Posts byJun Yuan

My name is Jun Yuan, and I am the owner of The Singaporean Investor. I am a full-time retail investor and trader since April 2017, and in this website, I'd be sharing with you my personal analyses of Singapore-listed companies, along with advices relating to investing, as well as trading.

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The Real Reason Investors Buy High and Sell Low

Why do so many investors buy when prices are soaring, only to sell after markets have already fallen? More often than not, the answer lies in investing psychology. Discover the behavioural biases that influence investment decisions and learn how mastering your emotions can help you become a better long-term investor…

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iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (NASDAQ: ACWI): Is the ETF a Global Alternative to the S&P 500 ETF?

Investing across different countries can provide useful diversification, but researching and buying individual overseas companies may be difficult. The iShares MSCI ACWI ETF (NASDAQ: ACWI) offers a simpler option by giving investors exposure to more than 2,000 large- and mid-sized companies across developed and emerging markets. In this post, I will examine the ETF’s benchmark, largest holdings, geographical and sector exposure, fees, dividends, historical performance, and key risks. I will also compare some of its features with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE ARCA: SPY).

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Fireside Chat with SmallCapAsia: My Journey, Lessons Learned, and Market Outlook

What is it really like being a full-time retail investor and trader, and what are some of the lessons I’ve picked up along the way? In a recent fireside chat with SmallCapAsia, I shared my investing journey, some of the mistakes I made when starting out, my approach towards analysing REITs, as well as my thoughts on opportunities in the Singapore market and one important piece of advice for investors navigating today’s market.

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EC World REIT (SGX: BWCU): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review

EC World REIT (SGX: BWCU) focuses on income-producing assets supporting e-commerce, logistics, and supply chain management activities in China. Its portfolio currently comprises 7 properties, all located in the country. Trading of the REIT’s units has remained suspended since 31 August 2023, with distributions to unitholders also halted since 2H FY2023. Earlier this evening (13 August), the China-focused, Singapore-listed REIT released its results for 2Q & 1H FY2026. In this post, I’ll review its latest financial performance, portfolio occupancy, and debt profile, before sharing my thoughts on the REIT’s latest developments and outlook…

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CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review

Originally listed as CapitaLand Mall Trust in July 2002 with a portfolio focused on retail properties in Singapore, the REIT was subsequently renamed CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U), or CICT, following its merger with another CapitaLand-sponsored REIT. Today, CICT is Singapore’s largest REIT by market capitalisation, with a portfolio comprising 21 properties in Singapore, 2 in Germany, and 3 in Australia. Earlier this morning (12 August 2026), CICT released its results for 1H FY2026. In this post, I’ll be reviewing its latest financial performance, portfolio occupancy and debt profile, distribution payout, as well as sharing my thoughts on its latest set of results…

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DBS vs. UOB vs. OCBC’s 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results: Who Came Out on Top?

Singapore’s three major banks, DBS (SGX: D05), UOB (SGX: U11), and OCBC (SGX: O39), have released their latest 2Q and 1H FY2026 financial results. In this post, I compare the 3 banks side-by-side across their financial performance, key financial ratios, and dividend payouts to determine which delivered the strongest improvement. In addition, I also look at their current valuations to find out which bank is trading at the more attractive valuation, and which appears to be the most expensive among the 3.

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United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX: U11): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review

Headquartered in Singapore, with banking subsidiaries across China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, United Overseas Bank Limited (SGX: U11), or UOB, is one of Asia’s leading financial institutions. The bank operates a global network of more than 470 offices spanning 19 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America, while maintaining a strong strategic focus on the ASEAN region. This morning (07 August), UOB announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of FY2026. In this post, I’ll review its latest financial performance, key financial ratios, dividend payouts, and share my thoughts on how the bank performed during the period under review…

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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (SGX: O39): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (SGX: O39), or OCBC, is Singapore’s longest-established bank, having been founded in 1932, and is the second-largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets. The Group operates a network of nearly 400 branches and representative offices across 19 countries and regions, with its core markets being Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Greater China. Earlier this morning (07 August), OCBC announced its 2Q & 1H FY2026 financial results. In this post, I’ll be reviewing its latest financial performance, key financial ratios, dividend payout, and sharing my thoughts on the bank’s results and outlook…

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DBS Group Holdings Limited (SGX: D05): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review

Headquartered in Singapore, DBS Group Holdings Limited (SGX: D05), or DBS, is not only Singapore’s largest bank but also the largest banking group in Southeast Asia by total assets. Earlier this morning (6 August), the bank released its financial results for the 2nd quarter and 1st half of FY2026. In this post, I’ll be taking a closer look at its latest financial performance, key financial ratios, dividend payouts, and share my thoughts on the results…

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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX: A17U): 1H FY2026 Results Review

From an initial portfolio of just 8 properties in Singapore when it was listed in November 2002, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX: A17U), or CLAR, has grown into one of Asia’s largest industrial REITs, with 234 properties across Singapore, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom/Europe as at end-June 2026. Earlier this evening (5 August 2026), the REIT announced its financial results for 1H FY2026. In this post, I’ll be reviewing its latest financial performance, portfolio occupancy, debt profile, distribution payout, and sharing my thoughts on its latest set of results…

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