Market Review and Trends
Wait for market correction
By Tan Kin Lian  •  July 27, 2010
[caption id="attachment_2064" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Photo by sunshinecity"]Photo by sunshinecity[/caption] If you have cash that is earning 0.5% per annum, and you are worried about the current level of the stock market and the uncertainty in the global economy, which option would you prefer?
  • Invest the money for 5 years to get a guaranteed return of 10% (i.e. 2% per year)
  • Keep the money in cash and wait for the market to drop by 10%, i.e. ST index of 2,600
  • Wait for the market to drop by 20%, i.e. ST index of 2,350
  • Invest in preference shares or REITS to earn a yield of 4% p.a. or more
In my view, the chance of the stock market reaching 2,600 within the next 5 years is quite high and reaching 2,350 is moderate. Read more...
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By Tan Kin Lian
Mr Tan Kin Lian (fomer NTUC Income CEO) started his insurance career in 1966 in a local life insurance company. He has also worked in various positions as a computer programmer, organisation and methods officer and consulting actuary. Mr Tan writes daily in his blog. The information in his blog is transparent and has an open approach.
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