Wealth & Investing

Nest egg obsolete: fishing skills now equal financial security

Young investors prioritise volatile crypto over traditional retirement savings. Is financial security shifting from saving to mastering money-making?

What are the real comparative advantages of active ETF strategies in the current market conditions?

Beyond the index: how active ETFs offer adaptability in volatile markets

Is passive investing a Trojan horse? Index funds now pose an extreme concentration risk. What should you do, then?

South-east Asia can produce strong exits, but expectations were arguably set too high, too soon, says the writer.

Is South-east Asia’s startup ecosystem stalling or simply maturing?

The region is not facing an exit drought. Here’s what is really happening

An Israeli artillery unit firing towards Lebanon on Mar 17. Emerging and Asia-focused markets have fallen some 5% to 9% since the crisis erupted on Feb 28.
RETHINKING MATTERS

The Iran war: Will it stay? Or will it go now?

The longer the conflict drags on, the worse the outcome for both the global economy and global markets

What signals suggest that hidden concentration may be building over time?

Familiarity: portfolio’s silent risk, hidden concentration builds

Is comfort trapping your portfolio? Howie Lim learns to spot subtle shared risk drivers beyond sectors and adopt measured strategies for trimming concentrated positions.

Many professionals are now focused on personal well-being and maintaining quality of life.
THINKING ALOUD

5 am starts, less alcohol and the quest for longevity 

Businesses that can respond to these trends will enjoy a long life, too

Janet Perumal notes that while there is always going to be a place for passive management, diversification is also important.

Asia investors shift from money market funds to active funds, alternatives: Wellington Management head of Apac

Fixed income and 140/40 extension strategies have also drawn interest in the past 12 months, says Janet Perumal

How do we recognise and realise “technology alpha”: the outsized returns generated by tech-driven investments?

Tech alpha: why adoption and R&D matter more than P/E

What is Big Tech risk? How can we identify true game-changers amidst hype, and navigating the volatility of AI, geopolitics, and regulation? Howie Lim finds out.

There are fears that AI will undermine the business model of software companies backed by private credit.
PERSPECTIVE

Should investors worry about a 2008-style shock?

From Iran to private credit, things are unnerving but the wider financial system is better prepared

A mid-cap ETF would complement the STI by adding sector breadth and exposure to faster-growing companies.

The case for an iEdge Singapore Next 50 ETF

Most developed markets offer investors a domestic mid-cap ETF alongside a flagship large-cap product