CDP
| Security | # shares | Price S$ | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBS | 440 | 77.40 | 3.97 |
| UOB | 400 | 41.56 | 1.94 |
| OCBC Bank | 700 | 31.52 | 2.58 |
| SGX | 3,200 | 25.50 | 9.52 |
| ST Engineering | 6,900 | 10.79 | 8.69 |
| Azeus | 5,600 | 9.63 | 6.29 |
| Powermatic Data | 13,800 | 3.07 | 4.94 |
| Sheng Siong | 19,100 | 3.22 | 7.18 |
| Micro-Mechanics | 18,400 | 2.75 | 5.91 |
| TheHourGlass | 19,600 | 2.80 | 6.41 |
| UMS | 39,000 | 2.66 | 12.11 |
| VICOM Ltd | 21,500 | 1.85 | 4.64 |
| Nanofilm | 36,100 | 0.94 | 3.96 |
| Credit Bureau Asia | 39,200 | 1.09 | 4.99 |
| Info-Tech | 41,400 | 0.87 | 4.20 |
| Riverstone | 40,500 | 0.795 | 3.76 |
| HRnetGroup | 21,900 | 0.725 | 1.85 |
| China Sunsine | 41,800 | 0.66 | 3.22 |
| Kimly | 27,000 | 0.41 | 1.29 |
| HC Surgical | 35,500 | 0.345 | 1.43 |
| Audience Analytics | 38,900 | 0.245 | 1.11 |
YTD Dividends Received = S$18,735
YTD SBL Fees Received = S$2,220
Trades
None
SRS
| Security | # shares | Price S$ | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro-Mechanics | 5,400 | 2.75 | 9.39 |
| TheHourGlass | 5,000 | 2.80 | 8.86 |
| Nanofilm | 12,500 | 0.94 | 7.43 |
| NetLink NBN Trust | 108,000 | 0.975 | 66.62 |
| HRnetGroup | 7,500 | 0.725 | 3.44 |
| HC Surgical | 19,500 | 0.345 | 4.26 |
Trades
None
Singapore Savings Bonds
| Security | Amount | Coupon Now |
|---|---|---|
| GX22120S | S$14,000 | 3.58% |
| GX23010Z | S$15,000 | 3.25% |
| GX23110V | S$20,000 | 3.21% |
| GX23120Z | S$20,000 | 3.30% |
| GX24060A | S$20,000 | 3.26% |
| GX24070S | S$20,000 | 3.26% |
| GX24080W | S$20,000 | 3.19% |
YTD Coupons Received = S$2,983
Speculative Play
| Security | # shares | Price US$ |
|---|---|---|
| KORE US REIT | 70,000 | 0.171 |
YTD Dividends Received = S$223
Trades
None
Commentary:
August was a happy month for me. We celebrated three birthdays in the family. Not so much for investors.
Taking a look at the benachmarks, the U.S. S&P 500 Index closed up 2.6 percent MoM. The tech-heavy NASADAQ 100 Index finished higher 4.2 percent MoM. The Singapore Straits Times Index climbed 2.3 percent MoM, while the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index ended down 0.9 percent MoM.
All three local banks DBS, UOB and OCBC reported stellar 2026 Q2 results. DBS net profit rose 9 percent YoY to S$3.08 billion. An one-off 15 Singapore cents special dividend was paid out, on top of a 66 Singapore cents interim dividend. UOB net profit rose 10 percent YoY to S$1.48 billion. A 88 Singapore cents interim dividend was paid out. Lastly, OCBC net profit rose 22 percent YoY to S$2.22 billion. A 47 Singapore cents interim dividend was paid out. All three banks were helped by booming demand for wealth management products, even though net interest margin was compressed.
As stocks continued to scale new peaks, I did not execute any trade in the month. When prices vastly exceed prudent valuations, it is NOT the right time to plow in hard-earned savings. Institutional investors are getting wary about the giantic sums poured into building the AI infrastructure. Yet, no one wants to be seen as the fool that pulled out of the market too early.
Mixed economic signals and the ongoing Hormuz spat did not help. The U.S. Federal Reserve chose to stay put on interest rate in July. Probability of a hike in September is around 65 percent, according to CME FedWatch. There is no clear impetus for the market to head in either direction.
Signing off for now. Take care, my friends!
Taking a look at the benachmarks, the U.S. S&P 500 Index closed up 2.6 percent MoM. The tech-heavy NASADAQ 100 Index finished higher 4.2 percent MoM. The Singapore Straits Times Index climbed 2.3 percent MoM, while the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index ended down 0.9 percent MoM.
All three local banks DBS, UOB and OCBC reported stellar 2026 Q2 results. DBS net profit rose 9 percent YoY to S$3.08 billion. An one-off 15 Singapore cents special dividend was paid out, on top of a 66 Singapore cents interim dividend. UOB net profit rose 10 percent YoY to S$1.48 billion. A 88 Singapore cents interim dividend was paid out. Lastly, OCBC net profit rose 22 percent YoY to S$2.22 billion. A 47 Singapore cents interim dividend was paid out. All three banks were helped by booming demand for wealth management products, even though net interest margin was compressed.
As stocks continued to scale new peaks, I did not execute any trade in the month. When prices vastly exceed prudent valuations, it is NOT the right time to plow in hard-earned savings. Institutional investors are getting wary about the giantic sums poured into building the AI infrastructure. Yet, no one wants to be seen as the fool that pulled out of the market too early.
Mixed economic signals and the ongoing Hormuz spat did not help. The U.S. Federal Reserve chose to stay put on interest rate in July. Probability of a hike in September is around 65 percent, according to CME FedWatch. There is no clear impetus for the market to head in either direction.
Signing off for now. Take care, my friends!
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