I think Netherlands is like $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.A)$   they have the Rolls Royce at the centre of defence, namely Big Virg who is rock solid and the backbone of the team just like Mr Buffett is for Berkshire. Just like the stock, Netherlands don't display flashy moves but are steady most of the time. 

The recent months has been depressing for my portfolio to an extent that I no longer check on them [Facepalm] The stocks which I've been anticipating for a long time plunged ridiculously although the companies are still doing fine, if not great. One thing I've learnt, at least for myself, never put all eggs in a basket especially for anyone for who has a low appetite for risks. Diversification is the key. It's true that your rewards might not be as lucrative but it surely allows you sleep better at night! So my way going forward is focusing more on ETFs by investing steadily on a monthly basis. Wish me luck [smile] 

I'll keep DCA into the ETFs in my portfolio such as $SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF(SPLG)$  $KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF(KWEB)$   and $Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF(SCHD)$  . The market is still highly-volatile and will probably stay at such conditions for a foreseeable future so it's almost for sure that I won't make any rash decisions in my investments due to my low appetite for risks especially in times like this #stayinvested 

I'm going to keep buying $KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF(KWEB)$   The Chinese government has loosened their Zero-Covid policy and Chinese stocks has been alive once more. Money is flowing again and people might say it's overbought but guess what? Their economy is undeniable a force to be reckoned with and it will stay that way for a foreseeable future. That being said, Imma keep firing my bullets whilst the price is affordable [Grin] 

My earliest exposure to football was during the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and Korea. The final was a thrilling affair with Ronaldo (the OG, not CR7[LOL] ) in his own element alongside his fellow "R" s, namely Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos and the rest. They Samba-ed their way to the World Cup trophy in an enthralling final which ended in 2-0 with Ronaldo scoring a brace. After the World Cup, the football fever did not fade. I was a primarily school kid back then. The craze really caught onto everyone. Football games during the PT classes were never the same again, with a friend of mine even spotting the weird Ronaldo haircut which looks horrible by the way[Chuckle]  That World Cup will forever have a special place in my heart, being my first

It will still be pretty hawkish. During such period, I choose to stay less invested in tech stocks as they're quite susceptible to interest rate hikes and market sentiment. It'd be a decent idea to start allocating a portion of our funds in some fixed rate bonds since it's not everyday we have sky-rocketting interest rates, which might also mean it will gradually be reduced too because what goes up must come come down, right? [Sly] Another way to keep investing in such volatile market is to buy into high dividend stocks which are not cyclical. These are the companies which provide our essential items. They are all but certain to withstand any type of markets. #stayinvested

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$  I don't understand the business model well enough to invest in their stock although the price has plunged. Besides, Elon Musk has been putting quite some effort on Twitter lately so his focus on Tesla has somehow lessened at least for now. Unless I have some extra cash lying around, I dare not place any fund in stocks which I don't really have a good grasp due to my relatively low risk appetite no matter how low the price is. Invest in your circle of competence guys [Sly] 

$Walt Disney(DIS)$ The movie that I look forward to the most would be Deadpool 3. It'll surely be hilarious and action-packed, just like the first two films. However, the reason why I'm so pumped for this upcoming sequel is the comeback of The Wolverine! Just when I thought Hugh Hackman has already hung up the claws for good after Logan, *SNIKT he's back! But well, the release date (2024) is still quite a distant future [Smug]  Since  Marvel has been bought by Disney in 2009, it's a gift that keeps on giving. Movies after movies, series after series, they just kept scaling new heights (minus probably some not-up-to-mark series recently [LOL] ) . Will they profit from those upcoming series/movies? Probably. Bu

I'm using Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and WhatsApp and a daily basis to an extent of these becoming an integral part of my daily life. For me, the amount of fund Mark allocated into the Metaverse is astonishing, given the fact that it's a concept which seems pretty far-fetched from out current lifestyle. But who am I to comment on that, because the Internet once once an laughing stock. Fast forward to today, Internet has become a must-have in our daily life... One minute without it and we're back living on the stone age [LOL]  Same probably goes for their investment in the metaverse research, it will come good one day and bring them humongous returns or probably not because of the amount of "players" in that field already. Everyone will have a niche in this new field inste

Sorry guys, I'm late to the party [LOL]  At the point of my writing, the November CPI has been released and all the stocks have been soaring even before the market has started. With that as a reference, the interest rate that will be announced on 15th December will most probably be less hawkish, which means a 0.5 basis point hike. Will the CPI rise again? We might need a crystal ball to tell us BUT all signs are pointing to the beginning of a long recovery path. The hikes will persist perhaps throughout the year 2023 but at a slower rate. That being said, we still have a long way until the bull market. It's time to slowly buy into the market so that we can reap the benefits when the Bull is finally here. #stayinvested

$Tesla Motors(TSLA)$  Not sure what Elon Musk thoughts are. His actions have been at times mind-boggling. He's been super active on Twitter recently since his takeover. One can only do so much. That being said, his focus has been somehow diverted to Twitter so his attention on Tesla might have to take a backseat for a foreseeable duration. I personally would not touch Tesla's stock due to the uncertainties and my lack of grasp of that particular field. 

