A Day at FSM Invest Expo 2016

it was a fruitful day for my gf and i.
earlier yesterday morning along with her bff, we went to the "biggest" event hosted by Fundsupermart which they call it as "FSM Invest Expo 2016" hosted at Suntec Convention Hall 404.

well.. as compare to last year, it was indeed consider "big".
saw big names like Schroders, Aberdeeen, UOB, Nikko, Legg Mason and more.
visited most of their booths, but if u ask me what is the aim of visiting their booth. i couldn't answer it.

i went over one of the booth and asked the personnel, "any particularly reason(s) why u guys are prompting only this/these funds?"

he/she replied "oh, basically we base on the theme of this event and we came out with this/these." and then there was a awful silent, so i went off but back in my mind i was thinking, what is the aim of their sharing? i mean i can read these stuff online, all they have is just factsheet in their booth where these factsheet is readily available online. moreover they dont share alot on their fund. end result, they passed me their factsheet and i have to read myself. well...

crowds was consider ok for event like this.
there are basically 2 seminar halls. one was rather small (if u were there, u will know which one i referring to). because of the small seminar size, people was seen standing outside of the seminar hall. me? i skipped most of the seminars.

nevertheless there are alot of freebies to be grab. UOB Asset Management actually hired llao llao for free frozen yogurt to be given away. from the moment i reached the hall till the time i left the hall, the q is everlasting. another highlight is the free coffee booth by OWL Cafe. free coffee with every coupon exchange (found inside the goodie bag). not much q for the coffee. =)

overall, i collected alot of goodies from the event (see below) haha. and basically the only knowledge i took away is that FSM is offering 0% sale charge promotion from 11th June to 17th June 2016. with this, i declare a fruitful trip ! haha.

Go Keppel Go !!!

With reference to below link,

Keppel Fels set to bag US$500m contract.

in short, it is not firm yet but likely to secure the contract.

as a shareholder of Keppel, of course i hope it gets it. haha

go Keppel go !!!

http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/keppel-fels-set-to-bag-us500m-contract?xtor=EREC-16-1[BT_Newsletter_1]-20160610-[Keppel+Fels+set+to+bag+US%24500m+contract]&xts=538380

Few update for 9th June 2016

SPH Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) has the lowest gearing level of 25.7% among the 27 Singapore-listed REITs and six stapled trusts in the March quarter, a Singapore Exchange survey shows.

Mapletree Industrial Trust, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, CapitaLand Retail China and BHG Retail REIT all have gearing levels of below 30%.

UOB Kay Hian is keeping its “buy” call on ST Engineering with a $3.50 target price. The research house cites the “leadership” role the engineering service provider. The recent trial contract win for amphibious combat vehicles from the US Marines could further pave the way for more orders, boosting growth, it says. UOB also notes the company's capabilities in data analytics and cybersecurity which should eventually drive earnings growth compared with other industrials.

UOB Kay Hian has maintained its “buy” recommendation for Raffles Medical Group with an unchanged target price of $1.70. Here are the 5 reasons UOB Kay Hian believes Raffles Medical is “setting the stage for long-term growth”:

1) Priming for the big launch through acquisitions

2) Shanghai hospital project on track

3) Ensuring quality through group practice model

4) Continued growth at home market

5) Staff costs to remain elevated but not surprising

GLP has acquired an 89.0% interest in 2 assets

Global Logistic Properties, in short GLP has acquired an 89.0% interest in each of Beijing Youshan Hengrong Yanong Investment Management and Beijing Youshan Hengrong Shengyue Investment Management for a cash consideration of RMB 448m (approx. US$68m).

some of its properties in China, Japan, US and Brazil.
all damn chio! haha

Late Post: Viva Business Park Site Survey

as many had know, one of key assets under Viva i Trust is undergoing major AEI.
use to call Chai Chee @ Technopark,
currently renamed to become Viva Business Park *nice name, thumb up*

being a shareholders of Viva I Trust,
i decided to go down and take a look since i always believe the concept of "you must know what you are buying" haha.

slide obtained from http://www.vivaitrust.com/investor_slides.html
the AEI is separated into 3 main phases
Phase 1: had completed and were fully leased *swee la
Phase 2: obtained TOP on 4th May 2016, not sure what is the status. open? fully leased?
Phase 3: will only finish in Q3 2016.

