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BULLISH STANCE - STILL ALIVE???
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winsontkl
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04-Jan-2009 22:44
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Good concept ....need to do a lot of study on companies.
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jeremyow
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04-Jan-2009 01:08
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I think the misconception that people always have is that investing should be risk free. There is no such thing as a risk free investment. Market will have it's up and down cycle whether one likes it or not. We buy stocks at bear market not to fight the downtrend, but it just makes sense to buy more during bear time than bull time. The critical point is the selection of which stocks to buy that is more important. Just because every stock is cheap doesn't mean everything is worth investing. One should still do his analysis of the financial strength and competitiveness of the company that one is interested to invest in. Bear prices are just giving one opportunity to increase one's position in stocks of good companies. The focus is on the business of companies and prices are there for one to take opportunity in (buying low). If one is unsure of how to effectively anaylse companies or is not willing to absorb too much risk in investing in individual companies' stocks, one should then consider a diversified investment tool such as ETFs of stock index funds. Even at bear market time, ETFs offer lower prices with diversification. It all depends on one's risk appetitie and how much willingness to spend time in analysing individual companies that will decide whether one should invest in individual companies or other diversified funds. "I do not want to catch falling knife. However, I also do not want to chase after rising star." I adopt a buy-and-hold approach building on positions of good stocks and collecting dividends, and regularly buying further during sensible times when prices are at bargain. My goal is to eventually build large positions in stocks of good companies that will reward me through the years with their returns. | ||||
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moneytalk.sg
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03-Jan-2009 23:22
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I did that some time ago. It was quite scary for me when the headlines were screaming that stocks were plunging down while I went in to scoop some. On hindsight, it was a pretty good experience for me.
Blogging at moneytalk.sg on the stock market, ETF and anything to do with money.
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winsontkl
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03-Jan-2009 22:53
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STI has broken thru 1800 level and Dow the 9000 level, optimism flows??? Good way of beginning the OX year. Hopefully the OX bring alongs its cousin Mr Bull to install some optimism in the market.... Cheers!!! |
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AK_Francis
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03-Jan-2009 02:15
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Agreed. though the market prediction is gloomy. But buy in dip rule still stand. Lately, tried to buy in few stocks to ride on CNY boost. Only got Epure at 0.245 but didn't get SPC, GAR, BIOS, Hyflux wt, Thai bev. Will try again. GentInt n noble grp are another black horses. Above AK aim for short or long also can loh.
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jeremyow
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03-Jan-2009 02:04
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I agree that equities are already cheap (though I cannot predict the future whether prices will get even cheaper). One shouldn't stay out of equtities completely. Cash may not be king for long. If one stays out of equities completely, it is taking a huge opportunity risk. Whatever that goes up must come down and whatever that comes down must go up. Invest in quality stocks which prices are depressed. It is quite interesting how people buy things (e.g. clothes and food) on strict bargain but always end up buying stocks at high prices. Fear is the trend now. Who is willing to go against the trend and be greedy? |
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moneytalk.sg
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03-Jan-2009 01:31
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Equities are really cheap now. Perhaps you should buy some if you are willing to hold for long term. Blogging at moneytalk.sg on the stock market, ETF and anything to do with money. |
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AK_Francis
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03-Jan-2009 01:09
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2 day STI up 68.75, if u think market is recovring and cheong liao. Better think trice. Dun regret if u curse yourself not buying in. D market is really gloomy, dun expect much loh. Take a long break until u sense the market is stabilised n building up. No rush. But short term , ie shorting or tech nake shorting may give u some cheap thrill, if u are a full time investor.
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lookcc
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03-Jan-2009 00:13
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u r so very right....can kindly advise will stay sideline good move 4 now??? thks.
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lookcc
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03-Jan-2009 00:08
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yup, great possibilities. | ||||
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winsontkl
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01-Jan-2009 20:29
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Sad that STI cannot break thru 1800 to conclude the year, probably negative mood is still in the air and most investors is taking a cautious stands. Well, on the bright side is that stock has fallen 50% to a reasonable level for slow picking.... May next year bring joy to all..... |
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AK_Francis
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12-Dec-2008 00:07
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Bear rally is normally short. When global recession is deepen, more adversed economy related news will emerge from everywhere, esp the economy giants, that could trigger knee jerking in stock markets, round the world. The rescue plans planted so far, may not work in certain countries, as there are hidden acute financial sickness, in some industries or institutions. The over protected benefits for unemployed n retirees in certain countries may hinder the economy recovery pace as well. |
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winsontkl
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11-Dec-2008 23:42
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Positive sentiments return??? Good sign that it above 1800 level yesterday but does not hold....hmm??? | ||||
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lookcc
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15-Nov-2008 00:26
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can't think of any.....ta/fa 4 tis uncertain n difficult times are out of alignment. | ||||
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winsontkl
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14-Nov-2008 21:36
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Sentiments seem to be pretty fragile and uncertain... Up drastic or Down drastic becomes common sight. One thing for sure is to start accumulating good counters at bargain prices... Any good counters in mind??? Happy Hunting  
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iPunter
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31-Oct-2008 16:01
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There's no need for any correction for you... hehehe... You are ok, Sir...
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winsontkl
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30-Oct-2008 21:46
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Gasp of relief on the way .... hopefully... Seems some positive elements slow flow back to the market.... Explsoive rebound 
Happy Hunting |
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winsontkl
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28-Oct-2008 23:30
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Basically, the domino effects screw everyone when big elephant (BB) moves and everyone follows.. Fund manager raised fund by selling down.....investors see price fell like nobody business, liquidate that holding in unit trust for $$$ .... trigger more selling by fund manager ...... and the cycle basically feeds on its own. Fear feed on its own, over and over again, negative sentiment arise...Wow la ....entering a bad patch for sure... self fulfilling prohecy. Bull is laying low .... just need some booster, not so soon as all the nerve has to be calm before one can see positive effect. Happy Hunting |
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teeth53
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26-Oct-2008 08:05
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Greed is oredi very fearful and fear is even more fearful off then greed, sell the rallies may mean more ppl would sell than more ppl buy when DOW is so fearful and uncertain of it further interest hike, the mkt is always rite, hope my explaination is rite, if it's wrong pls corrcet me. |
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winsontkl
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25-Oct-2008 14:36
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Another week of heavy sell down ....sigh....alot of counters currently look attractive. No hurry to buy but think it is time to slowly accumulate ...IMHO. Happy Hunting |
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