🌟🌟🌟While the rest of the world chases the volatile highs of AI and crypto, a powerful story of resilience and wealth is being written right here in Singapore.  Recently the market watched in awe as DBS$DBS(D05.SI)$  and OCBC $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$  surged to new highs, proving that these are not just "local banks" - they are Global Wealth Powerhouses. Resilience in the Face of Falling Rates  The big question on every investor's mind :  What happens when interest rates fall?  The narrative for 2025 and 2026 has shifted.  Analysts now see our Big 3 Banks as remarkably resilient. The secret sauce?  We

🌟🌟🌟The current opinion on $Micron Technology(MU)$ is positive as the consensus estimates point to a blockbuster quarter driven by surging demand for High bandwidth memory (HBM) chips used in AI data centers which command premium pricing. Revenue is estimated to be USD 12.8 to USD 12.9 billion , an increase of 48% YoY. EPS is projected to be USD 3.96, more than double the same period last year. @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @Tiger_SG @TigerClub @CaptainTiger Focus will be on

🌟🌟🌟When price hits a key moving average, is it better to add with the trend or wait for confirmation? The 1st approach is more aggressive approach & involves buying or selling immediately the moment the price touches the moving average & assuming the long term trend will continue. The advantage is you get the best possible entry price if the trend is strong & immediate.  However you risk catching a falling knife.  This may lead to significant losses if the trend reverses. The 2nd approach of waiting for confirmation is a more prudent approach.  This strategy involves waiting for a signal.  This could be a specific candlestick pattern or bounce in momentum indicators, before entering the trade. This approach reduces the risk & filters out the fakeouts or

🌟🌟🌟Confirmed Breakout or Failed Rally?   Based on recent price action and technical analysis on $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ the current situation suggests a failed rally that qualifies as a Bull trap, rather than a confirmed breakout. This is due to : Failed Momentum: Even though price action recently pushed above resistance levels, this upside move was not confirmed by supporting momentum indicators like RSI or MACD which signals a lack of conviction behind the move. Low Volume on Breakout :  Failed breakouts often occur on weak volume and a significant spike in volume on the reversal suggests a fakeout which can trap traders. In summary the recent price action of SPY lacks the necessary confirmation such as volume and momen

🌟🌟🌟Bitcoin is currently sliding down a slippery slope, trading around USD 86,522.  It is down significantly from its peak in October.  The Christmas lights are blinking red.  The market is jittery.  Can Bitcoin hold key support levels this week?  Or is a painful drop to USD 70k on the cards? In the midst of this volatility, the boldest player in the field, $Strategy(MSTR)$  CEO Michael Saylor is doubling down.  MSTR bought nearly USD 1 billion into Bitcoin for a 2nd consecutive week.  MSTR is continuing to accumulate as prices pulled back.  MSTR is betting the farm that this dip is just a speed bump on the road to glory. Bitcoin at a Crossroad: USD 85k or USD 70k? The USD

🌟🌟🌟One word to describe my experience of holding $DBS(D05.SI)$ and $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ is "GRATEFUL ". I am grateful that both DBS and OCBC are performing well and a deep feeling of being secure, knowing that my capital is parked in the backbone of Singapore's economy, protected by solid returns and nice juicy dividends. Grateful that I have invested in our strong Singapore banks that are dominating the wealth management space and delivering great value to shareholders. Go Long Go Strong Go DBS and OCBC 🥰🥰🥰🚀🚀🚀🌛🌛🌛💰💰💰🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 @Tiger_SG @Tiger_comments

🌟🌟🌟We remember that childhood excitement of placing a lost tooth under the pillow & waking up to find a shiny coin in its place.  It is a simple act of faith, much like the one investors globally are doing now, hoping for their seasonal reward : the Santa Claus Rally. However the Santa Claus Rally is starting to feel a lot like that Tooth Fairy : a lovely idea that we desperately want to believe in but the evidence is getting a little shaky. The real bogeyman this holiday season is the Bank of Japan.  A potential BoJ rate hike is the "lump of coal" that could crash the party.  The culprit?  The massive Japan Carry Trade. Traders have borrowed trillions of yen at near zero interest rate and funelled that cash globally, fueling a massive market boom.  If Bank of

🌟🌟🌟It is that magical time of the year!  In Singapore, the satay is grilling, the chilli crabs are steaming and investors everywhere are eagerly waiting for their favourite seasonal gift : the Santa Claus Rally. Historically this refers to a market surge in the final 5 trading sessions of the year and the first 2 of the new year.  It is built on a cocktail of holiday cheer, optimistic portfolio win dow dressing and reduced trading volume.  The question on everyone's lips this December is : Will Santa show up this year or is the rally already priced in? The technical patterns for major indices are currently mixed, suggesting a market in search of direction after a massive run this year. The Grinch at the Bank of Japan? Just as visions of sugarplum profits dance in our he

