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$Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SG)

Keppel DC REIT (AJBU) has finally staged a welcome rebound, and I still believe it’s noticeably undervalued.

Meanwhile, Singapore bank stocks are consolidating near highs. The longer they hover up there, the stronger the potential downside momentum for a technical pullback becomes. That sets the stage for a classic capital rotation into low-valuation, beaten-down plays like Keppel.

I’m currently hunting for other lagging defensive gems that haven‘t had their big run yet, but man, bargains are getting really tough to find right now!

Is anyone else spotting any hidden low-valuation gems left on the STI?

Been bullish on gold since Mar/26. I got caught near the peak buying GLD and GLDM back in May—literally rode the elevator all the way down! But I stuck to my conviction, patiently averaged down on the dips, and held tight. Sure enough, August 5th delivered a strong trend reversal, and my positions are finally back in the green! 🎉 Right now, gold makes up about 10–20% of my portfolio. My plan simple: buy low, sell high using technicals.

1. Why Gold

De-dollarization: The structural decline of USD dominance is a multi-year shift. The move toward a multipolar global economy is already happening.Central Bank Buying: Global central banks keep stacking gold, creating a rock-solid price floor. Waiting for Hot Money: Fundamentals are driving this rally for now, but once speculative capital jumps in, it’ll throw gasoline on the fire—just like last year’s massive run! 

2. Why Swing Trading

Manageable Volatility: Silver swings way too wild. High volatility sounds fun until it capsizes your account. Real compounding comes from steady gains × time. Gold’s moderate swings let me sleep soundly at night.

Pure Technicals: Gold doesn't have "major shareholders" or insider dumping. No corporate drama. That means indicators like MACD, RSI, and trendlines stay clean and actually work well for timing entries on the right side of the chart. 

3. My Take on SGX Gold & Silver DLCs

The Good 👍: Direct SGD settlement. You don't lose money on USD/SGD currency conversions.

The Caution ⚠️: 5x daily leverage is a double-edged sword. The daily reset mechanism means sideways. If you don't have time to screen-watch all day, tread carefully!

My core holdings are still in long-term spot ETFs. I’ve added SGX Gold DLCs to my watchlist. If MACD shows an extreme oversold signal or a clean breakout, I might take a small, tactical bite with 5x Long DLCs to boost returns (though I'm much more hesitant to short).

#DLC #Gold #Silver

Since going long on gold in March 2026, my journey of bottom-fishing has not been smooth sailing. I experienced deep "bagholding" when buying GLD and GLDM at the top in May, but I always believed in the major trend. Through steadfast dollar-cost averaging at lower levels and patient waiting, I finally welcomed a structural trend rebound on August 5!

My current positions have turned fully profitable, maintaining a gold allocation of 10%~20%. I strictly execute a "buy low and sell high based on technical analysis" strategy. Today, combining the highly discussed new Singapore Exchange (SGX) Gold/Silver DLC (Daily Leveraged Certificate) on Longbridge, let's dive deep into my underlying logic.

1. Why be bullish on gold for the long term?

Structural weakening of US dollar credit: This is a fundamental mega-trend spanning years to decades. The shift in the global financial order from unipolarity to multipolarity is an irreversible fact.

Unconscious "bottom-position buying" by central banks: The continuous structural accumulation by global central banks forms the most solid stepping stone for the gold price floor.

Awaiting the "east wind" from hot money: Central banks set the stage, while hot money performs. The current rise is primarily driven by fundamentals. Once international hot money gathers strength to enter and "add fuel to the fire," it could easily replicate the raging bull market of last year.

2. Why is gold suitable for swing trading?

When choosing between precious metals, I personally prefer gold over silver for two reasons:

Control volatility, pursue compound interest: Silver has high elasticity, but high volatility is not a catalyst for most people; it is a risk. "Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it." The essence of investment compounding is stable profit × time. Gold's moderate volatility allows for more peaceful sleep.

No major shareholders, purely speaking through technicals: As one of the world's largest commodity benchmarks, gold has no single institution or hot money capable of manipulating it long-term. It lacks the tricks of "major shareholder reductions," making technical indicators like MACD, RSI, and trendlines exceptionally clean and effective on gold charts, making it highly suitable for right-side timing and swing buying.

