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Ernest’s market opinion (19 May 17)
By Ernest Lim's investing blog  •  May 21, 2017
Dear all Below is my personal opinion on the market. As previously mentioned to my clients, I aim to reduce my percentage invested in stocks (currently around 130% invested), especially the non-performing stocks, with no immediate near term catalysts. I am cautious on the market in the next 1-2 months because a) The large market run up year to date. STI has appreciated approximately 12% YTD and 22% for the past one year; b) June is likely to be a quiet month as most companies have reported results and some of the blue chips have already ex dividend. i.e. limited catalysts for most stocks; c) Holiday period where fund managers and analysts may be off on holidays; d) As my performance has been lacklustre compared to the year to date rally in STI, I want to re-evaluate and consolidate some of the positions that I have and the overall ......
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By Ernest Lim's investing blog
I am an avid investor, trader cum remisier. I am a Chartered Financial Analyst® charterholder, as well as, a Chartered Accountant of Singapore. I have published articles on a wide range of topics on finance and investment, ranging from market / sector outlook, technical analysis and fundamental analysis etc.
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