🌟🌟🌟The future arrived in Austin Texas this past weekend.  On December 14, an X user captured astonishing footage of a Tesla Model Y driving autonomously through city streets with no one at the wheel - literally zero occupants.  The video went viral and Elon Musk confirmed the news: Testing is underway with no occupant in the car.  This marks a massive leap forward in the long promised robotaxi service. This breakthrough has reignited the fiery debate: Is $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$  on track to hit the mythical USD 500 per share target by year end? The Robotaxi Catalyst For years, skeptics have pointed to the slow progress of Tesla's Full Self Driving (FSD) as vaporware.  The Austin footage changes

🌟🌟🌟$Micron Technology(MU)$  is set to release its Q1 fiscal 2026 earnings on Wednesday December 17 and the stakes couldn't be higher.  In a market still reeling from Tech Meltdown Friday , Micron stands as a beacon of the AI boom.  Wall Street is watching to see if this memory giant can defy gravity and hit breathtaking new highs. Despite recent volatility and a slight downturn linked to broader tech jitters, Micron had an incredible year, climbing to 152% year todate. The AI Rocket Fuel and Recent Headwinds  Expectations are high and for good reason.  Micron is the beating heart of the AI data centre revolution.  Analysts expect strong results with revenue forecasted around USD 12.54 billion a

🌟🌟🌟The market is holding its breath as we face a massive potential one-two punch this week: the fallout from Tech Meltdown Friday and the highly anticipated Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting on December 18 to 19.  All signs point to the BoJ raising its policy rate, a historic shift that could send shivers down the spine of the global financial system and unleash a wave of volatility. How a Japan Rate Hike Affects the Carry Trade For nearly 3 decades, investors have leveraged the yen carry trade, borrowing yen at ultra low or even negative rates and investing that cheap capital into higher yielding assets around the world.  This includes US tech stocks and bonds. A BoJ rate hike changes this equation dramatically.  Why? Borrowing becomes more expensive: The core premise of cheap ye

🌟🌟🌟While global tech stocks have been on a wild ride last week, $Amova STI ETF S$D(G3B.SI)$ offers me a sense of calm.  Its focus on the mature stable Singapore market means it tends to be less correlated with the dramatic swings of the US market. I invest in $Amova STI ETF S$D(G3B.SI)$ for its stability, exposure to a defensive market, attractive dividend yield of 3.8% and a low expense ratio of 0.30%. Go Long Go Strong Go $Amova STI ETF S$D(G3B.SI)$ 🥰🥰🥰🌈🌈🌈💰💰💰 @Tiger_SG  @Tiger_comments  

🌟🌟🌟The end of this week brought a brutal reality check for tech investors like me.  Friday was a sea of red with a sharp broad selloff across AI related names and a significant tumble for stocks like $Broadcom(AVGO)$  and $Oracle(ORCL)$   The market felt the pain as capital frantically rotated into defensive sectors.  Now we are all standing on the edge of the weekend, holding our breath and dreading next week. The big question looms: Are we facing a massive bounce next week or is this the beginning of a long painful slide? The emotional whipsaw is real.  One minute we are riding the AI wave to the moon.  The

🌟🌟🌟I have been on an emotional rollercoaster with my investments this year. To describe the journey, a lyric from the popular Chinese song "Peng Yu" or Friends by Emil Chau captures it perfectly.  I viewed my tech stocks like $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ as loyal friends who would journey with me forever, a bond cemented by my hard earned cash. However my friends turned on me during market volatility, their prices falling dramatically & leaving me high & dry. The QQQ's recent drop on December 12, felt like a harsh betrayal. Despite the pain of seeing a sea of red in my portfolio, I am holding on to these friends with a mix of loyalty and ho

🌟🌟🌟A good options strategy when $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ is experiencing a downturn is a Bear Put Spread.  A Bear Put Spread is a popular and conservative strategy for a moderate decline in QQQ's price. You simultaneously buy a put option at a higher strike price and sell a put option with the same expiration date but at a lower strike price. The advantage is that your maximum loss is limited to the net premium paid to open the position and the maximum profit is capped at the difference between the strike prices minus the net premium paid.  This defines your risk and reward upfront. @Tiger_comments @TigerStars

🌟🌟🌟When fear grips the market, it feels like deja vu.  We have seen this before: dotcom bubbles, crypto winters & even pandemic panic.  Each time investors wrestle with the same question - do we add, reduce or simply wait it out? For those holding tech stocks, the temptation is strong to hit the sell button.  But here is the paradox: the very sector sparking anxiety is also the one shaping our future.  AI  is not a passing fad.  It is a tectonic shift.  From healthcare breakthroughs to productivity revolutions, its long term potential is undeniable. Yes valuations may wobble.  Hype cycles can burn.  But underneath the noise lies conviction.  The companies building real AI infrastructure - chips, data centers, enterprise solutions are l