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

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 diversi…

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

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 …

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

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 Alexande…

Money and Me: Are Pokémon and trading cards a good 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’s trading card community and its role in Asia’s collectibles market. They explore what drives Pokémon card prices, how grading, fee…

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

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 sibling…

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

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 Sin…

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

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.…

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

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 coul…

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

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 te…

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

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’…