Money and Me
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Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started, manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.
MAY 24, 2024
24/05/24 - Money and Me: Why have US markets surged? Why do older Singaporeans prefer these stocks?Michelle Martin and guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend. Stocks discuss the healthy showing in May for US markets. They also explore the investment preferences of older vs. younger investors in Singapore, what the MSCI's recent deletions from the Singapore index mean for the five companies involved, and the outlook for emerging markets for the rest of the year.
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MAY 23, 2024
23/05/24 - Money and Me: Investing in Alibaba and copper, Ultimate Long-Term Growth Investments, and Indian Stock Market InsightsHear an astonished Michelle realise the show has benefitted at least one prominent investor in this episode where we dive into the essential metrics for investing in Alibaba, the run up in copper prices and discover what investors should consider before investing in the Indian stock market. Guest: Swapnil Mishra, Founder, WealthZen & Adjunct Mentor, Singapore Management University
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MAY 21, 2024
21/05/24 - Money and Me: Are you better off with or without an Investment Linked Insurance Plan or ILP?Michelle Martin delves into the world of investment linked insurance plans (ILPs) with guest Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities. Discover when ILPs might make sense, considering your liquidity needs and costs. Hear about the differences between ILPs and alternative instruments, and analyze the risks, benefits, and common misconceptions of ILPs. Elijah provides insights and advice for anyone considering these hybrid financial products.
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MAY 20, 2024
20/05/24 - Money and Me: MSCI's Singapore blue chip deletions and what investors need to know & AI Investment TrendsWelcome to Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin. In this episode, Michelle speaks with Anand Francis, Senior Investment Strategist at Infinity Financial Advisory, about the recent decision to remove five Singapore blue chip stocks from the MSCI global standard indexes beyond the short-term implications. They discuss the possible ripple effects of these deletions and their impact on City Developments Limited, Jardine C&C, Mapletree Logistics Trust, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust, and Seatrium, and how this might affect other allocations to the Singapore market by index funds.
Anand also shares insights on where investors interested in the AI theme are looking. Additionally, they explore insights on global fund manager allocations and Federal Reserve policies.
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MAY 17, 2024
17/05/24 - Money and Me: The exit plan business owners need to knowHow should business owners integrate their business into wealth planning? And what are the varieties of exit strategies for SMEs in Singapore that are increasingly being considered given the current climate of business? Michelle Martin asks Christopher Tan, CEO, Providend.
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MAY 16, 2024
16/05/24 - Money and Me: The meme stock revolution, AI disruption, US elections and US-China tradeAre repeats of the 2021 meme stock mania going to become increasingly scarce? Is GameStop in a better or worse economic position than it was in January 2021? What are the implications of new US tariffs on Chinese imports?
From the dynamic nature of meme stock booms and busts to the state of AI, and reading between the lines of the latest US-China tariff tit for tats. Join Michelle Martin and her guest, Arun Pai from the Investments Team, Monk's Hill Ventures, as they dissect the highs and lows of market movements.
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MAY 15, 2024
15/05/24 - Money and Me: Winners and Losers Among S-REITs, Frasers Property's Profit Plunge, and the Impact of Sustained High Interest RatesJoin host Michelle Martin and REIT Specialist Kenny Loh as they delve into the latest developments in the S-REIT sector. They analyze the winners and losers over the past month and discuss the recent earnings results of S-REITs. The conversation then shifts to Frasers Property's dramatic 80% drop in profit, exploring the underlying causes and future outlook.
With market expectations adjusting to higher for longer interest rates signaled by Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, Michelle and Kenny examine the implications for S-REITs' dividends and share prices. They also consider whether the current price-to-book ratio discount presents a buying opportunity and identify key indicators of quality assets for cautious investors. Tune in for expert insights on navigating the uncertain landscape of S-REITs.
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MAY 14, 2024
14/05/24 - Money and Me: Saving up to 50% on your Zip BlindsZip blinds are all the rage for keeping small outdoor spaces rain and blazing sunlight out in Singapore. How is this SME able to offer up to 50% savings on those high costs of zip blinds? Michelle welcomes Jei Leong, General Manager of Zip Blinds Direct, to discuss an innovative solution: the factory-to-home concept.
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MAY 13, 2024
13/05/24 - Money and Me: What the risk-averse are looking toDive into the world of investment options with Michelle Martin and her guest, Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, as he navigates through the landscape of fixed deposits, T-Bills, SSBs, money market funds.
Explore the appeal of government bonds and money market funds. Gain insights into the recent surge in gold prices and the potential benefits of including gold in your portfolio. Learn about UCITS ETFs and strategies for wealth growth in today's uncertain economic climate.
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MAY 10, 2024
10/05/24 - Money and Me: Will Gold continue to outperform in 2024?According to the World Gold Council, gold ended 2023 as one of the best performing assets, with prices rising 15% to reach US$2,078/oz, the highest annual close on record! Can they continue this trajectory to the end of 2024? And how can investors use gold as a portfolio diversifier and potential hedge against inflation?
Michelle Martin in conversation with Robin Tsui, APAC Gold Strategist & SPDR Gold Sales Specialist, State Street Global Advisors SPDR to find out the answers.
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