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$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?

$Singtel(Z74.SG)$Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SG)

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!

Claimed my Longbridge welcome rewards today—feeling super grateful and pumped! 🥳

I’ve been holding NVDA for the long haul, and thanks to a massive catalyst from Elon Musk, it finally scored a solid breakout yesterday. I believe there’s still plenty of short-term upside momentum left, so I pulled the trigger and added to my position today.

Fingers crossed this move doesn’t come back to bite me! A little momentum trade on top of defensive holdings keeps things interesting. Let‘s see if this rally has real legs!

$NVIDIA(NVDA.US)

$SpaceX(SPCX.US)

SpaceX went on a total rollercoaster yesterday, and yes, I was sweating—over the $2 SGD fractional share I won in a raffle! I deeply regret not paper-handsing it last night.

Markets are ridiculously hyper-sensitive now. Is this the new normal? Absolutely. AI has completely spoiled investors. It’s like when televisions became widespread—suddenly, the public demanded polished perfection from speakers. Now, Wall Street expects instant brilliance, or they dump you.

I definitely won’t actively buy SpaceX. Between huge losses and unconvincing AI narratives, no thanks. My free $2 lottery ticket is already giving me enough heartburn!

$Singtel(Z74.SG)$Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SG)

Man, Keppel DC took another nose-dive today! So much for being an ” AI data center“ play—there is zero AI magic here, just 100% organic, hand-crafted disappointment! 🤡

At this rate, my grand exit strategy is to quietly pocket the dividend and pray to take profit at +4%. Yes, setting a flag for 4%... look at me dreaming big!

Meanwhile, Singtel sitting comfortably at a ~6% yield feels like the only calm adult in the room. What’s your take on Singtel at 6%? Solid defensive haven, or another trap?

$Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SG)

Got completely hammered today and I’m genuinely baffled! Under the ” TACO“ theory, lower oil prices should tame inflation and rate-hike fears—which *should* be a major tailwind for real estate and REITs. So why the steep sell-off today? Since the price is still well above my stop-loss level, I went ahead and bought the dip to average down. To be clear, I’m not chasing year-end dividends here; it’s a purely tactical move to lower my cost basis and play a technical rebound.

What do you guys think? Is macro logic broken, or just institutional noise?