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2023-10-10 13:03 | Report Abuse
How to profit from this investor sentiment variability?
The strategy of buying the closed-end funds with the biggest discounts earned superior returns (a strategy also advocated by Benjamin Graham). Burton Malkiel, author of A Random Walk Down Wall Street, has also advocated such a strategy.
2023-10-10 12:48 | Report Abuse
Focus on the fund manager's ability to deliver high returns on NAV. The other issues are side shows and add to complexities and costs; these are better avoided preferably.
2023-10-10 12:03 | Report Abuse
A company delivering CONSISTENT AND GROWING DIVIDENDS can only do so when it's EARNINGS ARE CONSISTENT AND GROWING.
I often use dividends and particularly dividend yields , in some companies, as a method to know the lowest prices that that these yields can support. The DY range of a consistently dividend company as be used as a rough guide as to whether its price is relatively cheap or expensive.
2023-10-10 10:56 | Report Abuse
ICap shareholders are approaching a critical milestone. They will soon have to decide on the future of this fund.
Focus on the fund manager's ability to deliver high returns on NAV. The other issues are side shows and add to complexities and costs.
TTB is now close to 70.
2023-10-10 10:53 | Report Abuse
The fund manager should focus on growing the NAV.
The price will take care of itself. Too many factors determine the price. It is better to let these remain as before.
Imagine what can happen to iCap price if it can grow its NAV consistently and averagely at 15% per year for many years.
At one time, in the early years of iCap, its price was at a premium to its NAV. It is irrational for a careful investor to buy a closed end fund at a premium. It presumed that its NAV could rise faster and exceed the price paid sometime in the future. This was speculating and not investing. More likely, the premium price drops even as the NAV continues to rise. Worse still is the scenario where the premium price paid drops below the usual price discount to a shrinking NAV.
2023-10-10 10:43 | Report Abuse
The full value of a closed end fund is KNOWN. The rational buyer will always demand a discount. Expect a discount of 20% as the normal.
This discount can be expected to remain until the fund is liquidated for cash or converted to open ended mutual fund.
2023-10-10 10:40 | Report Abuse
Investing should be simple and not simpler!
2023-10-10 10:37 | Report Abuse
Chasing Yield + Paying a Premium
= Better Hope there is Someone more Irrational.
2023-10-10 09:35 | Report Abuse
Learning from the mistakes of calvintaneng
Your homework checklist:
1. Know how this company makes money
2. Be able to articulate a thesis for owning the stock
3. Understand how the stock price could increase or decrease
4. Start off as a skeptic of any stock
5. Don't buy into the hype machine
2023-10-10 09:34 | Report Abuse
Learning from the mistakes of calvintaneng
Your homework checklist:
1. Know how this company makes money
2. Be able to articulate a thesis for owning the stock
3. Understand how the stock price could increase or decrease
4. Start off as a skeptic of any stock
5. Don't buy into the hype machine
2023-10-03 10:15 | Report Abuse
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FastMoney666
Not all index funds are created equal.....only US market S&P 500 is probably is an exception. KLCI e.g. depending on your entry timing, buying at the wrong timing is probably going nowhere. So is Singapore, STI and needless to say Hong Kong HSI or HSCEI and etc......Only when a stock market crashed like 40-50%, going for a big swing with index funds will be OK....😎
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Very true. You will need to invest into the S&P 500 Index fund run by Vanguard.
2023-10-03 07:19 | Report Abuse
Investing is simple. Just stay with the facts. No need to promote so muxh.
2023-10-03 07:16 | Report Abuse
Johnchew5 Thanks for educating con calvintaneng. Hope he can stop his repeated lying.
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calvintaneng
Bounce ideas?
My ideas for Netx on its Real Business in Exinda Equipment for Data. I have always believed in it. Management might be another matter. Even so after all your harping Netx is still at 12.5 sen (not 2 sen like Serba )
Netx still got cash and real assets worth Rm90 millions and not insolvent yet like knm
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2023-10-02 16:21 | Report Abuse
Warren Buffett, the investment guru, has said the best way for most investors to own common stocks is through an index fund that charges minimal fees, saying they will "beat the net results delivered by the great majority of investment professionals".
2023-10-02 12:45 | Report Abuse
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goldmanbull
Also does anyone know if taking 15% above annual 5% performance and cummulative yearly 5% performance is reasonable? Sorry, im not an expert here and would like to learn from you guys. Is this fees reasonable comparing to others in the market? thanks
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Avoid such funds.
