The Financial Coconut Podcast

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Mar 15, 2021 • 20min

TFC 81 Interest Rates will Stay Low. Here’s Why & What You Can Do About it

In episode #81, we share with you 3 reasons why your interest on cash will stay low and where you can possibly put your money. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion going on online. Many are asking if there’s safe place to put their money as the interest rates with the banks and cash management platforms are so low these days. Tune in as we set the reality on cash interest rate and discuss how you can move forward from here. How these cash management platforms work? What’s going to happen with cash interest rates going forward? Why interest rates will stay very low in the next 3-5 years? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconutHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 10, 2021 • 40min

Are Stable Coins, the Future of Cryptocurrencies? - Victor Liew from Xfers - Chills w TFC 10

In episode #10 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the co-founder behind Xfers, Singapore’s first and only stable coin backed by MAS. In the fast-growing world of cryptocurrency, there’re all sorts of coins and functions. A stable coin is a new class of cryptocurrencies that don't really fluctuate and is often used as a medium of transaction. Join me as I chill with Victor Liew from Xfers to discuss about stable coins and the future of cryptocurrency. What value can Bitcoin and stable coins have for you? Will they replace traditional financial system? What keeps stable coin works and who governs it? What are some financial possibilities and applications that can arise from stable coins in the future?  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconutHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 8, 2021 • 21min

TFC 80: Why you should Love Blockchain, not Bitcoin Part 2

In episode #80, Reggie shares 3 reasons why he does not own bitcoin. Bitcoin is like the traditional godfather in the world of cryptocurrency. It is the largest by market capitalization. And a lot of enthusiasts actually believe that it has value and is here to stay. But we actually have a pretty different viewpoint. And we'll share with you why.Tune in as Reggie make his stand on bitcoin. What are some upside reward and downside risk of bitcoin? Can bitcoin overtake financial systems? Instead of looking at it as an investment, can we look at it as a hedge instead? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconutHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 3, 2021 • 42min

Will Decentralised Finance take over Traditional Financial System? - Arthur Cheong from DeFiance Capital - Chills w TFC 9

In episode #9 of Chills w TFC, we bring on one of the leaders in the decentralised finance crypto space. He was an oil trader turn crypto investor. Today, he runs his own cryptoasset investment fund. Join me as I chill with Arthur Cheong from DeFiance Capital to discuss about the  broad view of the crypto market. What is going on? What is blockchain? What are the different types of coins and what do they do? Where is the money going into? Where does bitcoin stand in this whole equation? Where does he sees the future? Tune in to find out! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconutHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 1, 2021 • 21min

TFC 79: Why you should Love Blockchain, not Bitcoin Part 1

In episode #79, Reggie shares 3 reasons why he loves blockchain. If you have been following investing, banking or cryptocurrency in recent years, you would have likely heard the term “blockchain,” the record-keeping technology behind the Bitcoin network. It may seem really complicated. But its core concept is actually quite simple. So, how exactly does it work?  Tune in as Reggie establishes some base cases on the future of blockchain. How does it work? What roles can it possibly play in our lives in the future? How he views bitcoin? And should you take part in it? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconutHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 24, 2021 • 51min

Do Concentrated Portfolios Perform Better? - Chris Lee Susanto from Re-thinkwealth - Chills w TFC 8

In episode #8 of Chills w TFC, we bring on a very popular investment blogger. He runs counter to the broadly diversified portfolio beliefs and has a very concentrated portfolio. But, how does he go about doing it? And can he outperform the market? Join me as I chill with Chris Lee Susanto from Re-thinkwealth.com to discuss about the concentrated portfolio strategy. What are some key factors to look out for in a high quality company? How to hunt for high quality companies? Is valuation really that important in investing? How to evaluate whether the management and business is good? Tune in to find out! Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconutHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 22, 2021 • 25min

TFC 78: 3 Types of Investment Strategies: Which Fits You?

In episode #78, we share 3 main types of Investment Strategies. Each of them requires a different level of rigour, skill sets and knowledge. Having a clearer idea of these differences will help you to better choose how you approach investing. And allow it to fit into your unique life.Join us as we help you understand the three major kind of investors out there. What kind of challenges do each of them face? And which one best suits you? What are some basic fundamentals you should sort out before investing? Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.  Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp TFC stay Independent and Keep Creating! https://ko-fi.com/thefinancialcoconutHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 17, 2021 • 30min

Why Do Some Leasehold Properties Not Depreciate Much Over Time? [Chills 7 ft Maureen (Abiel Real Estate Fund)]

In episode #7 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the CEO and founder from Abiel Real Estate Fund, Maureen Li. She is a seasoned commercial and residential property investor with years of experience in Australia and Singapore property markets.Join me as I chill with Maureen and discuss how we should look at leasehold HDBs and Condos. Should you get HDB before you get Condo? Why do some people buy HDB even when they can afford Condos? What is the tenure you should consider buying and selling? Why is it that some leasehold properties don’t depreciate much even as they age? Tune in to find out!—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 15, 2021 • 24min

TFC 77: How to Build your own Investment Portfolio - Part 2

In episode #77, we talk about how to build a portfolio that maximises expected return while minimising risk based on Modern Portfolio Theory. In our previous episodes, we’ve learnt about picking our own stocks, ETFs, REITs and bonds. So now the question is, how do you put all of them together in a way to maximise expected return and minimise risk? Or should you even try to do that? Tune in as we go more in-depth on Modern Portfolio Theory and share how you can allocate assets in your portfolio? What is correlation and how can you use it to build your portfolio? Which asset class should you start with?  Leave Some Feedback:What should we talk about next? Please let us know in our Telegram.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect With Us:Instagram @thefinancialcoconutFacebook @thefinancialcoconutThe Financial Coconut Community Telegram TFC stock geek-out Telegram Thefinancialcoconut.comHelp us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 10, 2021 • 37min

How to Use Bonds to Enhance Your Portfolio? [Chills 6 ft Chuin Ting (MoneyOwl)]

In episode #6 of Chills w TFC, we bring on the CEO of a company that has been leading the charge in the local financial social enterprise scene. In investing, stocks often steal the limelight, while bonds are often the sidekick. Most of us don’t pay much attention to bonds. However, they can actually play an important role in your portfolio. Join me as I chill with Chuin Ting from Money Owl and dig her brain to understand how bond works. Bonds have a very different way of making money. But, how exactly do they make money? How can you pick your own bond fund? Can you make money in the current bond environment where there's a lot of negative yield? Tune in to find out!—Welcome to The Financial Coconut, your source for empowering financial knowledge and unlocking possibilities. Join us as we explore personal finance, investing and more.Get ready to take control of your financial future and live your best life, financially wise: https://linkin.bio/thefinancialcoconut[Podcast, Vodcast]Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-spotifyApple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-applepodcastYouTube: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-youtube[Connect with us]Instagram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-instagramTik Tok: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-tiktokTelegram: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-telegramWhatsapp: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-Whatsapp-channelNewsletter: https://rebrand.ly/TFC-NewsletterDisclaimer: The content discussed in this episode is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. The information provided is based on our understanding at the time of recording and may not reflect the current regulations or market conditions. The opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily represent those of The Financial Coconut. Please do your due diligence before making any investment or financial decisions.—This episode is Podcast Powered by Zoom.Audio partner with City Music https://www.citymusic.com.sg/Audio quality delivered to you by Audio-Technica https://sea.audio-technica.com/Help us get to know you better: http://bit.ly/thefinancialcoconut-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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