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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Aboi's Updates For June 2014

KLSE TECH REVIEW

Here's the link for my last market sense: Aboi's Updates for April 2014
For those who find it hard to follow I suggest reading through my previous posting on how I am using technical indicators as a trend seeker.
  1. First Attempt on Tech Analysis Part 1
  2. First Attempt on Tech Analysis Part 2

Recap my April's commentary. 

[1]  However I see no fundamental reason why the index would go higher at this month of the year though my end of year Bursa target is still 2000 (assuming no financial crisis). For the month of April I've created two resistance lines @ 1850 (can be breached anytime) and 1880 (though it is highly unlikely). Indeed. It did NOT breached 1880 and we had a mini bear until mid month until it came back hovering lower than 1870.

Unfortunately I did not post an article about May so let's talk about June. I've created two resistance lines @ 1890 and 1900 (though both not likely). Two supports line namely 1870 (profit taking) and 1850 (pullback). However indicators looked weird. RSI and volume shows no clear signs but RSI do suggest a crossover maybe imminent while MACD shows bearish more likely to outweigh the bull. Volume is a huge surprise. I did not follow more recent news but something is brewing, smart money is planning for a move. The volume coupled with lower closing shows an up thrust which to me is a sign of weakness. It would suggest to me to conclude that the sell in May trend (Sell in May and Go Away) is becoming sell in June - opportunity to accumulate some positions coming?. No change to my end of year Bursa target of 2000 (assuming no financial crisis).

As usual AMP Capital has a really good compressed weekly information (freely available, no sign ups) on weekly global market & global economic updates. It is usually updated every Monday afternoon so go read it when you have the time.


Second, my portfolio reversed May losses
Added a small figure of RM400 but reversed the losses incurred during May of roughly RM4500 so that's good. Once you get into fundamentals of stocks and have good holdings, you will learn to ignore emotional swings like me :). Supermax finally corrected after it's great bull rush, however it's still a SOLID BUY. Last checked, Supermax is heading for more exports overseas! Icap managed to add some value after months of trading sideways. All mutual funds performing well and nicely. Kenanga gave a handsome income distribution. I also increased my position in Aberdeen's World Fund. Read my post Aboi To Finally Invest In Aberdeen Islamic World Equity Fund about exposure into developed markets: US, Europe and Japan.



PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Portfolio composition. Equities 50%, Mixed Assets 15%, REITs 10%, Bonds 5% and Cash 20%.
Targets for returns p.a. Equities 12%, Mixed Assets 8%, REITs 6%, Bonds 5% and Cash 3.75%.

Notes
**Changed Supermax from HOLD to BUY, lower than fair value.
**Changed Genting from BUY to HOLD, recent aggressive expansion impacts future cash flow.
**Changed AmDynamic Bond from BUY to HOLD, impeding interest rate hike does not bode well for bonds.
**Kenanga Growth Fund gross income declaration of RM0.06/unit. (announced but not yet received; this causes initial drop in net asset value; if reinvested: 483 new units or RM479 in cash)
**Added another RM2500 into Aberdeen World Fund.
**Added AIA endowment fund as part of cash management. To date since obtaining it in 2011 has performed on par with fixed deposit interest rates or ~3.50% to 4.00%. Total returns depicted is less due to early years higher charges. I swapped this with my cash holdings so I can personally use the cash.

Comments
#1 Portfolio target for the fourth portfolio year @ RM140k for April 2014 has already EXCEEDED. Portfolio target for the fifth portfolio year @ RM152k for April 2015. The TWRR (time weighted annual return rate is now at 10.90% vs my target of 8.80%).