2023-10-02 10:44 | Report Abuse
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From 2017 to 2023
KLSE index decreased by -(1750 -1426) / 1750 = -324 / 1750 = - 0.185 ( or - 18.5%)
iCAP NAV increased 3.57 / 3.56 = 1.0028 ( or 0.28%)
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From 2017 to 2023 (about 6 years), the returns for those who kept their money in FD were better than the returns from the KLSE or iCAP. The FDs had returned 3% to 4% yearly for the last 6 years.
Of course, this is asset allocation hindsight bias (vision 2020).
2023-10-02 10:27 | Report Abuse
iCAP
FYE --- NAV --- Dividends --- Annual Return on NAV)
2005 --- 0.99 --- 0 --- -
2006 --- 1.37 --- 0 --- 38.4%
2007 --- 2.23 --- 0 --- 62.8%
2008 --- 1.56 --- 0 --- -30.0%
2009 --- 1.99 --- 0 --- 27.6%
2010 --- 2.55 --- 0 --- 28.1%
2011 --- 2.73 --- 0 --- 7.1%
2012 --- 2.93 --- 0 --- 7.3%
2013 --- 3.00 --- 0.095 --- 5.6%
2014 --- 2.91 --- 0 --- -3.0%
2015 --- 3.01 --- 0 --- 3.4%
2016 --- 3.12 --- 0 --- 3.7%
2017 --- 3.56 --- 0 --- 14.1%
2018 --- 3.18 --- 0 --- -10.7%
2019 --- 3.12 --- 0 --- -1.9%
2020 --- 3.10 --- 0 --- -0.6%
2021 --- 3.46 --- 0 --- 11.6%
2022 --- 3.27 --- 0.20 --- 0.3%
29/9/2023 --- 3.57 --- 0 --- 9.2%
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KLSE index
2005 900
2017 1750
2018 (Jan) 1868 (Peaked)
2023 1426
From 2005 to 2017
KLSE index increased 1750 / 900 = 1.9x
iCAP NAV increased 3.56 / 0.99 = 3.6x
From 2017 to 2023
KLSE index decreased by -(1750 -1426) / 1750 = -324 / 1750 = - 0.185 ( or - 18.5%)
iCAP NAV increased 3.57 / 3.56 = 1.0028 ( or 0.28%)
2023-10-02 09:49 | Report Abuse
KLSE index
2005 900
2023 1426
1426/900 = 1.6x (excluding dividends)
iCAP NAV
2005 0.99
2023 (27.9.2023) 3.57 .. excluding dividends
3.57 / 0.99 = 3.6x
Market Price of iCAP
2023 Today's price 2.65
2.65 / 0.99 = 2.7x
2023-10-02 09:42 | Report Abuse
S&P 500
2005 1,200
2023 Today 4,288
4,288/1,200 = 3.6x
2023-10-02 09:36 | Report Abuse
Berkshire Hathaway A share
2005 Highest price 87,000
2023 Today's price 531,477
531/87 = 6.1x
2023-10-02 09:32 | Report Abuse
Berk shire’s Performance vs. the S&P 500
Annual Percentage Change
Year...in Per-Share Market Value of Berk shire ...in S&P 500 with Dividends Included
2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.8 ...4.9
2006 ......................................................................... 24.1 ... 15.8
2007 ......................................................................... 28.7 ... 5.5
2008 ......................................................................... (31.8) ... (37.0)
2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7... 26.5
2010 ......................................................................... 21.4 ... 15.1
2011 ......................................................................... (4.7) ... 2.1
2012 ......................................................................... 16.8 ... 16.0
2013 ......................................................................... 32.7 ... 32.4
2014 ......................................................................... 27.0 ... 13.7
2015 ......................................................................... (12.5) ... 1.4
2016 ......................................................................... 23.4 ... 12.0
2017 ......................................................................... 21.9 ... 21.8
2018 . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.8... (4.4)
2019 ......................................................................... 11.0 ...31.5
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4 ....18.4
2021 ......................................................................... 29.6 ... 28.7
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.0 ... (18.1)
2023-09-30 16:17 | Report Abuse
For 9 yeas from 2005 to 2013, iCAP's returns on NAV were impressive, growing its NAV from RM 0.99 in 2005 to RM 3.095 in 2013.
For the next 9 years, from 2013 to 2022, it grew its NAV from RM 3.00 in 2013 to RM 3.57 + 0.20 dividends (in 2022) in Sept 2023. During this lack-lustre return period, its share prices were traded at a steep discount, at times approaching 40% to its NAV.
