Year 2023 would be ending soon. Year to date so far nothing drastic has happened to global stock markets and probably the next 3 weeks would be the same. However, year 2023 spells a significant milestone for me in stock market. This year marks the 30th year that I have been invested in Singapore stock market. While the past 3 decades wasn't a very eventful periods but did encounter the ups and downs of the stock market. Of course not to mention the mistakes that were made and the precious lessons that were learnt throughout.
The Early Year (1993)
Singapore stock market in 1993 was a total difference as of now. There wasn't online trading, every transaction has to call up broker or remisier to place the order. Commission then was 1% per transaction, contra period was 7 days and only aged 21 and above was allowed to open CDP account to trade or invest in stock. Payment of share has to be settled in either...