tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post8261499652294490338..comments2024-02-26T18:15:52.125+08:00Comments on My Very First Blog: Earn 12.08% Annual Returns Risk Freefoongpchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-61113442274944506572008-11-08T22:31:00.000+08:002008-11-08T22:31:00.000+08:00neo, start saving money now, and when you have eno...neo, start saving money now, and when you have enough, invest the money! : )foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-60429748585033467152008-11-07T18:47:00.000+08:002008-11-07T18:47:00.000+08:00Too bad I have no extra money to invest.Too bad I have no extra money to invest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-83513980654944341992008-11-05T00:36:00.000+08:002008-11-05T00:36:00.000+08:00nick phillips, pay me and I'll do the investments ...nick phillips, pay me and I'll do the investments for you. Haha! Just kidding! I'm not an expert either, but I learn through books and speaking to those who are experts. <BR/><BR/>mariuca, thanks! You have a good one too : )<BR/><BR/>monica, well, you can start by reading books like this book by Adam Khoo. He's a self made millionaire at age 26, so he must be doing something right!foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-71864342673982083712008-11-05T00:17:00.000+08:002008-11-05T00:17:00.000+08:00angie tan, yeah good time to look for bargains, th...angie tan, yeah good time to look for bargains, though you must have some extra cash to do that! : )<BR/><BR/>health nut wannabee mom, haha! I think you better put your checkbook in order first, then only think of any kind of investments : )<BR/><BR/>life rambling, you are so right. I never ever invest in anything that I don't understand. I don't like to gamble with my hard earned money! : )foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-84457607517696021582008-11-05T00:12:00.000+08:002008-11-05T00:12:00.000+08:00tekkaus, yeah it will definitely go up again, that...tekkaus, yeah it will definitely go up again, that's why people who see the opportunity always like it when the market crash. They will buy those fundamentally strong companies. <BR/><BR/>babette, yes long term is what we should aim for. Intel? Hmmm, maybe : )<BR/><BR/>pete, you are absolutely correct. Buy when everyone is selling! But make sure buy the right ones! Now that's the difficult part! foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-69510824405404779162008-11-05T00:07:00.000+08:002008-11-05T00:07:00.000+08:00happysurfer, you are right. Pick those companies w...happysurfer, you are right. Pick those companies with strong fundamentals. I never go for short term gains cos it's just too risky and I don't gamble : )<BR/><BR/>khengsiong, I guess you are right. Maybe we should not invest in the whole market at this moment in time. Because some companies will not survive this crash. <BR/><BR/>my bug life, yes that's very good advice. Never ever borrow to foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-65937759782124853342008-11-04T23:44:00.000+08:002008-11-04T23:44:00.000+08:00I agree with Khensiong. Buffett didn't invest in a...I agree with Khensiong. Buffett didn't invest in all companies but the selected ones. His plan is always to own the company or the least he could do is to get the biggest share as he could.<BR/><BR/>12.08% return is good even though some unit trust promise higher return.<BR/><BR/>I might invest in others when my ASB account is full. Even though ASB is around 7-12% still not so bad. <BR/><BR/>SomeFaisal Admarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670555138520564356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-90781367404555698402008-11-04T23:06:00.000+08:002008-11-04T23:06:00.000+08:00like what Nick said, I've no idea how to invest ei...like what Nick said, I've no idea how to invest either :-DMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258591219972432250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-16154825694666168102008-11-04T21:36:00.000+08:002008-11-04T21:36:00.000+08:00Hey Foong! :) Thanks for advertising at Mariuca to...Hey Foong! :) <BR/><BR/>Thanks for advertising at Mariuca today, have a good one! :)Mariucahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007881762639103700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-14526363511009300552008-11-04T17:24:00.000+08:002008-11-04T17:24:00.000+08:00I have no idea how to invest (if I had the money t...I have no idea how to invest (if I had the money that is) even if it came and bit me on the nose!Nick Phillips (15/03/1967 - 04/11/2022)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01043552434776358684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-6282676854338353822008-11-04T17:19:00.000+08:002008-11-04T17:19:00.000+08:00The best thing is to avoid any investment schemes ...The best thing is to avoid any investment schemes that you do not fully understand. it is risky and could lead you to losing hard earned money. better safe than sorry.LifeRamblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671888795238528513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-83785994893128452122008-11-04T13:14:00.000+08:002008-11-04T13:14:00.000+08:00I wish that I could figure out all this investment...I wish that I could figure out all this investment stuff. I still have trouble with my checkbook!HEALTH NUT WANNABEE MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091372418641843957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-84898730032503330702008-11-04T11:36:00.000+08:002008-11-04T11:36:00.000+08:00Interesting... I agree with you.Anyway, the stock ...Interesting... I agree with you.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, the stock market was overvalued and needed massive correction.