2023-09-30 16:06 | Report Abuse
iCAP
FYE --- NAV --- Dividends --- Annual Return on NAV)
2005 --- 0.99 --- 0 --- -
2006 --- 1.37 --- 0 --- 38.4%
2007 --- 2.23 --- 0 --- 62.8%
2008 --- 1.56 --- 0 --- -30.0%
2009 --- 1.99 --- 0 --- 27.6%
2010 --- 2.55 --- 0 --- 28.1%
2011 --- 2.73 --- 0 --- 7.1%
2012 --- 2.93 --- 0 --- 7.3%
2013 --- 3.00 --- 0.095 --- 5.6%
2014 --- 2.91 --- 0 --- -3.0%
2015 --- 3.01 --- 0 --- 3.4%
2016 --- 3.12 --- 0 --- 3.7%
2017 --- 3.56 --- 0 --- 14.1%
2018 --- 3.18 --- 0 --- -10.7%
2019 --- 3.12 --- 0 --- -1.9%
2020 --- 3.10 --- 0 --- -0.6%
2021 --- 3.46 --- 0 --- 11.6%
2022 --- 3.27 --- 0.20 --- 0.3%
29/9/2023 --- 3.57 --- 0 --- 9.2%
2023-09-30 13:21 | Report Abuse
htt p:/ /myinvestingnotes.blogspot.com/2023/09/netx.html
The business of Netx from 2014 to 2023 (graphic)
2023-09-30 13:20 | Report Abuse
DJThong
He has an army of brainless zombies who report posts but up above he knows what lies someone has told
And the losses they faced which ge brushes off now
But his following is almost nothing now
His groups pitiful and quiet
He croaks but no one responds
SGX listing is almost zero impact
So he must regroup and think of the next big tale to spin
1 hour ago
Integrity. Intelligent. Industrious. 3iii (iiinvestsmart)$â¬Â£Â¥
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calvintaneng
Bounce ideas?
My ideas for Netx on its Real Business in Exinda Equipment for Data. I have always believed in it. Management might be another matter. Even so after all your harping Netx is still at 12.5 sen (not 2 sen like Serba )
Netx still got cash and real assets worth Rm90 millions and not insolvent yet like knm
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NETX
Price 0.145 (29/9/2023)
Market Capital (RM) : 133.34m :
Number of Share : 919.56m
10 minutes ago
Integrity. Intelligent. Industrious. 3iii (iiinvestsmart)$â¬Â£Â¥
Is calvintaneg a smart or a very too smart guy? I think he is beyond redemption.
8 minutes ago
Integrity. Intelligent. Industrious. 3iii (iiinvestsmart)$â¬Â£Â¥
NETX ( RM ,000)
Ann. Date … Revenue … PBT
31-Jan-23 … 13,638 … -16,558
31-Jan-22 … 81,099 … -22,563
29-Jan-21 … 14,897 … -16,919
31-Jan-20 … 9,993 … -29,722
30-Aug-19 … 9,702 … -19,086
29-Aug-18 … 17,567 … -11,323
30-Aug-17 … 19,362 … 1,488
30-Aug-16 … 9,779 … -6,708
27-Aug-15 … 3,581 … -11,077
Total (9 yrs) … 179,618 … -132,468
From 2015 to 2023 (9 years), NETX generated cumulative total revenues of RM 179.6 m.
It made a profit before tax of RM 1.488 m in 2017 only and losses in all the other years.
The cumulative total losses for the 9 years amounted to RM 132.5 m.
How is NETX able to survive all these years? Ask calvintaneng, as he is well versed in the business of NETX. :-)
2023-09-30 13:19 | Report Abuse
NETX ( RM ,000)
Ann. Date … Revenue … PBT
31-Jan-23 … 13,638 … -16,558
31-Jan-22 … 81,099 … -22,563
29-Jan-21 … 14,897 … -16,919
31-Jan-20 … 9,993 … -29,722
30-Aug-19 … 9,702 … -19,086
29-Aug-18 … 17,567 … -11,323
30-Aug-17 … 19,362 … 1,488
30-Aug-16 … 9,779 … -6,708
27-Aug-15 … 3,581 … -11,077
Total (9 yrs) … 179,618 … -132,468
From 2015 to 2023 (9 years), NETX generated cumulative total revenues of RM 179.6 m.
It made a profit before tax of RM 1.488 m in 2017 only and losses in all the other years.
The cumulative total losses for the 9 years amounted to RM 132.5 m.
