Is Your Portfolio Well-Diversified?

During a market downturn, people often talk about the importance of diversification. 🌐 But how many stocks should you actually own to be truly diversified? 🤔 A prevailing statement is that you should plan to own 25 to 30 stocks if individual stocks are to make up the majority (50% or more) of the equity part of your portfolio. 💼 Owning at least 15 stocks helps avoid over-concentration in any single stock or sector. 📊

Investing in ESG funds like the Vanguard ESG US Stock ETF (ESGV) can not only align your portfolio with your sustainable values but also offer potential financial benefits. As of early 2025, global ESG assets are projected to surpass **$50 trillion**, reflecting a significant shift toward sustainable investing. ESGV provides exposure to over **1,500 U.S. stocks** while excluding companies involved in industries such as fossil fuels and weapons, maintaining a competitive **0.09% expense ratio**. Research indicates that companies with strong ESG practices often exhibit lower risk and higher long-term profitability, enhancing portfolio stability. Performance-wise, ESGV has closely mirrored the S&P 500 Index. Over the past five years, ESGV achieved an annualized return of approximately **1

Hidden Gems in SGX

I own 5100 shares of $Valuetronics(BN2.SI)$  , and my cost basis is negative. While it's a small-cap company and my initial investment was only SGD 9000, my current position is worth SGD 3400. The combination of buying low, selling high, and dividend income has resulted in a negative cost basis.  Singapore's stock market offers many hidden gems.
Hidden Gems in SGX

Dividend vs Growth, which one is better?

Disclaimer: Whatever I say or post doesn't act as financial advice, so please do your due diligence before making any decision. Dividend focus or growth focus? I think this is a common question that most investors will have when they start their investment journey, or when they rebalance their portfolio. This a a dilemma for me till today as well, should I even consider to include the stock in my portfolio if it does not pay dividends? I will break down my thoughts about this in the following segments. 1. Dividends Are Not a Guarantee of Quality A dividend payout doesn’t automatically make a stock superior. Intel (INTC) is a great example of how even a long-standing dividend aristocrat can face challenges due to competitive pressures, technological shifts, or mismanagement. Dividends can s
Dividend vs Growth, which one is better?
avatarShyon
02-11

Assets That May Depreciate the Fastest in the Next Decade

As technology advances, consumer preferences shift, and industries evolve, certain assets are likely to lose value more rapidly than others in the coming decade. From traditional vehicles facing competition from electric alternatives to rapidly outdated consumer electronics and even some real estate sectors at risk due to climate change, depreciation can significantly impact investors and consumers alike. Understanding which assets are most vulnerable to losing value can help individuals and businesses make more informed financial decisions and avoid potential losses. 1. Gasoline Cars (Especially Luxury Gasoline Cars)  • Reason: The rise of electric vehicles (EVs), increasing bans on gasoline cars, and stricter environmental regulations will significantly reduce the resale value of ga
Assets That May Depreciate the Fastest in the Next Decade
avatarJacob X
01-10

BKLN: An Overlooked High-Yield Opportunity in Senior Loans

For investors seeking income in a shifting economic landscape, the $Invesco Senior Loan ETF(BKLN)$ offers a compelling yet often overlooked opportunity. With its focus on senior bank loans—secured, floating-rate instruments that sit at the top of the capital structure—BKLN delivers high yields while benefiting from improving credit conditions and a supportive economic environment. Key Reasons BKLN Shines 1. Improving Credit Conditions: As corporate balance sheets strengthen, the risk of defaults declines. Senior loans, which have priority over other debts, are positioned to thrive in this low-risk environment. 2. Economic Growth and Productivity Gains: A growing GDP driven by innovation and productivity enhances borrower stability, boosting the a
BKLN: An Overlooked High-Yield Opportunity in Senior Loans
Insightful summary by Tiger Portfolio Report, thanks @TigerTeam [Happy]  
avatar71nk4
2024-09-26
$Dorian LPG(LPG)$ in my earlier post this morning I touched on pairing stocks here is another example of this I'm a hobby jewler and tinker by day lpg is essential for the manufacturing of gold silver platinum copper and electronics so when all those industries go up they have to buy the lpg to turn those minerals into jewelry and electronics somewhere... here you go a way to diversify your profile while making sure your stocks boost eachother. Good luck out there
avatarBIackTlger
2024-09-05
$Docusign(DOCU)$ we shall see how will the post market report affect the stock. I am bullish on this, despite the dip at the start of the week.
avatarBIackTlger
2024-09-04
$Altria(MO)$ buying and holding it as a long term investment 🚀 good dividend payout in additional to the stock growth 🤑🤩 $Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares(SOXL)$  $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$  $Advanced Micro Devices(AMD)$  $Coinbase Global, Inc.(COIN)$  
avatarTiger V
2024-09-02

AI Powerhouses: Meta, Microsoft, and Google Stocks on the Rise?

