Eight new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have joined the Singapore Exchange in October, offering investors access to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, global equities, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. But which ones are worth considering, and do more ETFs necessarily mean better diversification? Lance Alexander speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney about the differences between these funds, the risks of investing in individual markets and AI, and what investors should know about fees and currency exposure. They also discuss whether global ETFs are truly diversified and how Singapore investors can balance local stocks with overseas investments.

Eight new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have joined the Singapore Exchange in October, offering investors access to the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq-100, global equities, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. But which ones are worth considering, and do more ETFs necessarily mean better diversification? Lance Alexander speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder, TimTalksMoney about the differences between these funds, the risks of investing in individual markets and AI, and what investors should know about fees and currency exposure. They also discuss whether global ETFs are truly diversified and how Singapore investors can balance local stocks with overseas investments.

Money and Me: 8 New ETFs on SGX - Confused? Here's what to consider 

Does gold still deserve a place in your portfolio? Lance Alexander speaks with Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy, Saxo, about gold prices, central bank buying and the impact of inflation and interest rates. They explore how much gold to hold, physical gold versus gold ETFs, and whether silver and platinum offer alternatives.

Does gold still deserve a place in your portfolio? Lance Alexander speaks with Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy, Saxo, about gold prices, central bank buying and the impact of inflation and interest rates. They explore how much gold to hold, physical gold versus gold ETFs, and whether silver and platinum offer alternatives.

Money and Me: Is gold still a good investment in 2026?

How should investors build an Asian stock portfolio, and which markets offer the best opportunities? From Singapore's dividend-paying stocks to AI-driven semiconductor companies in South Korea and Taiwan, and overlooked opportunities in Australia, where should retail investors focus? Lance Alexander speaks with Sam Konrad, Investment Director at Jupiter Asset Management about specific stocks worth examining, the thinking behind selecting them, how much to allocate to different markets, and the risks of concentrating too heavily on AI. They also explore why China and Japan may be less attractive, and when investors should consider rebalancing their portfolios.

How should investors build an Asian stock portfolio, and which markets offer the best opportunities? From Singapore's dividend-paying stocks to AI-driven semiconductor companies in South Korea and Taiwan, and overlooked opportunities in Australia, where should retail investors focus? Lance Alexander speaks with Sam Konrad, Investment Director at Jupiter Asset Management about specific stocks worth examining, the thinking behind selecting them, how much to allocate to different markets, and the risks of concentrating too heavily on AI. They also explore why China and Japan may be less attractive, and when investors should consider rebalancing their portfolios.

Money and Me: How to build an Asian stock portfolio - Which stocks stand out? 

What makes a trading card valuable - and can you sell it for a profit? Lance Alexander speaks with Roy Raftery, Head of Pop Culture at Stanley Gibbons, about Singapore’s trading card community and its role in Asia’s collectibles market. They explore what drives Pokémon card prices, how grading, fees and resale demand affect profits. Plus, the risks of hype, counterfeits and poor storage, alongside lessons from the NFT boom and bust. Find out what beginners should know about counterfeit cards, price swings and the risks of turning a hobby into an investment.

What makes a trading card valuable - and can you sell it for a profit? Lance Alexander speaks with Roy Raftery, Head of Pop Culture at Stanley Gibbons, about Singapore&rsquo;s trading card community and its role in Asia&rsquo;s collectibles market. They explore what drives Pok&eacute;mon card prices, how grading, fees and resale demand affect profits. Plus, the risks of hype, counterfeits and poor storage, alongside lessons from the NFT boom and bust. Find out what beginners should know about counterfeit cards, price swings and the risks of turning a hobby into an investment.

Money and Me: Are Pokémon and trading cards a good investment?

How much can you afford to give your ageing parents without putting your own retirement at risk? Lance Alexander speaks with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities about budgeting for parents’ expenses, preparing for eldercare costs, sharing responsibilities among siblings and weighing the financial impact of leaving work to become a caregiver.

How much can you afford to give your ageing parents without putting your own retirement at risk? Lance Alexander speaks with Elijah Lee, Senior Financial Services Manager, Phillip Securities about budgeting for parents&rsquo; expenses, preparing for eldercare costs, sharing responsibilities among siblings and weighing the financial impact of leaving work to become a caregiver.

Money and Me: Supporting ageing parents - How much can you afford?

