
    • duseve
      Thank you so much! You’re so kind. I wish you all the best with your investments, too, take care!
  • WeeSin
    2022-04-14
    WeeSin
    Good article
  • KITkat
    2022-04-15
    KITkat
    Your sharing deserves Like, while people always only share they profit.
  • labbiT
    2022-04-14
    labbiT
    Singapore bank stocks are great dividend plays
    • duseve
      That’s true, thanks for reminding :)
  • Iewhet
    2022-04-17
    Iewhet
    To diversify the portfolio into different sector will be good. However, finance sector like singapore banks is doing well and likely to do so in future. Continue to accumulate and average is also good
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