Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Portfolio Summary for January 2023

As of 31 January 2023

CDP

Security# sharesPrice S$%
DBS30035.792.82
UOB30029.832.35
OCBC Bank70012.932.38
SGX2,7009.226.54
iFast5,7005.207.79
SATS3,9003.023.09
ST Engineering6,9003.686.67
CapitaLand Investment7,4003.967.70
Micro-Mechanics8,4002.485.47
Powermatic Data8,5002.685.98
Nanofilm15,4001.445.83
TheHourGlass5,0002.082.73
Vicom11,8001.925.95
Sheng Siong13,0001.645.60
ComfortDelGro11,2001.203.53
Credit Bureau Asia14,3000.953.57
Genting Singapore11,7000.993.04
HRnetGroup21,9000.814.66
HC Surgical35,5000.403.73
China Sunsine41,8000.4655.11
TalkMed Group14,5000.4151.58
Kimly27,0000.3452.45
Silverlake Axis15,0000.361.42
Portfolio Market Value = $380,626

Trades
- None

SRS

Security# sharesPrice S$%
OCBC Bank90012.938.10
SGX1,3009.228.35
iFast2,1005.207.60
SATS2,2003.024.63
ST Engineering3,0003.687.69
CapitaLand Investment2,6003.967.17
Micro-Mechanics3,1002.485.35
Powermatic Data3,4002.686.34
Nanofilm5,5001.445.51
Vicom4,7001.926.28
Sheng Siong8,7001.649.93
ComfortDelGro6,9001.205.77
Credit Bureau Asia5,7000.953.77
HC Surgical19,5000.405.43
China Sunsine10,8000.4653.50
TalkMed Group5,8000.4151.68
Kimly5,8000.3451.39
Silverlake Axis6,0000.361.50
Portfolio Market Value = $143,620

Trades
- None

Singapore Savings Bonds

SecurityAmount ($)
GX18070N12,500
GX22120S14,000
GX23010Z15,000
Portfolio Market Value = $41,500

Commentary
Throughout January, I was in surveillance mode and did not execute any trade.  China's post-COVID19 re-opening and the first sign of moderation in U.S. inflation brought the animal spirits in investors to drive regional markets higher.

SATS reported an overwhelming acceptance by shareholders on its acquisition of WFS during the EGM [filing].  In reality, there was no alternative.  I will be looking at the terms of SATS' right offering before deciding my next step.

I am disappointed that the average yield on Singapore's latest Savings Bond issuance has fallen below 3 percent.  I opted not to subscribe for the bond this month.

Family-wise, the Lunar New Year passed without much fanfare.  We visited the parents on both sides.  Other than that, we stayed home.  It was a welcome respite over the long weekend, before life gets hectic again.

My wife broached the topic about quitting.  I sensed her lack of satisfaction in the job, as well as the tiredness from juggling work and family.  I told her I will respect her choice if she decides to tender her resignation.

As for me, I am looking forward to my next financial milestone, which is to pay off our housing mortgage in twenty months' time.  Once that is cleared, a heavy load will be off my mind.  I still have a long way to go to accumulate a sizeable retirement nest egg.  But I do hope once my age hit the fifties, I can take one notch down in my pace to appreciate the quieter things in life.

Earnings reporting season is coming right up.  Not expecting any surprise for the companies on my watchlist.  Under the looming threat of recession, I hope the management and board of directors will be cautious and watch the overheads carefully.




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