Phase one is the place where Decathlon Singapore is located and basically my gf and i walk around phase 1's area only. Saw Owl Cafe (yet to open), True Fitness's staffs prompting around the area outside Decathlon and a Dart's cafe/pub (open).

as for Decathlon, store is really huge. the store looks like some giant supermarket or Ikea, the only different is that it only sells sport related stuffs. one thing i must say is that the things they sell is really cheap. even my gf says she will come back again for the items they selling. quite a lot of people on that day (weekend). thumb up!

below are some of the pictures i took using my gf's HP.
yes i m using a non camera hp. =)

Update for May 2016

went to check on the meaning of harvest and this is the answer i got from 
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harvest

Definition of Harvest: the season when crops are gathered from the fields or the activity of gathering crops.

and for me, month of May is the season when my crops (money) are gathered. haha

crops collected for the month of May

Kepcorp $286

Starhub $100

ARA $70.20

ST Engg $200

Breadtalk $45

Sembmar $200

SPH Reit $84

Comfortdelgro $50

Sembcorp $60

QAF $120

Secura $30

Suntec Reit $71.13

ThaiBev $48.16

Sheng Siong $87.50

Starhub $100

Cache Log Trust $61.17

Frasers Centerpoint Trust $60.78

FEHT $54

Viva i Trust $137.59

Stock Portfolio $1865.53

Unit Trust Portfolio $229.09

Interest/Caurosell/Rebate $101.86

Total for the month of May: $2196.48

with this, i would like to leave you guys with one of my favourite quotes

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The second best time is now.”
– Chinese Proverb

for me...

sit back, relax and wait for the next harvest.

What next? wait for the "pivot point" where my passive income > expenses which mean I had achieve my financial freedom!!!

looking forward. = )

Continue to believe,

Eric

Happy Birthday!! And 谢谢大家! (Part 3)

super late birthday present from GF's BF: Leong Gui Ling
not Gui Hua = (

so how did i know Gui Ling?
very simple, google search gui ling and you will get this,
haha. don't kill me GL. = )

how long did you know her?
well, how long i knew my gf is roughly how long i knew her,
so really shock when she insists in getting a present for me.
really thankful my GF has a BFF like you and I really appreciate your gift!
many thanks!

another gold addition to my gold asset collection.
Yeah!
Huat ah!

1G 9999 "Cai Yuan Guan Jin" Gold Bar from Citigems (Front)

1G 9999 "Cai Yuan Guan Jin" Gold Bar from Citigems (Back)

Update for April 2016 *Late Post*

Hi all,

sorry for the late post.
actually I wanted to skip this month update as this month is the month of dryness,
nothing much to update
i.e. no dividends was collected from my Stock Portfolio. ;(

however my Unit Trust Portfolio continue to provide some small rain drops during dry period like April, June, July etc. =)

and so for the month of April 2016
Dividend collected from Unit Trust: S$310.21

stay tune for May 2016
one of the month where "Golden Flowers, 金花" bloom
haha.

Determine to success,
Eric Khoo

Breadtalk Salted Egg Yolk in Crispy French Toast Bread

for all the salted egg yolk lover
New item from Breadtalk
Salted Egg Yolk in crispy french toast bread with coffee or tea at $3.90

World best!
Must try
;)

Breadtalk tote bag only at $1

Any Breadtalk lover like me? Haha
Tote bag at $1 only.
Available in all Breadtalk stores!
Get yours today!

Update for March 2016

Update For March 2016

Didnt do much for this month (March).

Received some passive income as follow. 

1. Unit Trust $214.95

2. Singpost $60

3. Mapletree Com Trust $62.40

4. Far East Hospitality Trust $58.50

5. Rebate/Interest $82.58

Recently I read an article online and i really get very annoyed by it. Especially for pointer one.

Dont get me wrong, I think the article is really good.

N i highly recommend u to go read it too. 

Jus spend around 15 minutes, go through it.

You won't regret. Haha

=)

http://www.businessinsider.com/i-became-a-millionaire-at-24-here-are-my-7-best-pieces-of-advice-to-create-massive-wealth-2016-4?IR=T&r=US&IR=T

The article doesn't tell u what to do,

But it helps u to open your mind and makes u reflect about yourself. *at least for myself. 

So.....

Question: How to create explosive income? 

I m finding my ans too. 

Hmmmmm.....

To our success,
Eric

Ippt 2016

宝刀未老。haha  : )

Far East Hospitality celebrates the opening of Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore and Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 60% off Flexible Rates

Information obtained from Far East Hospitality Mailing.

For sharing of good deal purpose only.

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For a limited time only, enjoy 60% off Flexible Rates at both properties for stays till 31 July (Oasia Hotel Downtown) and 30 November 2016 (Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur). 

It’s the perfect time to book a staycation or get some rest and relaxation in Kuala Lumpur.

Hurry! This offer is not available anywhere else. 

Promotion ends 17 April 2016.

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