Last Friday (16 August), I had the pleasure of being invited onto InvestKaki‘s YouTube channel once again, where we dived deep into some hot topics for the 2nd half of 2024 and beyond – from REITs to banks, interest rates, and top stock picks, we left no stones unturned.

In this 40-minute video, you will discover:

📊 Singapore REITs & Banks: Our insights on their financial performances and dividend payouts in the latter half of the year.

📉 Interest Rate Projections: Discover forecasts on where interest rates might land by the end of 2024, 2025, and even into 2026 and beyond – and what that means for your investments.

🔍 Impact of Rate Cuts on Banks: How will upcoming interest rate cuts affect the financial performance of the three major Singapore banks?

💡 Asset Types to Watch: 2 asset types ready to shine in the near future – one starting with ‘G’ and the other with ‘O’. Can you guess them?

🇺🇸 US Market Outlook: We discuss how the US market might shape up post-Presidential Election.

💼 Our Stock Picks: A Singapore stock with multiple growth tailwinds and a ‘REIT-like’ dividend yield, and a US stock with a straightforward business model, 11% annual dividend growth, and a stellar 40% return on equity – leaving its competitors in the dust.

Ready to dive in? Watch the full discussion in the video below:

We hope you have found our insights useful.

Got a topic you’d like James and me to dive into next? Let us know in the comments below, or send me a message here.

Disclaimer: The views shared in this video are purely educational and reflect our personal opinions. These are not buy recommendations. Always do your own research before making any financial moves.

REITs vs Banks: Which Investment Delivers More for Income Seekers?

If you thought 2025 was a wild ride for the stock market, wait until you see 2026! With not only the uncertainty of interest rate changes and geopolitical tensions but also a military operation by Israel and the United States against Iran, it's set to be even more turbulent.

So, with all this in mind, which is the better choice for income investors: REITs or banks?

I'm honoured to be re-invited by Dinah Poehlmann from Your Finance Mind for a fireside chat on Zoom this year, where I'll be sharing my insights on this topic.

Join me on Thursday, 19 March 2026, from 8pm to 9pm, as I offer my thoughts and answer any questions you may have.

Best part? Registration is completely free! Secure your spot now through the link below:

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Are You Worried about Not Having Enough Money for Retirement?

You're not alone. According to the OCBC Financial Wellness Index, only 62% of people in their 20s and 56% of people in their 30s are confident that they will have enough money to retire.

But there is still time to take action. One way to ensure that you have a comfortable retirement is to invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs).

In 'Building Your REIT-irement Portfolio' which I've authored, you will learn everything you need to know to build a successful REIT investment portfolio, including a list of 9 things to look at to determine whether a REIT is worthy of your investment, 1 simple method to help you maximise your returns from your REIT investment, 4 signs of 'red flags' to look out for and what you can do as a shareholder, and more!

You can find out more about the book, and grab your copy (ebook or physical book) here...