How is NETX able to survive all these years? Ask calvintaneng, as he is well versed in the business of NETX. :-)
2023-09-30 13:10 | Report Abuse
Is calvintaneg a smart or a very too smart guy? I think he is beyond redemption.
2023-09-30 13:09 | Report Abuse
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calvintaneng
Bounce ideas?
My ideas for Netx on its Real Business in Exinda Equipment for Data. I have always believed in it. Management might be another matter. Even so after all your harping Netx is still at 12.5 sen (not 2 sen like Serba )
Netx still got cash and real assets worth Rm90 millions and not insolvent yet like knm
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NETX
Price 0.145 (29/9/2023)
Market Capital (RM) : 133.34m :
Number of Share : 919.56m
2023-09-30 12:11 | Report Abuse
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Posted by DJThong > 32 minutes ago | Report Abuse
He has an army of brainless zombies who report posts but up above he knows what lies someone has told
And the losses they faced which ge brushes off now
But his following is almost nothing now
His groups pitiful and quiet
He croaks but no one responds
SGX listing is almost zero impact
So he must regroup and think of the next big tale to spin
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Interesting post by Thong. Thanks for sharing.
2023-09-30 08:28 | Report Abuse
Is COL a friend or a foe or a threat to shareholders of iCAP? Definitely not a foe. So far not a threat. It is good to have knowledgeable investors in the fund too. Of course, to some, they are perceived as a threat due to its large shareholdings.
Educate the shareholders on the reason. The court is not going to solve this perceived threat, should it exists.
2023-09-30 08:23 | Report Abuse
Surely, in your portfolio of stocks, you have companies that gave regular dividends and its share price continues to grow, over many years.
Search them out yourself, and just stay invested.
Maybank gives dividends equivalent to a yield of 6% - 7%, with little capital gains.
PBB gives dividends (DY is lower than Maybank), with slow growth in its share price over the long term.
2023-09-30 08:19 | Report Abuse
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Posted by DJThong > 35 minutes ago | Report Abuse
More excuses from the pitiful excuse of a man
Won’t admit he led his followers to losses.
Changing the story because as an old man he fears judgment day.
God knows what you did . There is no twisting before the Almighty. No excuses accepted. No silly followers to help defend the indefensible.
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We know. Many knows too.
Thanks for sharing.
Sorry somone chose to flag and delete some of your posts.
2023-09-30 08:17 | Report Abuse
For iCAP IVF fund, can we draw the conclusion that this fund was not able to grow at a high rate of return exceeding the dividend returns sought by its initial investors. Thus, its NAV has dropped below its inception NAV.
2023-09-30 08:14 | Report Abuse
If iCAP has the ability to achive return on NAV greater than the return that you require, then it makes sense for it to retain all its earnings to be reinvested at this higher rate of return on NAV.
On the other hand, should it not be able to deliver higher return on NAV than you are expecting or that you are able to do on your own , you should sell out and move your money into another stock.
It all boils down to the performance of the fund.
The difficulty facing the shareholders of iCap when they need to sell is the very steep discount to the NAV. This discount reflects the popularity or unpopularity of investing into this fund, a complex topic of many factors.
Capital Dynamic has been busy growing its assets under management. Its focus has obviously been diluted unlike when it was managing iCAP in Bursa as the sole fund. Most asset managers obtain their biggest income from growing their assets under management. Buffett is unique is his ability to GROW his single "fund" at GOOD AND HIGH rates of returns CONSISTENTLY over ALMOST EVERY YEAR.
iCAP IVF
This is a fund that distributes dividends managed by Capital Dynamic.
For those who wish to see what might happen to the NAV of iCAP if regular dividends were to be adopted, ask at the AGM for Capital Dynamic's performance of its iCAP IVF (International Value Fund). The fund started at a unit value of Australian $1 in ?2009 and it is today at unit value of Australian $0.6655. For those who have invested Australian $20,000, the value of their investment that they stay invested (minus the dividends) today in iCAP IVF is Australian $13,310.
The fund has been profitable. However, its rate of returns a bit anaemic. The investors have not lost money but has made small profits.
For those who invested into this fund since its inception, the fund has grown their initial Australian $20,000 investment to a total final value of $24,200 over 14 years. Those choosing to receive regular dividends would have received dividends totalled $24,200 - $13,310 = $10,890 [$4,200 (gain from the value of their investment) + $6,690 (from return of their own money invested).]
