Extracting the ‘Secret Sauce’ from Warren Buffett’s Letter 2022
As of 31 December 2022, Berkshire’s common stock investments are worth US$ 308.8 billion, which is a 24.7% decrease from US$ 350.7 billion at end-2021. For 2022, there is no
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How do I Measure Stock Investment Performance?
Today, it is normal to measure the investment performance of a stock, based on stock price movements. For instance: If a stock went up in price, the stock is viewed to
Can I Invest in Stocks Without Reading Financial Reports?
Here is an analogy: Let’s say, I work for Public Bank as a mortgage officer. Everyday, tens of potential borrowers walk into my office to ask for a mortgage. And, you are
Tax Treatment for M-REITs and S-REITs
I have a confession to make. I'm not sure how many of you attended last Tuesday's webinar at KCLau.com. But, after the webinar session, I realized that my comments on the
Cypark at Below 3 in P/E Ratio, Anybody?
Several years ago, I studied Cypark Resources Bhd (Cypark), a renewable energy and waste management company listed on Bursa Malaysia. I recalled that it had always been trading at RM
50% Drop in Hartalega. What Should I Do?
It is now May 2022, some 2+ years since MCO 1.0. At this stage, it seems that the glove mania in 2020-2021 has come to its end as I don’t find
Examining 5 Reasons to Sell a Stock through the Writings of Philip A. Fisher
I first got to know the name ‘Philip A. Fisher’, when I was shopping for materials on investments at a local bookstore some years ago. At that time, I recalled
What if I have Insufficient Capital to Invest?
Short answer: ‘Don’t invest’. But to me, I would say that what we do after recognising the present lack in our finances is pivotal to our investment success. To illustrate, for some,
Is it Okay if a Stock Doesn’t Pay Dividend
One of the recurring passive income streams investors can get is dividend income from public listed companies. For example, shareholders of Public Bank have been receiving dividends for decades. As