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Monday, January 3, 2011

Bought 5,000 share of Best World International

Today I bought 5,000 share of Best World International at 29.5 cents per share.

I have three main reason to have a bright side on this counter:

1. Net Asset Value Per Share: 23.64 cents - 83% of current stock price;

2. With approximately $33.4 million in cash and cash equivalents which equal about 16 cents per share - 56% of current stock price;

3. 52 week trading range was 0.27 - 0.43.

Of course there are some downside risk to noted as well (quoted from 20103Q report):

1. Group revenue for 3Q2010 declined 21.9% as compared to the same period last year.

2. Net decrease of $2.7 million in cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statements during the reporting period is mainly attributed to the Group's payout of dividends amounting to $2.5 million.


3. The Group remains cautiously positive for the next quarter. Management expects that pace of recovery will not be rapid due to the following factors:
  • No new product licences will be issued by Indonesian authorities for the remaining period of 4Q2010 due to possibility of Indonesia adopting the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive in the short term;
  • The possibility of political unrest happening in Thailand cannot be ruled out. Any prolonged unrest in Bangkok is bound to affect the Group’s activities in Thailand;
  • While Myanmar’s contribution to the Group’s revenue is based on export price and hence has a lesser impact, any unrest in the Country following the elections may result in a clamp down of gatherings, thus affecting the Group’s ability to achieve revenue forecast.
4. Although the Group continues to place the highest priority on cost control and operational efficiency, administrative expenses are expected to increase as the Group builds the local support team for its new RCs in Vietnam, Korea and Philippines.

In conclusion my exit point for this counter set at 20 cents (about 30% lost) and my profit point set at 44 cents (exit @ 10% down 40 cents) and above.


14.01.2011 Notes:
After few days morning of this counter's daily price movement, I noticed that daily low trading volume for this counter. Before the company release full 2011 result, I believe this stock will continue trading at such low volume and small price change range.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

My SRS Account Investment Plan

On11th Oct Blog I explained in detail about Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) account. Now it comes to year end period I have contributed total $2,500 into my SRS account.

I invested $1,000 into Fist State Bridge Fund and $1,500 into Aberdeen Global Emerging Markets Fund. My ultimate goal is to accumulated $200,000 in 25 years time (each fund will generating about $100,000). I have worked out a value averaging investment plan and will contribute certain amounts of money into each fund on quarterly basis.

I post my detail investment plan here, which involves complicated value averaging formula calculation in order to determine the investment amount. I will not explain this formula in detail here, but I will constantly update my portfolio performance and my contribution details here.

Fund Name: Fist State Bridge
Projected Annual Reture: 6%
Projected Annual Inflation: 4%
INPUTS
Investment Goal$100,000.00
Value Now$1,000.00
Period to Go - n100
Expected rate of return - r1.50%
Increasing perodic contribution - g1.00%
OUTPUTS
R1.25%
Final Period - T103.6
Time Index Now - t3.6
Investment Amount - $C$266.58
Value Path (T) = $C x t x (1+ R) ^ t
VALUE PATH
Periods From NowTime Index #Value Path
03.6$1,000.00
14.6$1,294.72
25.6$1,596.65
36.6$1,905.92
47.6$2,222.68
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98101.6$95,662.75
99102.6$97,811.98
100103.6$100,000.00

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Fund Name: Aberdeen Global Emerging Markets
Projected Annual Reture: 8%
Projected Annual Inflation: 4%
INPUTS
Investment Goal$100,000.00
Value Now$1,500.00
Period to Go - n100
Expected rate of return - r2.40%
Increasing perodic contribution - g1.00%
OUTPUTS
R1.70%
Final Period - T108.8
Time Index Now - t8.8
Investment Amount - $C$146.81
Value Path (T) = $C x t x (1+ R) ^ t
VALUE PATH
Periods From NowTime Index #Value Path
08.8$1,500.00
19.8$1,698.71
210.8$1,903.74
311.8$2,115.25
412.8$2,333.40
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98106.8$94,907.60
99107.8$97,424.72
100108.8$100,000.00

Saturday, December 18, 2010

Passed CFP Module 1 - Foundations in Financial Planning Exam

Examination Result Release
Latest Examination Results Released
ModuleModule DescriptionExamination DescriptionExamination DateResult
1
Module 1 - Foundations in Financial PlanningAFP/AWP/CFP Education Program - Module 1Saturday, November 13, 2010Pass

On 17th Dec Financial Planning Association of Singapore (FPAS) released Certified Financial Planner (CFP) Education Program  exam result. Fortunately I have passed Module 1 - Foundations in Financial Planning in my 1st sitting.

Accordingly to FPAS website Associate Financial Planner (AFPCM) is a certification for practitioners who are competent to recommend general financial planning strategies and to advice on the appropriate selection and use of various financial planning products for individuals. These individuals must also pass FPAS certification examinations Module 1 (Foundations in Financial Planning) and abide by the Code of Ethics.

It was a remarkable event and also a significant milestone in my life time; since it was my 1st financial professional qualification. Now I am eligible to apply my AFP  license with FPAS.

I will continue my study toward my next stage of profesional qualification which is Associate Wealth Planner (AWPCM).

AWPCM
Module 1: Foundations in Financial Planning
Module 4: Investment Planning
Module 5: Retirement Planning

I am going to register for module 4 & 5 exam in March 2011 and I will post my exam results again.