Investors seeking to diversify their portfolio across asset classes must consider ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). Singapore Exchange (SGX) lists ETFs that track stock market indices, bonds and money market indices in addition to the world’s most popular gold index. The SPDR STI ETF (STI ETF) and SPDR Gold Shares ETF (Gold Shares) are two of the most active ETFs that are listed for trading on SGX. Over the past year, a portfolio of the SPDR STI and SPDR Gold Shares ETFs generated a total return of 5.3%, not including transaction fees. Continue reading SPDR-Gold ETF portfolio gives 10.2% annual return over 3 years
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Reasons for Investment Portfolio Diversification
“Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket!” You’ve probably heard that over and over again throughout your life…and when it comes to investing, it is very true. Diversification is the key to successful investing, because it reduces risk from bad events impacting any one of the investments.
All successful investors build portfolios that are widely diversified, and you should too! Diversifying your investments might include purchasing various stocks in many different industries. It may include purchasing bonds, investing in money market accounts, or even in some real property. The key is to invest in several different areas – not just one. Continue reading Reasons for Investment Portfolio Diversification