2023-09-29 17:50 | Report Abuse
Are you a long term investor with a long term time horizon and who will be a net investor into the stock market in the future years? You will love to buy your stocks cheap.
2023-09-29 17:36 | Report Abuse
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Posted by FastMoney666 > 3 hours ago | Report Abuse
iCapital.biz finally announced the Innovative Dividend Policy 🤣🤣
https://www.bursamalaysia.com/market_information/announcements/company_announcement/announcement_details?ann_id=3388655
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This adds another layer of complicity to managing the fund.
I think it is solely to reduce the share price discount to the NAV; may not work out as planned.
Better for the fund to focus on delivering high return on NAV (high ROE). Those wishing to have some income can always choose to sell some of the shares (abeit at a discount).
2023-09-29 11:41 | Report Abuse
PE of 2+. Why?
Always study the FCF, the cash that truly belongs to the owners (shareholders).
2023-09-28 20:18 | Report Abuse
http:/ / myinvestingnotes.blogspot.com/2023/09/insas.html
INSAS
What happened to its retained earnings?
Has it grown its earnings?
Has its share price reflects its increased NTA due to the retained earnings?
2023-09-28 20:15 | Report Abuse
https:/ / myinvestingnotes.blogspot.com/2023/09/insas_28.html
INSAS
2023-09-28 15:10 | Report Abuse
htt p:/ /myinvestingnotes.blogspot.com/2023/09/netx.html
The business of Netx from 2014 to 2023.
2023-09-28 07:02 | Report Abuse
https://sgx.i3investor.com/web/forum/forum-list
So many posts in i3 Singapore and yet so quiet there!!!
2023-09-28 06:52 | Report Abuse
Posted by Integrity. Intelligent. Industrious. 3iii (iiinvestsmart)$â¬Â£Â¥ > 0 seconds ago | Report Abuse
Spamming?
Be real.
I have used this site to bounce ideas. It is also a great site to observe human psychology and behaviour in their investing.
If the posts in Netx were not so abusely deleted by you and your friends, you would have realised the naysayers were right and you were idi-otic in your careless incessant promotion of Next. Did you express remorse or regret to those whom you harassed in Netx during that period? Did you admit your mistakes? Did you feel bad for those you caused to lose money in Netx?
What were the naysayers' activities in Netx? It was altruistic. Since you promoted so aggressively (for various reasons best known to your Christian faith); a few of us who were "less knowledgeable had a deep look into Netx. What were posted by the naysayers played out exactly as they posted.
Netx was a clear case of how irresponsible you were and can be. Is greed or love the bigger component of your behaviour?
3iii
Great mind talks about issues eg Netx
Weak mind talks about people eg spam?ming
Better in love to have these in this order:
People first, then money
2023-09-28 06:50 | Report Abuse
Spamming?
Be real.
I have used this site to bounce ideas. It is also a great site to observe human psychology and behaviour in their investing.
If the posts in Netx were not so abusely deleted by you and your friends, you would have realised the naysayers were right and you were idi-otic in your careless incessant promotion of Next. Did you express remorse or regret to those whom you harassed in Netx during that period? Did you admit your mistakes? Did you feel bad for those you caused to lose money in Netx?
What were the naysayers' activities in Netx? It was altruistic. Since you promoted so aggressively (for various reasons best known to your Christian faith); a few of us who were "less knowledgeable had a deep look into Netx. What were posted by the naysayers played out exactly as they posted.
Netx was a clear case of how irresponsible you were and can be. Is greed or love the bigger component of your behaviour?
3iii
Great mind talks about issues eg Netx
Weak mind talks about people eg spam?ming
Better in love to have these in this order:
People first, then money
2023-09-28 06:21 | Report Abuse
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2023-09-27 21:45 | Report Abuse
My investing is very focussed. I screen for many stocks. I only analyse a few in depth for serious investing. Sometimes, on a few for learning purposes.
2023-09-27 21:23 | Report Abuse
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Posted by calvintaneng > 12 minutes ago | Report Abuse
Telling the truth?
Pm Corp only worth 14.4 sen?
When it has net cash 18.5 sen?
And Net Assets over 30 sen
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Why is PMCorp sellling at a discount to its NTA?
Why is the market players not give it the premium to its NTA as calvintaneng opined?
Is the market wrong or is calvintaneg right?
What will be the catalyst for the repricing of PMCorp?
Why is calvintaneng so sure of his value of PMCorp?
