Society’s leading lights are known to be shrewd, savvy, and sure in their investing styles. How do they make their investment decisions? Singapore Tatler asks them what they bear in mind before putting down their money.
Society’s leading lights are known to be shrewd, savvy, and sure in their investing styles. How do they make their investment decisions? Singapore Tatler asks them what they bear in mind before putting down their money.
Celina Lin
Private Investor
“Buy low and sell high. And because this is not always possible, the next best thing to do is know when to cut your losses!”
Trina Liang-Lin
Managing Director, Templebridge Investment
“Aim to know one or two stocks really well, then trade them!”
Emil Teo
Executive Director, Taste of Tradition
“Never invest in businesses you don’t fully understand. Even when you think you understand it, there’s always more to learn and understand.”
Belinda Chua
Managing Director, Flower Diamond Boutique
“Only invest in what you understand and do so at the right price.”
Grace Yeh
Private Investor
“I’ve always followed this advice from American economist Harry Markowitz: don’t put all your eggs in one basket. It means one should diversify and have a selection of assets when investing, in order to achieve the best results.”
Victor Ow
Chairman and CEO, Clydesbuilt Group
“This advice has served me well: Save money and put it into properties in Singapore. Don’t buy ‘affordable’, nor something you can’t afford. In buying property, go for location and think long-term.”
Andre Lam
Dental Surgeon and Motoring Expert
“I’ve not always invested wisely, but I bear in mind what my parents always told me: ‘Never invest into what you can’t afford’.”