<BR/><BR/>Good time to look for deals, just have to see when the stocks become a bargain. ;-)Angie Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08889499261628380006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-87922544625083687672008-11-04T11:02:00.000+08:002008-11-04T11:02:00.000+08:00After reading so many books, the best way to inves...After reading so many books, the best way to invest is still buy when everyone is fearful (market down badly). Of course, you must only choose good blue chips stocks!Petehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13769000274478173272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-15241714207205481402008-11-04T09:17:00.000+08:002008-11-04T09:17:00.000+08:00As with any kind of investment, it is imperative t...As with any kind of investment, it is imperative that one research the company first before buying its stock. So what kind of company should you invest in? One that has a great thing going on, like Intel. LOL (just kidding Foong :o) kinda) Anyway, one should invest now since there are a lot of bargains available. You should be in it for the long term though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-85828923107288517102008-11-04T09:10:00.000+08:002008-11-04T09:10:00.000+08:00Yeah! The US is stumbling but I believe it will re...Yeah! The US is stumbling but I believe it will recover soon. Anyway a good write up. Hmm...I intend to buy DiGi's one day! Ha =)Tekkaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433320698714867028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-58847593465401392422008-11-04T08:46:00.000+08:002008-11-04T08:46:00.000+08:00I agree with Happysurfer..never borrow to invest i...I agree with Happysurfer..never borrow to invest in stock market...invest if you have the cash.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-15311332364753001552008-11-04T08:26:00.000+08:002008-11-04T08:26:00.000+08:00Comparing to Warren Buffet's investment strategies...Comparing to Warren Buffet's investment strategies...<BR/>He also makes long term investment, but he invests in selected companies, not the whole market. And he actually does a thorough study for each company he pours money in.khengsionghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08388168568808671784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-83764939082818295942008-11-04T00:18:00.000+08:002008-11-04T00:18:00.000+08:00I agree with Warren Buffett's call to buy stocks n...I agree with Warren Buffett's call to buy stocks now instead of holding on to cash as it is in fact common sense that inflation erodes the value of cash. What stocks to pick? Those with strong fundamentals and yield decent dividends are the safest bet. Bottomline: patience will yield gains meaning holding on to the stocks over an extended period. Of course, the more daring will zoom in and outHappySurferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444290549991093661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-52692449644344076812008-11-03T22:27:00.000+08:002008-11-03T22:27:00.000+08:00lina, I'm very prudent too. I don't invest in high...lina, I'm very prudent too. I don't invest in high risk investments. Simply because so hard to earn all those money in the first place! : )<BR/><BR/>my bug life, I don't trust financial gurus too unless they have proven themselves and what they talk makes sense : )<BR/><BR/>jim, thanks for your opinion and suggestion. Will take note of it! I guess it's better not to invest in the stock market foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-17524857278416235032008-11-03T22:21:00.000+08:002008-11-03T22:21:00.000+08:00carrot, yes the US market is at its all time low a...carrot, yes the US market is at its all time low and may drop further. But companies with good fundamentals will survive and rise after all this is over. <BR/><BR/>suituapui, he has not gone into hiding lah. He has a blog. You may want to read it <A HREF="http://www.adam-khoo.com/167/profit-from-the-panic" REL="nofollow">here</A>foongpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592884550810521137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-27064159950790934722008-11-03T19:20:00.000+08:002008-11-03T19:20:00.000+08:00Hi,I think you have an interesting blog here. Howe...Hi,<BR/><BR/>I think you have an interesting blog here. However WRT to your post I must prudently disagree. The US stock market is dropping terribly due to the current credit crisis gripping its banking industry. It will continue to lose even more value as long as this crisis is not yet overcome. It is simply suicidal to invest in ANY stock market right now. If anything investing in gold would beJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335029071346067494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-90422577416463726252008-11-03T18:51:00.000+08:002008-11-03T18:51:00.000+08:00I don't trust any financial gurus...I don't trust any financial gurus...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-82261619968934968862008-11-03T17:24:00.000+08:002008-11-03T17:24:00.000+08:00I'm very prudent with my investment. Low risk, low...I'm very prudent with my investment. Low risk, low gain. Not that I've got that much money to invest. :Dlinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273605189937933589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8319442391838143892.post-37658148505094170052008-11-03T16:50:00.000+08:002008-11-03T16:50:00.000+08:00Of course, in whatever thing you invest, the highe...Of course, in whatever thing you invest, the higher the risk, the greater the gain...or loss, whichever is applicable. So people willing to take the risk are the ones who MAY end up filthy rich...while the "careful" ones will forever remain poor. I'm very careful...won't even put my money in unit trust funds!!! That's why so poor! LOL!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com