17-10-2010, 01:45 PM
In my humble opinion, there is no one absolute way to reach our goal. Everyone is different, so I just feel that by stopping to time the market, it works better for me, for now.
(16-10-2010, 04:22 PM)Jacques Wrote: [ -> ]Hi,
I have read about the buy and hold investment strategy. It is a widely quoted, tried and tested method to achieve capital growth over the long run.
However, if we can guess the market peaks or bottoms and take action on our portfolio positions when that occurs, we can significantly increase portfolio performance. No one can predict the exact timing when the market will turn. But making a close enough guess may be possible.
Timing the market can be based on sentiments indicators. When over exuberance is detected, we can lighten up on stocks prior to the expected correction. When market becomes over pessimistic accumulating on stock positions will give a higher chance of good gains when the market rallies subsequently.
Like to have a view of the market timing strategy. Do you believe in the performance edge by market timing? Anyone tried it before or do you think the tried and tested buy hold strategy is still the best?
(17-10-2010, 01:06 AM)arthur Wrote: [ -> ]Historical valuation of Singapore counters seemingly to be at a fair value now, around 14+ as opposed to 15+ in recent decade.
Surprisingly, US valuation is actually slightly higher than Singapore, ie. Singapore is still cheaper(?) relative to US.
(01-11-2010, 05:53 PM)Jon-san Wrote: [ -> ]i'd like to clarify something, if you guys don't mind. i'm not very smart at detecting trends and reading numbers, but i do remember there being something about how US stocks tend to trade at higher valuations then local stocks. so would it be fair to use US valuations in comparison?
just my 2 cents. am learning from everyone in this forum. any comments much appreciated!
(01-11-2010, 05:53 PM)Jon-san Wrote: [ -> ]i'd like to clarify something, if you guys don't mind. i'm not very smart at detecting trends and reading numbers, but i do remember there being something about how US stocks tend to trade at higher valuations then local stocks. so would it be fair to use US valuations in comparison?
just my 2 cents. am learning from everyone in this forum. any comments much appreciated!
(20-11-2010, 11:29 AM)Kalos_2 Wrote: [ -> ]I started a True Blue ( Warren Buffet Type ) - Buy and Hold Investor. Over time , I found for Asia Market , it is better to know when to Buy and When to Sell. Now , I am a Value Contrarian.
Kalos