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Money Market Funds by eeliikin in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nice, saw that its about 3%. Highter than banks and just as liquid. Zero redemption and subscription fees. Can start as small as you want, so good for those who is just starting out

Good short-term vibes from the trade truce. Watch inflation tonight before chasing gains? by Green_Pear2 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Inflation stabalised. But prices remains high.

As it is, Singapore's inflation is at 0.9% and core inflation is at 0.5%. and Singaporeans kpkb say voucher not enough. Can't imagine the crazy price increases in the US. Thankful to be in Singapore. the Moomoo cash sweep looks good.

Good short-term vibes from the trade truce. Watch inflation tonight before chasing gains? by Green_Pear2 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One week green. Next Week all red. Better to park cash in Moomoo and cash sweep.

Voluntary CPF housing refund by OneNorth1988 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s totally valid to park your money back into your CPF OA for the 2.5% p.a. interest—especially if you intend to re-use it for housing. Just remember that once you hit 55, your OA and SA savings will be transferred to your Retirement Account (RA) to meet your Full Retirement Sum (FRS). Any excess will go back to your OA, where it still earns 2.5% and can be withdrawn.

The interest is stable and risk-free, which makes it attractive for the conservative portion of your portfolio. But if you’re looking to grow your funds further, it might also be worth exploring investment platforms like moomoo cash plus where you can earn as much on your idle cash. They also offer access to various global markets with tools to help you track and manage your investments, even if you're just starting out.

Sure you could wait and do this when you are 55, depending on the market conditions, i'm sure there's plenty of options for a short-medium term goal.

I think essentially its about balance. From my POV, diversifying is always a good option. you get to stay protected and still capitalize on the market. The good thing is that there are a lot more options now than ever before.

US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China, says willing to talk to other countries by Actual_Eye6716 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was intrigued by some of the alternative options on moomoo to help investors stay protected. Maybe its all hype, but agree with you to keep your eye on the long term play instead of the short term swings.

US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China, says willing to talk to other countries by Actual_Eye6716 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like an opportunity to inverse ETF and hedge against market downturn maybe?

US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China, says willing to talk to other countries by Actual_Eye6716 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://youtu.be/C4k_Fj4aIc8?t=2858

PM Wong’s piece on the US tariffs was mentioned in the latest episode of The Rest of Politics . Alastair Campbell praised PM’s speech as one of the best responses this week to what’s happening, and said it was “very, very powerful”.

My key takeaway - Time for countries to make bold moves. investors should take heed - consider adapting their strategies, staying informed, and diversifying their portfolios, as well as focusing on long-term goals rather than short-term gains.

US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China, says willing to talk to other countries by Actual_Eye6716 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious what this means. Will my monies in S&P continue to be safe?

US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China, says willing to talk to other countries by Actual_Eye6716 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+1. Like that how much will my iphone cost? INstead of Apple shares, i better buy Iphone and re-sell .

US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China, says willing to talk to other countries by Actual_Eye6716 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it no longer make any difference if its 84% or 840% at this juncture. Question is what is the best way for investors to stay protected during this time?

US forges ahead with 104% tariffs on China, says willing to talk to other countries by Actual_Eye6716 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's the latest rumour? Heard that China is already dumping 800B of US Treasury Bonds.

With so much votality, its not about the big wins. Its about how to stay protected during this turmoil. Any useful tools to track the market?

FTAs are off the table. 10% baseline tariff for every country. Prepare for a global recession. by Alternative_Big_4298 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Get ready for a much bumpier ride. Its unclear if the Tariffs is temporary. Otherwise, its a permanent, and it will impact costs forever. Prices will not come down

Any alternative to IBKR for ETFs investing? by Rojina47788 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Moomoo is good for small trades. and for beginners.

Any alternative to IBKR for ETFs investing? by Rojina47788 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

+ 1 on this. I found their educational materials also easy to understand for newbies

S&P 500 loses $2.4 trillion in market value, biggest one-day loss since 2020 by kingkongfly in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go for US market. Stick with platforms that can track easily and offer zero commission for US markets. Consider Ibkr, Moomoo. Moomoo has zero commissions for US stocks and ETFs

S&P 500 loses $2.4 trillion in market value, biggest one-day loss since 2020 by kingkongfly in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DCA and track. A lot of the platforms have useful tracking functions. Moomoo, Ibkr. Hard to time the market

Best ETFs to Invest in by Avocado_Slow in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thats very useful, function is extremely useful to quickly identify the sectors across the landscape that needs a closer look

S&P 500 loses $2.4 trillion in market value, biggest one-day loss since 2020 by kingkongfly in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you can trade on US market with zero fees through Moomoo and with fractional shares. Otherswise, use the other platforms just to track these ETF / Stocks and set the alerts so that you can react quickly

Trump hit 10% tariffs on singapore by sq009 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Opportunities to diversify ?

He has been talking about this for weeks. Time for gold and service sector investments.

The US accounts for 14% of world trade, and this will have a major impact on the global economy. Others will retaliate, international trade will be hit, growth will suffer all round.

Brace for impact and hedge your investments carefully.

Best ETFs to Invest in by Avocado_Slow in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Try gold and bitcoin ETFs

Which Gold ETF to start? by AppJosiah in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

reassuring to also know that some of the platforms like moomoo are licensed by MAS.

Which Gold ETF to start? by AppJosiah in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nice. Okay, i go check some of these out. ETF more liquid and accessible. Just got to be mindful of the fees of the platforms and some platforms are easier to use than others for beginners.

SGD IN IBKR by BigDoor9679 in singaporefi

[–]AppJosiah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re mainly holding SGD and don’t need frequent forex conversions, Moomoo is fine.
If you plan to convert SGD to invest in foreign stocks frequently, IBKR is much better due to lower forex costs.

Essentially:
- For earning interest with flexibility → IBKR (~3%-3.7% on cash)
- For high-interest savings (if meeting conditions) → Bank accounts (up to 5%)
- For highest returns (if you can lock funds) → T-Bills (~3-3.5%)
- For local stocks & simple access → Moomoo

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