Updated 'My Plan' for 2014
***Please NOTE that KEEP IN VIEW is not the final decision***
[1] Invest roughly 25% of cash balance in Aberdeen's Islamic World Equity Fund. CONFIRMED and I will do so via cost averaging method until June. Added more positions in April. Last will wait for end of June.
[2] Invest in a new mREIT: Time To Revisit mREITS in 2014 KEEP IN VIEW, waiting for opportunity when yields are right. Still monitoring.
[3] Invest another fund, diversify further into small cap-medium cap companies where I have no exposure. KEEP IN VIEW, yet to do any research.
[4] Possible buy of gold commodity: Speaking Of Recent Gold Demand Trends KEEP IN VIEW, my opinion is that gold will see resistance at $1340. Gold is experiencing correction now, very promising. As expected gold is correcting. Be patient and wait.
[5] Par my remaining cash balance to 10% level. This will be done using my already 4 year old endowment fund with a projected 4% return p.a to better reflect my portfolio composition, currently the cash is sitting ducks with absolutely no returns. CONFIRMED but I have not decided how to integrate it into my portfolio. Will do this for May update. Integrated.
[6] Taking a look (not invest) at Padini holdings. CONFIRMED and expect a post within this week. I promise to have one in June.
[7] Put some cash into Fixed Deposit.  CONFIRMED. Pushed to end of year due to opportunities that maybe coming.


Disclaimer: The reports, analysis and recommendations in this blog are solely my personal views. I do not link to any investment body or company. As such, I will not be responsible of any of your investment decision. Consult your investment adviser or come to your own conclusions before making any investment decision.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Aboi's Updates For April 2014

KLSE TECH REVIEW
Here's the link for the previous month's market sense: Aboi's Updates for March 2014
For those who find it hard to follow I suggest reading through my previous posting on how I am using technical indicators as a trend seeker.
  1. First Attempt on Tech Analysis Part 1
  2. First Attempt on Tech Analysis Part 2

Recap my last month's commentary. 

[1] All tech indicators show that there is no support for a bull run in March. Volume is flattish, MACD showing crossover imminent while RSI has already passed the bull peak and will repeat the cycle again. Boring month for March. - The bear did came albeit it lasted only awhile until Bursa came back stronger than previous. Malaysia is after all a defensive market in the eyes of many foreign investors. 

For the month of April I've created two resistance lines @ 1850 (can be breached anytime) and 1880 (though it is highly unlikely). Three supports line namely 1825 (profit taking), 1800 (minor correction) and 1780 (major correction). Indicators are mixed this time. RSI and volume shows very little momentum to push the index higher. MACD still shows no imminent crossover. However I see no fundamental reason why the index would go higher at this month of the year though my end of year Bursa target is still 2000 (assuming no financial crisis)

As usual AMP Capital has a really good compressed weekly information (freely available, no sign ups) on weekly global market & global economic updates. It is usually updated every Monday afternoon so go read it when you have the time.


Second, my portfolio has fianlly corrected
I've lost roughly RM4500 but that's not really surprising. The increase of funds value did not compensate for the decline in equities; Supermax, Genting, Freight. iCap traded sideways. Boustead REIT was removed as it went private, profitable investment, profited 65% and put in cash again. All mutual funds listed gained in value and started pouring cash into Aboi To Finally Invest In Aberdeen Islamic World Equity Fund to get exposure into developed markets: US, Europe and Japan.

PORTFOLIO REVIEW
Portfolio composition. Equities 50%, Mixed Assets 15%, REITs 10%, Bonds 5% and Cash 20%.
Targets for returns p.a. Equities 12%, Mixed Assets 8%, REITs 6%, Bonds 5% and Cash 3.75%.
Notes
**HwangDBS Select Income fund gross income declaration of RM0.005/unit (reinvested all into 84 new units)
**Revised benchmark from 34.20% to the more accurate current rate of 40.00%    

Comments
#1 Portfolio target for the fourth portfolio year @ RM140k for April 2014 has already EXCEEDED. Portfolio target for the fifth portfolio year @ RM152k for April 2015. The TWRR (time weighted annual return rate is now at 11.32% vs my target of 8.80%).


