This post is a little inspired by a post by a new blogger I saw recently.
The post is at http://www.my15hourworkweek.com/2013/08/19/money-bomb-1-the-wedding/
and his blog is http://www.my15hourworkweek.com
The year 2013 has been quite fulfilling so far. Really learned lots, saw lots, thought lots and understood lots... But from now till mid of next year, I will probably be spending lots, more so than my income :p
Yep, wedding bells and bridal packages... Not that I am complaining :)
Also, my HDB BTO will probably be ready next year too... Renovation costs coming!
Just a short calculations of how much I need...
1) Photoshoots - $7k => my wife-to-be wants one local and one overseas one (add another $1k)
2) Banquet - $30k => I think ang bao will help cover some, although I don't think it will be 100%
These wedding banquets just get more expensive each year, with costs rising faster than income.
3) Renovation costs - $50k perhaps? Not so sure....
4) Rings and misc items... - $15k => I probably over allocate some
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
Sold remaining GLP
I sold GLP, preparing funds for either SPH or SPH REIT.
But the more I read and think, it seems SPH may be a better deal than SPH REIT after all.
However, I do expect SPH REIT to rise a little upon IPO, so....... strategize strategize strategize.....
But the more I read and think, it seems SPH may be a better deal than SPH REIT after all.
However, I do expect SPH REIT to rise a little upon IPO, so....... strategize strategize strategize.....
Thursday, June 13, 2013
STI Elliot Wave Analysis June 2013
Was free and took a quick look at STI.
I realised the waves are so crystal clear... Well, I may be reading it wrongly.
What this count means:
This is a correction, and STI will still go further up. (1) is 384 points long. If I expect (4) to end at around 3200 or below, and (5) to be almost as big as (1), then 3800 plus is achievable!
Discount that maths, my guess is that the end of the more major 3rd wave will end at the 2007 peak, which is around 3800.
The crystal ball would probably go on to tell me that a correction is then around the corner, and for a 4, it probably would be quite draggy :(
Further that, the 5. This wave 5 would be tricky, and how far it would goes really depends, since wave 1 is so short. The cardinal rule of EW theory is that wave 3 cannot be the shortest wave, and it is already satisfied in this count. But STI 4000 should be a good guess?
Of course, all these will be wrong if the current STI breaks below 3036, where wave 4 crosses 1, another cardinal rule of EW theory that cannot be broken.
I realised the waves are so crystal clear... Well, I may be reading it wrongly.
What this count means:
This is a correction, and STI will still go further up. (1) is 384 points long. If I expect (4) to end at around 3200 or below, and (5) to be almost as big as (1), then 3800 plus is achievable!
Discount that maths, my guess is that the end of the more major 3rd wave will end at the 2007 peak, which is around 3800.
The crystal ball would probably go on to tell me that a correction is then around the corner, and for a 4, it probably would be quite draggy :(
Further that, the 5. This wave 5 would be tricky, and how far it would goes really depends, since wave 1 is so short. The cardinal rule of EW theory is that wave 3 cannot be the shortest wave, and it is already satisfied in this count. But STI 4000 should be a good guess?
Of course, all these will be wrong if the current STI breaks below 3036, where wave 4 crosses 1, another cardinal rule of EW theory that cannot be broken.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Some interesting details about Eratat
Eratat is a counter listed on SGX. Previously, I have expressed concerns over its business model and its obscene amount of trade receivables.
Subsequently, Eratat reduced its trade receivables, not by collecting back the cash, but by providing something called a renovation subsidy. Which sounds nice, but still means ultimately, the cash didn't get to them.
It has been quite a while since I studied their statements. There were some people who were pointing to the SIAS research as the "authority", and expressed their confidence in this counter because SIAS said so, especially after I have expressed concerns over it. Certain things that are red herrings in my opinion are then brushed away. :(
I dug out the past reports of SIAS research on Eratat. Each and every one of the reports mentioned Increased Exposure, even though the estimated Intrinsic Value calculated by the analyst went to S$0.27.
Interestingly, the highest price the counter has ever went to was S$0.28.
Checking the history reports by SIAS (no offence meant to any organisation),
23rd Sep 2010 Intrinsic Value S$0.320 Title: New Business Shows Great Promise
06th Oct 2010 Intrinsic Value S$0.320 Title: Running a Tight Ship
04th Nov 2010 Intrinsic Value S$0.450 Title: An Exciting Set of Results - 108% Growth
01st Mar 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.480 Title: Time for value to be recognized.
05th Apr 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.480 Title: Do you want to miss this ride?