The Straits Times Index (STI) suffered a sharp correction in October, while AI stocks faced renewed selling pressure. Are these declines creating buying opportunities or signalling more trouble ahead? Lance Alexander speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to examine whether Singapore stocks are attractively valued, which stocks deserve a closer look, and what the latest AI sell-off means for investors. Plus, with a new S&P 500 equal-weight ETF listed on SGX, how does it compare with a traditional S&P 500 ETF, and which makes more sense for your portfolio?

The Straits Times Index (STI) suffered a sharp correction in October, while AI stocks faced renewed selling pressure. Are these declines creating buying opportunities or signalling more trouble ahead? Lance Alexander speaks with Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment, Providend to examine whether Singapore stocks are attractively valued, which stocks deserve a closer look, and what the latest AI sell-off means for investors. Plus, with a new S&amp;P 500 equal-weight ETF listed on SGX, how does it compare with a traditional S&amp;P 500 ETF, and which makes more sense for your portfolio?

Money and Me: STI Correction, New SGX ETFs and AI Stock Sell-Off - Where Are the Buying Opportunities?

A winning stock tip doesn’t always mean the source can be trusted. Lance Alexander speaks with Shanon Tang, Investment Specialist at PhillipCapital to explore how retail investors can spot pump-and-dump scams, verify online investment recommendations and assess whether a stock fits their portfolio. What should you check before acting - and what should you do if you’ve already bought a suspicious stock?

A winning stock tip doesn&rsquo;t always mean the source can be trusted. Lance Alexander speaks with Shanon Tang, Investment Specialist at PhillipCapital to explore how retail investors can spot pump-and-dump scams, verify online investment recommendations and assess whether a stock fits their portfolio. What should you check before acting - and what should you do if you&rsquo;ve already bought a suspicious stock?

Money and Me: Can you trust investment advice in group chats?

your investments at risk? As the IMF warns of growing threats to global financial stability, Lance Alexander speaks with Swapnil Mishra, Author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious  about how cyberattacks, soaring government borrowing costs and volatility in bond markets could affect stocks, banks and investment portfolios. What should retail investors do to protect their money? And despite these risks, where might opportunities lie? Swapnil also shares a stock that has caught his attention in the past two weeks, what makes it interesting and whether it's worth buying at current prices.

your investments at risk? As the IMF warns of growing threats to global financial stability, Lance Alexander speaks with Swapnil Mishra, Author of Investing for the Clueless, Reckless and Overly Cautious &nbsp;about how cyberattacks, soaring government borrowing costs and volatility in bond markets could affect stocks, banks and investment portfolios. What should retail investors do to protect their money? And despite these risks, where might opportunities lie? Swapnil also shares a stock that has caught his attention in the past two weeks, what makes it interesting and whether it's worth buying at current prices.

Money and Me: Could government debt and cyberattacks hit your investments? Plus, a Stock to Watch

As UK landlords sell amid rising costs and changing rules, does rental property still make sense for retirement income? Lance Alexander speaks with property investor, Daniel Sim, Founder, Golden Goose Properties, about investing in the UK versus Singapore, assessing returns after costs, checking tenant demand and knowing when to walk away. Plus, how does property compare with equities for funding retirement?

As UK landlords sell amid rising costs and changing rules, does rental property still make sense for retirement income? Lance Alexander speaks with property investor, Daniel Sim, Founder, Golden Goose Properties, about investing in the UK versus Singapore, assessing returns after costs, checking tenant demand and knowing when to walk away. Plus, how does property compare with equities for funding retirement?

Money and Me: UK vs Singapore Property - Is rental income still worth it?

Can Singapore stocks sustain their gains, and where should retail investors look next? Lance Alexander speaks with Robert St Clair, Head of Investment Strategy at Fullerton Fund Management, about earnings, valuations and opportunities beyond the STI’s biggest companies. They also examine Singapore’s stock market reforms, shareholder returns and how to distinguish a bargain from a stock that stays cheap.

Can Singapore stocks sustain their gains, and where should retail investors look next? Lance Alexander speaks with Robert St Clair, Head of Investment Strategy at Fullerton Fund Management, about earnings, valuations and opportunities beyond the STI&rsquo;s biggest companies. They also examine Singapore&rsquo;s stock market reforms, shareholder returns and how to distinguish a bargain from a stock that stays cheap.

Money and Me: Singapore stocks - Where’s the value after the rally?

Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,  manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today. 

Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,&nbsp; manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.&nbsp;

Money and Me

Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,  manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.    

Michelle Martin speaks with financial advisors on how to make the most of your money. Learn how to get started,&nbsp; manage your expenses and start your smart money investment journey today.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Money and Me

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