The WC is already at its climax! The final is upon us, it's Argentina vs France. If Lionel Messi's Argentina can claim the victory in the final, the G.O.A.T. debate of this era can finally be laid to rest. But let's not count the current Cup's holder France out. They are a team full of superstars spearheaded by the lethal strike force of Mbappe and Giroud. They have every chance in the world to dash Messi's coveted hope. Let's make our one last match prediction and end this edition of World Cup on a high [Cool] 

For me, the recent CPI announcements are creating a false sense of relief among all traders and investors alike. With that being said, I do think that the interest rate raise will be here to stay throughout the year 2023 albeit a less aggressive surge and the dead cat bounce will end soon with a massive plunge in stock prices on the horizon. That's when we will pump in more into the value stocks to lead a more ideal lifestyle when the market recovers fully or in other words, when the bull market is finally here [Sly] 

Congratulations to Tiger Brokers for bagging these 2 well-deserved award [Cool] My personal experience dealing with the customer service have been nothing short of delightful. The first time I approached the agents was after I signed up for Tiger Brokers and making my first ever deposit into my account. It was actually a nerve-wracking experience because it involved quite a huge sum and the worst part is the fund did not go through after one day of waiting which I assume was the waiting period [Blush] The customer agent was very reassuring in his/her words, calmly explaining to me what went wrong and guided me step-by-step on how to make a proper deposit to which I'm very thankful because I really thought my deposit has evaporated just like that

If I were Buffett, I'd be spending quite a huge chunk of my fortune to fund the research for some diseases/illnesses which are deemed incurable at the moment to make the world a better place. At the same time, I'd keep dollar cost averaging into those index type ETF. At this point, I'd also establish institutions to educate the people about financial education starting from a young age apart from maths and science which are essential for the sustainability of the humanity. 

Missing a stock rally is just a missed opportunity. Great opportunities are everywhere as long as you have an eye for that. We might have missed the boat on a certain stock but there is always another stock which has similar if not greater potential. Better still, it might not even be a stock after all! It could be another investment vehicle. However, being caught in a downtrend is kinda bad in my opinion. Although one might say it's just paper loss as long as you don't sell it, the truth is your money is stucked in the stock market and many of us are too reluctant to let it go or cut loss until it spirals all the way to a pathetic price. That being said, I'd rather miss a rally then being caught in a downtrend. 

Seems like the market is losing its steam and the inevitable plunge is around the corner. That being said, it's almost time to start shooting the bullets which you've been saving for quite some time. This month or next month or even later, nobody can tell as we're not the ones with the crystal ball. We can only anticipate and once the plunge is here (provided you've done your prior research and have ample fund left) be prepared to take your chances and real the rewards later on when the mess is over. 

I'd prefer to profit from a great company rather than a mediocre company at a low price because profiting from a so-so company stock is a once-in-a-blue-moon kind of experience. It comes few and far between with huge risk of plunging anytime with little hope making a comeback. Meanwhile, a great company will provide you with longevity and stability and that's exactly what we want as a value investor for our portfolio. 

I chose Tiger because it's one of the available S'pore legalised platform which allows me to trade globally. It allows me to trade worry-free without the need to worry it'll go bust one day just like that. The 1st post I made was about the reason why I prefer ETFs over stocks. The 1st stock I traded using Tiger Broker was an ETF named KWEB. It's been a less than pleasant experience holding it since then but it has slightly changed for the better recently, and hopefully lesser delisting fears will occur in the near future. 

I used to be quite reluctant to invest in Chinese stocks due to the fear of delisting, no thanks to the fall from grace of the once legendary Alibaba. In fact, I'm still on the fence when it comes to investing in them. However, the fact that China has overtaken the Japanese as the world's 2nd largest economy has proved that they are a force to be reckoned with despite their current mind-boggling Zero Covid policy [Facepalm] After doing some studies on a few Chinese companies, I've decided to go for an ETF, known as $KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF(KWEB)$ , which comprises of a list of Chinese stocks instead of buying individual stocks due to my aforementioned reservation. As for the positive sign, probably there's no telling it due to their unpredictable government policies. H