Bill and Tesla//@koolgal: Bill Gates and Michael Burry seem to have a common interest - Both love to short Tesla shares!  According to Bill Gates, shorting Tesla has nothing to do with the environment.  It is just simply an investment strategy.  Bill Gates also said that " The popularity of electric cars will lead to more competition for selling those cars.  So there is a difference between electric cars being adopted and companies becoming infinitely valuable."Bill Gates maybe known by his new nickname  now - "Bill Gates The Big Short"! 😁😁😁@MillionaireTiger@TigerStars

Cybersecurity//@koolgal: I am glad you like post on $Betashares Global Cybersecurity(HACK.AU)$😍😍😍//@JLSE: 👌👌👌// @koolgal: I am bullish on  $Betashares Global Cybersecurity(HACK.AU)$ as it is currently trading at a very attractive level.  With global cyber crimes on the rise, HACK is a great low cost option to get exposure to this hot sector. Thanks  @AUStock_Pedia for your excellent stock tip.  I will certainly put it on my watch list to invest. 😍😍😍

Diversification//@koolgal: With the headwinds of high inflation, rising interest rates, the Ukrainian war, high oil prices, supply chain disruption, it is very likely the 2nd half of 2022 will be more brutal than the 1st half.  US stocks will continue on its downward trend and recession is imminent. However not all stocks are doom and gloom.  Consumer Staples, Healthcare are non cyclical and will be less affected than the Consumer Discretionary, Growth stocks.   Commodities stocks like Energy and Agriculture will continue to do well due to high demand and insufficient supply. My strategy is to stay invested with a focus on diversification and dollar cost average into plain vanilla ETFs like 

Microsoft//@koolgal: In the race to reach the lofty target of USD 5 Trillion in market capitalisation, my pick would be Microsoft.  It has been in the top spot before Apple took over the reins.Under Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO , Microsoft is very much into Cloud Computing.  This has led to a Big boost in recurring revenue since Microsoft products are now available as subscriptions.  In fact Microsoft is now No. 2 in Cloud Computing behind Amazon.  Office 365, the Azure cloud computing platform and other SAAS offerings have produced exceptional growth opportunities. $Microsoft(MSFT)$ also have multiple sources of revenue too from PCs, Cloud computing, gaming

Aim to retire//@koolgal: Retirement is not about fading into the sunset but having a zest for discovering new horizons, exploring new cities and having the time of our lives!My goal is FIRE - Financial Independence Retire Early.  My game plan is to set a budget to save and invest carefully, keep my expenses low and look for ways to boost my income.In investing for retirement, I seek an income focused portfolio, balancing dividend and growth stocks and treasure hunting for high quality stocks.  High quality stocks are those with strong balance sheet, ample free cash flow, high profit margins and high returns on invested capital.  It is also important to have a diversified portfolio in different classes of assets to m

Cool stuff//@koolgal: Retirement to me is the golden age of living.  It is the time to explore new horizons, travel to exciting new destinations, spend more time with loved ones and learn new skills like painting, horse riding.  The main worry most people have is they may outlive their funds and die penniless. That is why Retirement Planning is crucial to navigate the path to a worry and stress free retirement.First I will set my goals for my retirement.  I am a believer of FIRE - Financial Independence Retire Early.   This can be achieved by savings and allocating into 4 buckets of funds.  Bucket 1 is for essential living expenses. Bucket 2 is for emergency funds.  Bucket 3 i

Just do it//@koolgal: I like $Nike(NKE)$ best as it has a strong moat due to its brand.  I use Nike personally for my gym workouts and its quality is excellent in terms of comfort and durability. Nike fundamentals remain strong despite production issues in China.  Nike is also market leader in sports shoe and apparel.   Its recent stock price pullback is a good time to bargain hunt.Thanks @WallStreet_Tiger for compiling the list of sports brands in a comprehensive summary.   I will also look at $Lululemon Athletica(LULU)$</

Ev is the way to go//@koolgal: There is intense competition among all the car manufacturers especially in the EV sector.  Given the shortage of semiconductors and even batteries due to the supply disruption, the Ukrainian war and slowing global economy, Q2 deliveries will almost certainly be affected.  Still the EV market is a growth market as the transition to clean energy is a global focus, things should be better in the long term.  Ultimately the most important thing to remember is demand is a factor of the economy.  Given that there are recessionary fears, demand of EVs may slow down in the immediate future.@MillionaireTiger

Have to read//@koolgal: Books are like travelling on a magic carpet.  They take you to different worlds and tap into the wonders and wisdom of their authors. Reading and learning from books have taught me to be a better investor.  My all time favourite book is Unshakeable by Tony Robbins.  We live in uncertain times but Tony Robbins has given us hope to be Unshakeable and have Unwavering confidence in the midst of such turbulence.   In the book Tony Robbins will show you how not to let fear take over you.  How to take advantage of the turmoil around you.  To have an action plan that will guide you and be Unshakeable. Check out my review on Unshakeable and rejoice that we can overcome th

Banks and updates//@koolgal: It is good to know that OCBC and Wilmar have been buying back their respective shares.  It gives shareholders more confidence in investing in these shares and show that these companies are profitable.  Thanks @SGX_Stars for your comprehensive update of our local Singapore stocks.