STI started the year at 3370.59 level, reached a peak at 3539.95 on 15 August based on closing price. On 31st August STI traded at 2921.44, giving a YTD return of -13.33% or -17.47% if we bought at the peak.
My low cost portfolio that started in April YTD return was -4.26% as of 31 Aug 2015. On a weighted annualized basis, return was -11.37%. I received USD 65.68 in cash from ABF PAIF, an ETF which invested in Pan Asia bond.
During the sell off in August, I bought the following ETF and REIT, which brought my portfolio allocation closer to my target of 60% for equity:
1. iShares Core MSCI World UCITS ETF (IWDA LN) - 230 shares at USD 41.29 on 21 Aug
2. Capitaland Commercial Trust - 2400 shares at SGD 1.275 on ......
