CDP
| Security | # shares | Price S$ | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBS | 400 | 33.64 | 3.78 |
| UOB | 400 | 28.50 | 3.20 |
| OCBC Bank | 700 | 12.81 | 2.52 |
| SGX | 2,700 | 9.75 | 7.39 |
| ST Engineering | 6,900 | 3.91 | 7.58 |
| CapitaLand Investment | 7,400 | 3.10 | 6.44 |
| SATS | 8,200 | 2.60 | 5.99 |
| Powermatic Data | 8,500 | 2.91 | 6.95 |
| TheHourGlass | 5,000 | 1.94 | 2.72 |
| Micro-Mechanics | 14,200 | 1.90 | 7.58 |
| VICOM | 17,800 | 1.48 | 7.40 |
| Sheng Siong | 19,100 | 1.52 | 8.16 |
| Nanofilm | 21,600 | 0.94 | 5.70 |
| Genting Singapore | 11,700 | 0.845 | 2.78 |
| Credit Bureau Asia | 14,300 | 0.92 | 3.70 |
| HRnetGroup | 21,900 | 0.735 | 4.52 |
| TalkMed Group | 14,500 | 0.40 | 1.63 |
| China Sunsine | 41,800 | 0.41 | 4.81 |
| HC Surgical | 35,500 | 0.365 | 3.64 |
| Kimly | 27,000 | 0.315 | 2.39 |
| Silverlake Axis | 15,000 | 0.265 | 1.12 |
YTD Dividends Received = $11,040
YTD SBL Fees Received = $890
Trades
None
SRS
| Security | # shares | Price S$ | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBS | 100 | 33.64 | 2.55 |
| UOB | 200 | 28.50 | 4.31 |
| OCBC Bank | 900 | 12.81 | 8.72 |
| SGX | 1,300 | 9.75 | 9.59 |
| ST Engineering | 3,000 | 3.91 | 8.88 |
| CapitaLand Investment | 2,600 | 3.10 | 6.10 |
| SATS | 3,800 | 2.60 | 7.48 |
| Powermatic Data | 3,400 | 2.91 | 7.49 |
| Micro-Mechanics | 5,400 | 1.90 | 7.76 |
| VICOM | 5,500 | 1.48 | 6.16 |
| Sheng Siong | 8,700 | 1.52 | 10.01 |
| Nanofilm | 5,500 | 0.94 | 3.91 |
| Credit Bureau Asia | 5,700 | 0.92 | 3.97 |
| TalkMed Group | 5,800 | 0.40 | 1.76 |
| China Sunsine | 10,800 | 0.41 | 3.35 |
| HC Surgical | 19,500 | 0.365 | 5.39 |
| Kimly | 5,800 | 0.315 | 1.38 |
| Silverlake Axis | 6,000 | 0.265 | 1.20 |
Trades
None
Singapore Savings Bonds
| Security | Amount ($) | Avg Yld % |
|---|---|---|
| GX18070N | 12,500 | 2.63 |
| GX22120S | 14,000 | 3.47 |
| GX23010Z | 15,000 | 3.26 |
Commentary:
In the blink of an eye, September has passed. Again, I sat pat on my hands and did not execute any trade this month. Markets remained rangebound, with Street talk about one more Fed rate hike before year end. There is also the concern of China's economic engine sputtering.
On the home front, I'm sure many welcomed the unexpected S$1.1 billion Cost-of-Living Support Package announced on Thursday [source]. A little relief in the face of persistent inflation and ahead of the 1% GST increase come 1 January 2024. (It is also a thinly veiled political measure to soften the ground before the General Election next year.)
In the previous post, I mentioned that I applied for a new Sales role. In the end, I didn't get the job. My junior in the same team got it.
Felt a stab in my heart.
Am I really that lousy? Doesn't my capability suffice?
Did some soul searching. Surely, I need to improve on my communication skills. But more importantly, I realised I had let work consume too much of my life. I was replying client emails late at night, logging in during weekends to clear stuff and having night calls with engineers. What for? I had fooled myself in the illusion of busyness and overestimated my contribution to the company.
It is a mistake to think the world will grind to a halt when you stop/quit/die. No one is indispensable. Time to make a course change in life. No longer will I do any work after office hours or on my leave days. I will re-direct the time and effort for my family as well as for my own wellness.
When I took a day off last Wednesday to spend quality time with my partner, I felt surprisingly at ease. (Actually, some serious sh*t happened to my client that day while I was away. Thankfully, my team mates handled it competently. LOL)
Heading into the last quarter of the year, I'm going to take time to re-align my priorities in life. My job is just a means to an end. I am on track to build up my retirement fund. By age 55, I hope to call it a day and travel the world. In the interim, I may find something that stirs my spirit and takes me on a whole new adventure.
On this thought, the stab in my heart isn't so painful anymore.
Till next time!
On the home front, I'm sure many welcomed the unexpected S$1.1 billion Cost-of-Living Support Package announced on Thursday [source]. A little relief in the face of persistent inflation and ahead of the 1% GST increase come 1 January 2024. (It is also a thinly veiled political measure to soften the ground before the General Election next year.)
In the previous post, I mentioned that I applied for a new Sales role. In the end, I didn't get the job. My junior in the same team got it.
Felt a stab in my heart.
Am I really that lousy? Doesn't my capability suffice?
Did some soul searching. Surely, I need to improve on my communication skills. But more importantly, I realised I had let work consume too much of my life. I was replying client emails late at night, logging in during weekends to clear stuff and having night calls with engineers. What for? I had fooled myself in the illusion of busyness and overestimated my contribution to the company.
It is a mistake to think the world will grind to a halt when you stop/quit/die. No one is indispensable. Time to make a course change in life. No longer will I do any work after office hours or on my leave days. I will re-direct the time and effort for my family as well as for my own wellness.
When I took a day off last Wednesday to spend quality time with my partner, I felt surprisingly at ease. (Actually, some serious sh*t happened to my client that day while I was away. Thankfully, my team mates handled it competently. LOL)
Heading into the last quarter of the year, I'm going to take time to re-align my priorities in life. My job is just a means to an end. I am on track to build up my retirement fund. By age 55, I hope to call it a day and travel the world. In the interim, I may find something that stirs my spirit and takes me on a whole new adventure.
On this thought, the stab in my heart isn't so painful anymore.
Till next time!
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