2023-09-27 21:16 | Report Abuse
PMCORP
Shareholding Changes
Date of change Shares Director/
Substantial Shareholder
27 Feb 2023 Disposed
33,500,000 SOO LAY HOLDINGS SDN BHD
27 Feb 2023 Disposed
33,500,000 MALAYAN UNITED INDUSTRIES BERHAD
27 Feb 2023 Acquired
20,000,000 CIMB COMMERCE TRUSTEE BERHAD
27 Feb 2023 Disposed
33,500,000 NORCROSS LIMITED
27 Feb 2023 Disposed
33,500,000 TAN SRI DATO' KHOO KAY PENG
27 Feb 2023 Disposed
33,500,000 CHERUBIM INVESTMENT (HK) LIMITED
27 Feb 2023 Disposed
33,500,000 KKP HOLDINGS SDN BHD
05 Oct 2022 Disposed
43,000,000 MALAYAN UNITED INDUSTRIES BERHAD
05 Oct 2022 Disposed
43,000,000 ORIENTAL OMEGA SDN BHD
05 Oct 2022 Disposed
43,000,000 NORCROSS LIMITED
As you highlighted the buying of TSH by its CEO, perhaps, you may like to know the selling in PMCORP as above. Now don't get annoyed because this is posted.
2023-09-27 20:58 | Report Abuse
Investing blogs and sites became popular with the onset of social media. These blogs and sites have evolved over the years. There were many popular blogs in past, many have disappeared. Sahamas was a popular blog maintained by a very respectable person. He has not blog since, probably his advance age may be a factor.
A popular site where many Malaysian investors gathered to talk "cock" around stocks was Fusion Investor. A popular character in that blog was a chap named Seng. The author of Sahamas was also a popular participant.
When Investlah appeared, the participants shifted to Investlah. Many in Fusion Investor shifted to Investlah. Soon, Seng who maintained Fusion Investor decided to stop blogging asking his participants to join the other blogs.
I started my own blog on 1.8.2008. My first post was: `https://myinvestingnotes.blogspot.com/2008/08/investment-policies-based-on-benjamin.html . My bto log is still active today. It is mainly a personal journey in seeking investment knowledge and my own personal investing philosophy. Also, a place for me to refresh my thinking on my own investing.
I actually did not know that Investlah existed, until a chap, LENO invited me to that site. Well, I soon get to know the investment style of LENO, stockraider, Johnmaster, and a few others. There were many manipulators too, sometimes their activities were obvious, at times very subtle. It is often difficult to know the difference. In any case, investing should be just that, don't speculate. The 2 threads I participated with some enthusiasm were GSB and Patimas. Those who were in Investlah at that time, will know the history.
When i3 started, once again, I did not even know it existed. I continued to stay with Investlah. Slowly, more and more left Investlah. Some participated in both sites. It was not surprising to me that soon after joining i3, calvintaneng promoted PMCorp. He had been doing so in Investlah with Leno for sometime already. Now in the new site, perhaps, there were new players for them to promote with "success" as in Investlah, too many had been burnt too by many promotions, genuine or otherwise.
I joined i3 very very much later. The demise of Investlah was not unexpected. i3 offers a lot more benefits. The site is a better site, compared to Investlah. It was only a matter of time that the new site attracted many players to its site, impoverishing Investlah. It has little to do with any individual.
Interestingly, i3 site is most popular in Malaysia. When you hop over to the i3 Singapore, you will realise few responded to calvintaneng's similar promotions. No wonder, calvintaneng prefers Malaysia i3 to Singapore. :-)
Just telling the truth.
2023-09-27 20:37 | Report Abuse
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Stock: [TSH]: TSH RESOURCES BHD
10 hours ago | Report Abuse
This 3iii has caused the bankruptcy of investlah members by pointing people away from Pm Corp when it was below 20 sen and as a result they gone punting in stocks like Patimas and Sumatech
finally www.investlah.com also closed shop
i3 Admin Team better be very careful now
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If only what calvintaneng opined is true. Far from the truth.
Calvintaneng is not trustworthy at all. At least stay with the facts and truth.
Stock: [ICAP]: ICAPITAL.BIZ BHD
2023-10-10 13:07 | Report Abuse
Closed-End Investment Fund Discounts
Several studies have shown that closed-end funds tend to trade at a discount (sometimes exceeding 50%) to their per share NAVs.
Theoretically, investors could purchase all the shares in the fund, liquidate the fund, and make a profit by selling the constituent securities at their market prices.
However, after accounting for management fees, unrealized capital gain taxes, liquidity and transactions costs, any profit potential is eliminated.