Author: YH Wong

Live music events generate a unique atmosphere. If you have experienced it first-hand, you are familiar with the magic – there is an unparalleled joy in singing along to your cherished melodies, raising your hands skyward (and waving them like you just don’t care), or swaying to the rhythm amidst the crowd. Well, concerts contribute…

A partner from the US recently visited me, and one observation that resonated with him during his travels in Asia was the remarkable strength of the US dollar and thank-you very much. Having visited the region multiple times, he has experienced periods when the dollar felt robust, as well as times when it seemed weaker….

One of the things that meditators do every day is performing Surya Namaskar before each meditation session. Surya Namaskar, also known as Sun Salutation, is a series of yoga poses or postures performed in a sequence. It’s a traditional practice that originated in India. With the global spread of yoga, Surya Namaskar gained popularity outside…

Centuries ago in India, the sacred land of the Veda, visionary Rishis possessed the ability to perceive the natural rhythms and melodies. These seers would sing and play these enchanting tunes during specific times of the day and night, aiming to bestow tranquility and harmony upon their land, as well as optimum health to their…

I’m back! Oh well, I periodically recycle old posts on my blog to ensure that new clients can benefit from valuable content they may have missed. Check out this post that I believe may capture the interest of those who have recently joined our community of investors. Quantity does not always translate to quality. When…

I will be on the road for the next couple of days, and my blog might be a bit quiet thanks to some questionable internet connectivity. It is like my posts are going on a mini vacation. My favorite S&P 500 fell for a fourth consecutive trading session to what has now been a 4%…

I don’t assess my portfolio’s performance on a weekly or monthly basis. Instead, I focus on evaluating how much I can potentially gain over a cycle in term of years. The period must be long enough to smooth out short-term volatility and capture the broader trends of market cycle. This approach can often lead to…

The strength of the US dollar can indeed have significant implications for the global economy and markets. It is not just the Yen or Ringgit. Currencies around the world are down against the greenback this year, and that trend has accelerated in recent weeks. Well, my clients are well aware of my position on the US…

Over the last couple of weeks, I have presented at several private meetings for investors and urged them to think outside the mainstream. No obligation and lengthy sales pitch. With each session triggering a flood of requests for additional meetings. Institutional investors continuously seek alternative funds and strategies capable of delivering uncorrelated returns and surpassing…

In today’s blog post, I will skip the weekly breakfast. As many of you may already know, Iran carried out missile strikes targeting Israel over the weekend. These strikes mark the latest developments in a series of escalations involving Iran and its affiliated groups, pitted against Israel and the US. According to media accounts, the…