Archive of entries posted by David Hunkar

The Power of Diversification Illustrated With Australian Equities: Chart

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Diversification and patience are two of the free and simple strategies for success with equity investing. Patience requires  not only holding stocks when the market is soaring but also the ability to withstand during dramatic and painful declines. Diversification on the other hand is easier to follow and implement with one’s portfolio. It is always …

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Why Time in the Market is More Important Than Timing the Market

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I have written many times before that time in the market is more important than timing the market, if that is even possible. It is worth repeating this concept especially during volatile market times as more investors tend to think about bailing out of the market. The problem with this idea is while it is …

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Sources of Tax Revenue in the US vs. OECD Countries

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While researching on capital taxes around the world recently, I came across the below interesting graph that shows the sources of tax revenue in the US compared to the OECD countries. Tax revenues come in various categories such as Individual Taxes, Corporate Taxes, Property Taxes, etc. But they differ significantly in terms of reliance on …

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Which US Stocks Performed Better During the 1970s ?

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In the 1970s, the US economy was suffering from Stagflation. This was period of high inflation and unemployment. Many experts are predicting the current economic condition could lead to a similar scenario. If the US economy enters into a period of stagflation, which stocks will perform better? According to a report by Marko Gränitz, “During the …

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An Important Note on Singapore Stock Dividends

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The Dividend Withholding Tax Rate for Singapore is 0% (excluding REITs) for US investors. The tax rate on REITs is 10% for 2022. Singapore has always had no withholding taxes on dividends paid out domestic firms to US investors. This makes the Singapore market attractive. However one important point to remember is that the dividends …

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