Updated 'My Plan' for 2014
***Please NOTE that KEEP IN VIEW is not the final decision***
[1] Invest roughly 25% of cash balance in Aberdeen's Islamic World Equity Fund. CONFIRMED and I will do so via cost averaging method until June. Next cash in end of April.
[2] Invest in a new mREIT: Time To Revisit mREITS in 2014 KEEP IN VIEW, waiting for opportunity when yields are right. Still monitoring.
[3] Invest another fund, diversify further into small cap-medium cap companies where I have no exposure. KEEP IN VIEW, yet to do any research.
[4] Possible buy of gold commodity: Speaking Of Recent Gold Demand Trends KEEP IN VIEW, my opinion is that gold will see resistance at $1340. Gold is experiencing correction now, very promising.
[5] Par my remaining cash balance to 10% level. This will be done using my already 4 year old endowment fund with a projected 4% return p.a to better reflect my portfolio composition, currently the cash is sitting ducks with absolutely no returns. CONFIRMED but I have not decided how to integrate it into my portfolio. Will do this for May update.
[6] Taking a look (not invest) at Padini holdings. CONFIRMED and expect a post within this week.
[7] Put some cash into Fixed Deposit.  CONFIRMED.


Disclaimer: The reports, analysis and recommendations in this blog are solely my personal views. I do not link to any investment body or company. As such, I will not be responsible of any of your investment decision. Consult your investment adviser or come to your own conclusions before making any investment decision.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Not So Super After All (Public Bank Super FD Rates Campaign)

KUALA LUMPUR: Public Bank has launched its "PB Super FD Rates" campaign for customers seeking long-term fixed deposit placements with higher step-up interest and also receive regular monthly interest payment.
It said on Monday individual customers had to place a minimum of RM30,000 fresh funds.
The campaign is open to all new and existing Public Bank individual customers from Jan 28 to June 30, 2014.
The campaign offers step-up fixed deposit rates to as high as 8.88% per annum to individual customers.
Public Bank said from the total placement amount, 80% would be placed under one month PLUS Fixed Deposit (PLUS FD) auto-renewable for 12 consecutive months at a step-up rate whilst 20% of the funds would be deposited into the PLUS Savings Account earning interest at the current prevailing rate.
Each individual customer could place up to a maximum of RM3mil under the campaign.
Public Bank said the campaign enabled customers to withdraw the fixed deposit at any time and customers were still entitled to the prevailing one-month PLUS FD counter rate without any penalty.

My comments:
Public Bank's super big 8.88% is extremely misleading. Let me explain: [1] 8.88% is for month 12, 1-month ONLY, in fact at the last month only [2] The effective annual rate (EAR) is 4.33% for the 80% portion [3] The remaining 20% is deposited to the Saving Account at prevailing rate as stated here: http://www.pbebank.com/en/en_content/personal/rates/srates.html
Assuming you invest RM 100,000. 80k/20k. The effective interest (that you see rolling into your bank account) is only (80%*4.33% + 20%*0.20%) = 3.504%! Even at the highest prevailing rate that's if you have RM 1 million: (80%*4.33% + 20%*1.20%) = 3.704%! That's a huge 5%+ gap. Can you tell me why these rates are considered SUPER? Oh because it is super misleading. 
It is amazing that BNM can approve this, Zeti (our BNM chairman) probably can understand but you think everyone is Zeti out there? Financial literacy is not something taught in school. Me and you, we went through the same education system in Malaysia (primary to tertiary). The greatest thing I obtained there in my toolbox is copy, paste and modify.
Aunties and uncos are sure to be confused. I bet several young people will too. I mean just look at the picture below.
More numbers to digest than alphabets. What? 
The definition of marketing is to communicate the value of a product or service to customers for the sole purpose of selling it to them with a goal of increasing sales volume/profit. Where is the value here? 8.88%? 3.68%? 3.78%? 3.88%? 4.88%? 6.88%? Prevailing FD rates? Just say something like 3.504% to 3.704% 'apa susah sangat'?
Like a friend who told me, man this is a "marketing big con job".