Darrenocl's Finance Blog

It is that time of the year where I go through my portfolio and recent transactions. I currently hold 6 stocks with their respective returns: 1) UMS (-5.80%) 2) AEM (-9.52%) 3) China Sunsine (+34.81%) 4) Breadtalk (+25.71%) 5) VICOM (+4.97%) 6) SBS Transit (-0.17%) The returns are inclusive of the dividends paid out.  For more information, you can view it here ! I have relooked at the financials of both UMS and AEM and have decided to double down on UMS since my last post . Naturally, my portfolio is more sensitive to the semiconductor industry. I am still extremely bullish for China Sunsine that I decided to average up. Before averaging up, returns for China Sunsine reached +77.95%. Funny enough, my first post that was uploaded on my blog. I'd say I got pretty lucky! As for what I will be looking to acquire for the next quarter, that will depend on the next release of quarterly results. My plan is to acquire 2 shares per quarter (begi...

The 2nd quarter of 2018 has not been kind on my semiconductor stock holdings. Both UMS and AEM have taken a beating. As a result of the decline in price, they are no longer on my list of potential stocks to own at the moment. However, I am not selling my holdings because I am still bullish on the semiconductor industry outlook. I might consider adding more, but I am currently holding on to more cash for personal reasons. I have added 2 new stocks to my portfolio. They are Breadtalk (SGX: CTN) and SBS Transit (SGX:S61). Below are more details on the companies. Breadtalk Group Limited (SGX: CTN) Business Description BreadTalk Group Limited, an investment holding company, engages in bakery, food court, restaurant, and food and beverage businesses in Singapore, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and internationally. The company manufactures and retails various food, bakery, and confectionary products, as well as engages in franchising activities. It also manages and operates fo...

Recent Updates: I have liquidated my holdings in Starhub for a loss. I am forcing myself to be disciplined by closing out my positions from my legacy portfolio and investing them in stocks that I see potential based on my new found approach to investing. Below are the stocks that I will be considering for my purchase in March. I will be looking to acquire 2 stocks. The ranking below is based on a total of 42 stocks that fit my criteria as of writing this post. Delong Holdings Limited (SGX:BQO) Market Cap: SGD 425mn EBIT/Enterprise Value: 105.3% (Ranked 1st) EBIT/(Net working capital + Net Fixed Assets): 51.7% (Ranked 7th) Business Description:  Delong Holdings Limited is an investment holding company. The Company is principally engaged in the manufacture and sale of hot-rolled steel coil (HRC), with the People's Republic of China as its principal market. The Company operates through manufacture and sale of hot-rolled steel coils and billets segment. The Company's...