07th Apr 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.420 Title: Fast and Furious
11th May 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.430 Title: Yet Another Exciting Set of Results
05th Aug 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: Strong Growth Revisited
06th Sep 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: China’s Gateway to European Fashion
08th Nov 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: Climbing the Brand Value Ladder
23rd Feb 2012 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: Accumulate on Overreaction to Results
12th Apr 2012 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: Treading New Ground in Trade Show
14th Aug 2012 Intrinsic Value S$0.240 Title: Focus Shifting to Distribution Expansion
05th Nov 2012 Intrinsic Value S$0.240 Title: 3Q Results Showed Improvement Over 1H
26th Feb 2013 Intrinsic Value S$0.270 Title: 4Q Results Back to Par
02th May 2013 Intrinsic Value S$0.270 Title: Higher Volume, Higher Prices for Apparel
13th May 2013 Intrinsic Value S$0.270 Title: Preparing for the Next Lap of Growth
In all reports, the analyst maintained increase exposure. And in all the reports, the intrinsic value is higher than the share price.
Clearly, it can be seen that unless an investor bought in at the ultimate low, he/she will most likely be facing a big paper loss following the research reports. Well... The "investor" may make a profit another few years down the road. The question is then, how many years does that few years mean?
Research reports protect themselves by
"As of the date of this report, the analyst and his immediate family may own or have positions in any securities mentioned herein or any securities related thereto and may from time to time add or dispose of or may be materially interested in any such securities.
...
...
The use of this material does not absolve you of your responsibility for your own investment decisions. We accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of this research material. We, our associates, directors and/or employees may have an interest in the securities and/or companies mentioned herein."
The analyst and organisation are protected by their disclaimers, but your money isn't.
Neither does any of my blog posts constitute any solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities. ")
Moral of the story: Do your own thorough homework.
Subsequently, Eratat reduced its trade receivables, not by collecting back the cash, but by providing something called a renovation subsidy. Which sounds nice, but still means ultimately, the cash didn't get to them.
It has been quite a while since I studied their statements. There were some people who were pointing to the SIAS research as the "authority", and expressed their confidence in this counter because SIAS said so, especially after I have expressed concerns over it. Certain things that are red herrings in my opinion are then brushed away. :(
I dug out the past reports of SIAS research on Eratat. Each and every one of the reports mentioned Increased Exposure, even though the estimated Intrinsic Value calculated by the analyst went to S$0.27.
Interestingly, the highest price the counter has ever went to was S$0.28.
Checking the history reports by SIAS (no offence meant to any organisation),
23rd Sep 2010 Intrinsic Value S$0.320 Title: New Business Shows Great Promise
06th Oct 2010 Intrinsic Value S$0.320 Title: Running a Tight Ship
04th Nov 2010 Intrinsic Value S$0.450 Title: An Exciting Set of Results - 108% Growth
01st Mar 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.480 Title: Time for value to be recognized.
05th Apr 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.480 Title: Do you want to miss this ride?
07th Apr 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.420 Title: Fast and Furious
11th May 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.430 Title: Yet Another Exciting Set of Results
05th Aug 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: Strong Growth Revisited
06th Sep 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: China’s Gateway to European Fashion
08th Nov 2011 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: Climbing the Brand Value Ladder
23rd Feb 2012 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: Accumulate on Overreaction to Results
12th Apr 2012 Intrinsic Value S$0.325 Title: Treading New Ground in Trade Show
14th Aug 2012 Intrinsic Value S$0.240 Title: Focus Shifting to Distribution Expansion
05th Nov 2012 Intrinsic Value S$0.240 Title: 3Q Results Showed Improvement Over 1H
26th Feb 2013 Intrinsic Value S$0.270 Title: 4Q Results Back to Par
02th May 2013 Intrinsic Value S$0.270 Title: Higher Volume, Higher Prices for Apparel
13th May 2013 Intrinsic Value S$0.270 Title: Preparing for the Next Lap of Growth
In all reports, the analyst maintained increase exposure. And in all the reports, the intrinsic value is higher than the share price.
Clearly, it can be seen that unless an investor bought in at the ultimate low, he/she will most likely be facing a big paper loss following the research reports. Well... The "investor" may make a profit another few years down the road. The question is then, how many years does that few years mean?
Research reports protect themselves by
"As of the date of this report, the analyst and his immediate family may own or have positions in any securities mentioned herein or any securities related thereto and may from time to time add or dispose of or may be materially interested in any such securities.
...
...
The use of this material does not absolve you of your responsibility for your own investment decisions. We accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of this research material. We, our associates, directors and/or employees may have an interest in the securities and/or companies mentioned herein."
The analyst and organisation are protected by their disclaimers, but your money isn't.
Neither does any of my blog posts constitute any solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities. ")
Moral of the story: Do your own thorough homework.
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