$Grab Holdings(GRAB)$  , is a stock to invest now? Analyst reported that grab is cutting cost, seen as a move towards profitability (Straits Times December 19 2022).

If I have $5000, I may hesitate to buy Grab despite its bold aim to break even in second half 2024. I would probably buy T bills or place in Fixed Deposits in the meantime.

I will start reviewing the possibility of my investment in Grab in early 2024 when its profitability target is clearer.

Right now, my confidence in Grab is not high given the following factors. 

One, it is still not making money, which is against my principle of share investment. 

Second its share prices have fallen from a high of some $13 to its cuurent low of around $ 3 plus.

Third, it faces challenges in overseas market like Indonesia where GoTo is a strong contender. 

Fourth, its labour intensive businesses in delivery n transportation faces manpower challenges in Singapore.

Fifth, I like and use Grabpay but it faces tough competition from other payment platforms, which offers greater rewards for my use lately.

Its venture into digital banking with Singtel seems promising but faces competition from traditional banks and other digital banks like TRUST digital banks.

Rising energy prices affect delivery and ride hailing while rising interests eat into operational costs.

As much as I love Grab, as for now, I will not invest in it. I hope I can own some of its shares in near future soon

I have faith in it, given its market dominance in 480 cities across 8 countries. It is a matter of time when dark clouds dissipates and rainbow appears in the horizon. That is the time I will start to put my money in the business and ride the upward trend. I hope to reap capital gains and handsome dividends from it. 

Just my opinion. Not meant to encourage or discourage you. Each of us have our own personal investing strategy and philosophy. 

Best wishes and early Christmas greetings. May Santa-claus grant or give us nice presents on Christmas day and May the new year brings us joy and happiness and wealth. 

# 💰 Stocks to watch today?(20 Dec)

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  • Nase
    ·2022-12-21
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    Recently I stop speculating and start looking at what would be better for ASEAN


    Just imagine if Grab is out of business / well dont argue on Gojek but if grab is no longer there most of us will suffer


    So i buy [Cool]
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    • bernardtayet
      A good strategy. Best wishes.
      2022-12-22
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  • Kiyosumi
    ·2022-12-19
    Not many stocks can consistently  beat the yield from tbills. Should be careful buying in bear markets. Good article
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    • bernardtayet
      Thanks for sharing your views
      2022-12-19
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  • VinkaloZendo
    ·2022-12-19
    Interesting read.
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  • SureWinkiat
    ·2022-12-19
    grab is making money buy yet to profits because they are keep expanding business.

    grab high was 17. not 13.

    Indonesia the grab is on top list.

    in singapore grab is the most user apps

    grabpay everywhere accept. and digital bank is the future

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    • bernardtayet
      Thanks for the sharing and your views. I respect your comments.
      2022-12-19
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  • SureWinkiat
    ·2022-12-19
    haha. you are totally wrong about grab
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    • bernardtayet
      Thank you for your views.
      2022-12-19
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  • frosti
    ·2022-12-20
    Amazing performance by GRAB to beat forecasts !!! They are near making a profit !!! See it go to $3.50 soon !!!
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  • pixiezz
    ·2022-12-20
    What is positive is Grab earnings is starting to do better and the shorts on Wall Street can keep the negative tone but Grab will continue to implement and succeed to become a very profitable biz.
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  • HiddenDragon
    ·2022-12-19
    I think you are comparing the wrong businesses... pls dun mislead
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  • wigglyz
    ·2022-12-20
    This company should make money when Indonesia enters the 21st century in 20 years
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  • FunnyFun
    ·2022-12-23
    Ok
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  • 滚股怪
    ·2022-12-20
    wow
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  • Joe Lamborgh
    ·2022-12-20
    Ok
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  • hehorhe
    ·2022-12-19
    ok
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  • Celinejp
    ·2022-12-19
    Tq
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  • Taitrade
    ·2022-12-19
    👍🏻
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  • FunnyFun
    ·2022-12-19
    Great
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  • Flokayson
    ·2022-12-19
    👍
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  • olddirtbag
    ·2022-12-19
    comment
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    • bernardtayet
      Thanks. Trade with care.
      2022-12-19
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  • AnthonyFoo
    ·2022-12-19
    thanks
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  • AlanTiger
    ·2022-12-19
    Okk
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