3. Views on Gold/Silver DLC (Leveraged Derivatives)

To be honest, I hadn't paid much attention to DLCs before, but the new Gold and Silver DLCs launched by the Singapore Exchange (SGX) have indeed caught my eye:

Advantage: Settlement directly in Singapore Dollars (SGD), with no exchange rate loss.

⚠️ Risk: 5x intraday leverage, clearly a double-edged sword. The 5x leverage amplifies both returns and volatility risks. Coupled with the DLC's daily reset mechanism, stubbornly holding positions in a volatile market can easily lead to decay. This requires the energy to watch the markets all day.

My core positions remain focused on long-term spot/ETF holdings. However, I will add the SGX Gold DLC to my watchlist. When MACD gives excellent overbought/oversold signals, or when betting on short-term breakouts, I will use a small portion of light position to play with 5x leveraged longs. I will be even more cautious about shorts, as this might serve as a very efficient supplement for yield enhancement.

The market never lacks opportunities. Only by controlling risk and maintaining moderate position sizes can one go far in this market!

What instruments are you using for gold? Would you try using DLC for short-term hedging or leveraging returns? Welcome to discuss in the comments!

#DLC #Gold #Silver #GoldTrading #TechnicalAnalysis

$Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SG)

Singtel finally pulled off a long-awaited, massive surge today! 🚀

I’m feeling a bit salty because yesterday I missed my limit order to average down by just a single cent—talk about bad luck! But hey, a win is a win regardless. Seeing green back on the board is a huge relief, and my overall Singtel position made a substantial recovery today.

When your defensive core stock rebounds this hard, you really can‘t complain too much about missing the absolute bottom. Did anyone actually manage to fill their low orders yesterday, or are we all just riding this comeback wave together?

$Singtel(Z74.SG)

Singtel’s recent profit drop isn’t a structural headwind at all. The headline decline is purely a high-base effect caused by massive one-off gains in the prior period. Strip those away, and underlying operating profit actually surged over 20%!

Operationally, the business is completely fine. I was hoping to average down my cost basis and pick up more shares at 2.41, but my order unfortunately didn‘t fill—such a missed opportunity!

When the market panics over headline numbers instead of reading the actual financial breakdown, entry points open up. Did anyone else manage to scoop up shares on this dip?

$NVIDIA(NVDA.US)

NVIDIA remains the undisputed kingpin of the US AI scene. Even though its stock price isn’t skyrocketing like before, it remains the ultimate market bellwether.

Here’s my take: the big boss’s throne is only secure when the smaller players in its ecosystem are actually making money. NVIDIA gets this—its strategic investments and ecosystem plays are extraordinarily far-reaching. They aren‘t just selling GPUs; they are building a moat.

When the ” little brothers“ thrive, the king’s crown stays firmly in place. How are you playing NVDA‘s long-term vision right now?

$Singtel(Z74.SG)

Singtel’s primary headwind right now stems from Optus in Australia. Once its prized crown jewel, Optus has quickly morphed into a costly burden—forcing Singtel to contemplate selling a 30% stake just to buy some regulatory relief.

It’s a tough spot. On one hand, offloading the stake is a painful admission of strategic failure. On the other, cutting losses here might not even guarantee a smooth turnaround. With so much uncertainty hanging over its Australian operations, it’s no wonder Singtel’s valuation

$Singtel(Z74.SG)

Happy Singapore National Day! 🇸🇬 It definitely feels like the STI and the Big Three banks are putting on a proper ” National Day rally“.

Singtel, however, clearly missed the memo—it’s completely sitting out the party and looking downright miserable. At this point, I’m just bag-holding; I definitely don‘t have the courage to average down right now. With its Australian subsidiary facing regulatory fines and friction, the headwinds are real, and I’m honestly at a loss on where it goes from here.

Is anyone else in the same boat? Are you staying patient for the dividend yield, or is it time to just bite the bullet and cut losses?

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Both of my core holdings in LB took a severe beating this week, and the pain was real!

My single biggest takeaway? Always maintain a proper hedge. Riding out an unhedged drawdown is an absolute psychological endurance test. When your portfolio bleeds red, spreadsheets won‘t comfort you—your mental resilience does.

The real game in investing isn’t just picking winners; it’s whether your stomach can handle the gut punch of market volatility without losing your cool. Lesson deeply learned: defensive hedges aren‘t optional—they are the shock absorbers that keep your sanity intact!