Portfolio Summary for November 2023

As of 30 November 2023

CDP

Security	# shares	Price S$	%
DBS	400	31.74	3.43
UOB	400	27.22	2.94
OCBC Bank	700	12.54	2.37
SGX	2,700	9.43	6.88
ST Engineering	6,900	3.71	6.92
CapitaLand Investment	10,100	3.03	8.27
SATS	8,200	2.65	5.87
Powermatic Data	8,500	2.95	6.77
TheHourGlass	15,000	1.52	6.16
Micro-Mechanics	14,200	1.81	6.94
VICOM	21,500	1.32	7.67
Sheng Siong	19,100	1.56	8.05
Nanofilm	21,600	0.885	5.16
Genting Singapore	11,700	0.915	2.89
Credit Bureau Asia	14,300	0.905	3.50
HRnetGroup	21,900	0.70	4.14
TalkMed Group	14,500	0.39	1.53
China Sunsine	41,800	0.395	4.46
HC Surgical	35,500	0.28	2.69
Kimly	27,000	0.31	2.26
Silverlake Axis	15,000	0.27	1.09

Portfolio Market Value = $370,127
YTD Dividends Received = $12,563
YTD SBL Fees Received = $900

Trades
None

SRS

Security	# shares	Price S$	%
DBS	100	31.74	2.26
UOB	200	27.22	3.88
OCBC Bank	900	12.54	8.05
SGX	1,300	9.43	8.75
ST Engineering	3,000	3.71	7.94
CapitaLand Investment	2,600	3.03	5.62
SATS	3,800	2.65	7.18
Powermatic Data	3,400	2.95	7.16
TheHourGlass	5,000	1.52	5.42
Micro-Mechanics	5,400	1.81	6.97
VICOM	5,500	1.32	5.18
Sheng Siong	8,700	1.56	9.68
Nanofilm	5,500	0.885	3.47
Credit Bureau Asia	5,700	0.905	3.68
HRnetGroup	7,500	0.70	3.75
TalkMed Group	5,800	0.39	1.61
China Sunsine	10,800	0.395	3.04
HC Surgical	19,500	0.28	3.90
Kimly	5,800	0.31	1.28
Silverlake Axis	6,000	0.27	1.16

Portfolio Market Value = $140,159

Trades
None

Singapore Savings Bonds

Security	Amount ($)	Avg Yld %
GX22120S	14,000	3.47
GX23010Z	15,000	3.26
GX23110V	20,000	3.32
GX23120Z	20,000	3.40

Portfolio Market Value = $69,000

Commentary:

The S&P 500 Index went on a tear in November, soaring 8.9 percent. In contrast, the local STI hardly budged. I did not execute any trade this month. I did redeem one of my SSB holdings which was giving below-market return. At the same time, I subscribed for $20,000 of the latest issuance GX23120Z, which has an average yield of 3.4 percent. However, according to my analysis, January 2024's SSB yield may not be as high. I estimate an average yield of around 3.06 percent. Will switch focus back to the local bank stocks instead.

My family just came back from a weeklong trip in Australia. We drove and visited several places in Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. These include The Ginger Factory, Paradise Country Farmstay, Movie World, Sea World, Tropical Fruit World and more. We had close encounter with kangaroos and koalas, and heard the eerie laugh of a cookaburra for the first time. It was a truly refreshing getaway. We are already thinking about our next trip, probably to New Zealand. (LOL)

Strawberry picking at Chambers Flat Strawberry Farm.

Coming to the end of the year, it is again time for the stacking exercise within our department. The ranking by our global managers will determine our bonus and salary increment for next year. I had proactively asked my assigned Enterprise Clients to provide feedback to my TL about my service. All of them gave glowing remarks, which I am slightly embarrassed. I am glad my clients appreciate ṭhe effort I have put in. Fingers crossed for a good bump up in compensation next year.

I guess many folks will be clearing their annual leave and going overseas. Here's wishing everyone Merry Christmas and safe travels!

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