Overview: The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the technology landscape, with leading AI companies like Meta $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$  , Microsoft $Microsoft(MSFT)$  , and Google$Alphabet(GOOG)$   releasing impressive usage data. As competition intensifies in the generative AI sector, these companies are under pressure to demonstrate widespread adoption and quick revenue generation from their AI technologies. With AI increasingly integrated into their platforms, investors are keen to assess whether these tech giants can sustain their growth and deliver strong returns. Meta: AI In
AI Powerhouses: Meta, Microsoft, and Google Stocks on the Rise?
avatarBarcode
2024-08-25
$Apple(AAPL)$ $AT&T Inc(T)$ $Intel(INTC)$ $Johnson & Johnson(JNJ)$ $Pepsi(PEP)$ $UnitedHealth(UNH)$ $Home Depot(HD)$  💸🎨[Miser] Passive Income Parade: A Dividend Delight All Year Long! [Miser] 🎨💸 Kia ora Tiger traders! Ready to watch your portfolio explode with monthly payouts like confetti at a ticker-tape parade? 🎉💰 This isn’t just any passive income guide~it’s your golden ticket 🌟🎫 to a steady flow of dividends, packed with fun facts, history, and insider insights that’l
avatarLazyAZZA
2024-08-17
Quick question for the guys. So I’ve read that auto investing weekly in the same stocks is good. And now I’ve read that diversifying is also good. So my question is how do you navigate the 2 ? Do you buy say 10 different stocks and then auto invest in all 10 weekly ? Or only auto invest in a select few of the 10 stocks you own? Or auto invest in one of the 10 stocks you own alternating between them weekly ? What are strategies that people use in regards to auto investing and diversification?
avatarBIackTlger
2024-08-16
$SPDR Gold Shares(GLD)$  Investing in gold can be a strategic way to diversify your portfolio and hedge against inflation or economic uncertainty. Here are a few ways to invest in gold: 1. **Physical Gold**: This includes buying gold coins, bars, or jewelry. Ensure you have a safe storage option. 2. **Gold ETFs**: Exchange-traded funds that track the price of gold can be an easy way to gain exposure without the need for physical storage. 3. **Gold Mining Stocks**: Investing in companies that mine gold can offer leverage to gold prices but comes with additional risks related to the company's operations. 4. **Gold Futures and Options**: These are contracts to buy or sell gold at a future date and can be more complex, requiring a good understandi
avatarDavidSG
2024-08-14
Good read. Taking some profit ahead of a meltdown is not easy. Buying during dips requires wisdom, resilience and patience in such volatile market. Only invest the leaders of the stocks you are familiar. Therefore newbies are advised: Do not chase the market and not to panic sell. Do not borrow to trade in the market. When the market is high, it may go higher and when it seems to be low, it could go much lower. May the market be with you!
@JC888:Recession proof investments - Buy or Sell ?
avatarAqa
2024-08-13
I truly like to have a well diversified portfolio. But one should not over-do the number of stocks, otherwise one might as well just by the index. As a retail investor, a portfolio of 10 to 20 stocks, across various sectors, industries and countries, is less risky than just owning one or two stocks. All my stocks have the same weightage of the total portfolio. Good luck! Thanks @Tiger_comments @icycrystal
avatarDiAngel
2024-08-13
15 SG stocks at the moment. I hope to add another 2-4 stocks. Thereafter, I will just add quantity to increase my dividends payout. 10 UT and 2-4 are extremely high risk ie individual country. 6 US stocks with Tiger is just “for fun” as big holding is ESPP.
avatarMHh
2024-08-13
I have a mix of paper loss and paper gains. The best way to diversify is to buy ETFs. It is convenient and easy. Also, there are many with low expense ratio. Choose one that reflect the world index then have some thematic or geographical plays. Can also choose crypto to diversify further. Depending on risk appetite and investment horizon, can also add in gold or other commodities and bonds. My personal preference is to keep to stocks only.

Goldman Sachs:"Huge Buybacks are Coming", Did You Buy the Dip?

At the beginning of last week, the poor non-farm employment in the United States triggered a panic about economic recession, which led to a sharp drop in the U.S. stock market $S&P 500(.SPX)$ $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ . By the end of the week, the U.S. stocks had recovered most of the losses. On Monday, August 12th, the U.S. stock indices opened collectively higher, and ultimately the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ, with the help of chip stocks, closed higher.Goldman Sachs trader Vani Ranganath pointed out in the weekly report that this is because corporate stock buybacks, as a "supporting force" for the U.S. stock market, are coming. Currently, 90% of the $S&P 500(.SPX)$
Goldman Sachs:"Huge Buybacks are Coming", Did You Buy the Dip?
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