tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post692489262840812943..comments2023-09-07T20:42:08.035+08:00Comments on Market Uncle's Blog: Property vs Equity as an Investmentmarket unclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16460144334144587714noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post-14245409124043722632011-12-12T02:56:16.701+08:002011-12-12T02:56:16.701+08:00I would say Property is Equity.I would say Property is Equity.Penny Stock Newsletterhttp://www.manhattancalumet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post-53771731477741529692009-01-02T20:14:00.000+08:002009-01-02T20:14:00.000+08:00Hi, Depends on your point of view. The "experts"...Hi, <BR/> Depends on your point of view. The "experts" could say that the stock market are forward looking and most of the bad news are factored in. Thus this rebound is in anticipation of better things to come.<BR/><BR/> On the other hand. When is market every rational? If so, everything could be predicted and no money can be made.Market Unclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926458268187430049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post-69223597521885567262009-01-02T17:24:00.000+08:002009-01-02T17:24:00.000+08:00dear uncle. why is it that i read bad news about e...dear uncle. why is it that i read bad news about economy shrinking, retrenchments, exports falling and yet the stock marktet seem to be so bullish today? there is no no logic when people do not dare to buy at cheaper prices but now are rushing to buy at much higher prices even though the economy is so bad? how comeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post-85028655443256196212008-12-11T22:37:00.000+08:002008-12-11T22:37:00.000+08:00Hi Kay,I felt that given the same resources, peopl...Hi Kay,<BR/><BR/>I felt that given the same resources, people tend to be willing to take a much longer term view if they invest in properties, than they would if they invest in equities.<BR/><BR/>Depends on how one value the property and equities, should a rational investor goes into any under "nobody want kind of valuation", equities should give a much high return if they are willing to take an equally long term view.<BR/><BR/>You are right to say that equities have a higher intrinsic risk then property (hence the yield). However, one can diversify into many equities, but not into many properties. Hence, the risk can actually be managed in equities.Market Unclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926458268187430049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post-66515494803401998812008-12-11T14:16:00.000+08:002008-12-11T14:16:00.000+08:00Given enough cash, I will choose properties over e...Given enough cash, I will choose properties over equities. Perhaps my thinking is warped, but it always occurs to me that a piece of property cannot disappear overnight as it is tangible while equities can since companies can fold up. Besides that, if you look at the private property index from URA, the returns in the long run is very good.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10880809899222016666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post-45130535476445756402008-12-10T21:28:00.000+08:002008-12-10T21:28:00.000+08:00Hi PanzerGrenadier, I fully agree it's now a bett...Hi PanzerGrenadier,<BR/><BR/> I fully agree it's now a better time compared to before subprime to invest in blue chips for long-term yield. Holding power comes when one invest with cash they can afford to lose.Market Unclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926458268187430049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post-24668525794392503752008-12-10T12:35:00.000+08:002008-12-10T12:35:00.000+08:00There are other factors at play for property purch...There are other factors at play for property purchases.<BR/><BR/>First of all, ability to get financing is key to whether you can get into property. Not everyone has a stable job in government or SAF and banks assess each applicant's credit worthiness and ability to pay the loan.<BR/><BR/>Also, people tend to understand property more than they understand why share prices go up and down.<BR/><BR/>It's now a better time compared to before subprime to invest in blue chips for long-term yield but holding power is key to winning.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime, it's living within our means, saving and investing, growing and protecting our means as the way towards financial freedom.<BR/><BR/>Be well and prosper.PanzerGrenadierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836438378215893219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post-996779288670437972008-12-09T21:29:00.000+08:002008-12-09T21:29:00.000+08:00The fact that the price has corrected so much (and...The fact that the price has corrected so much (and hence the yield surge) is due to the risk involved. But personally, I'd think the potential returns outweigh the risk. Anyway, do exercise due caution, especially if you are risking money you are not prepared to lose.Market Unclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13926458268187430049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3008642600708028986.post-35561543028439830252008-12-09T14:09:00.000+08:002008-12-09T14:09:00.000+08:00Agree with your view. My concerns about high yield...Agree with your view. My concerns about high yield stocks are consistency in dividend payout, high leverage risk and depreciating assets (infrastructure and shipping assets). Yield above 20% looks like opportunity of a lifetime and too good to be true. I can happily retire if I put in my saving in those high yield stocks and trusts you recommend. Should I? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com