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To dip or not to dip: 7 things to know when buying stocks in a volatile market
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The markets have been volatile recently, with bulls and bears taking turns to hold sway.
ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO
Hau Boon Lai
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- Volatile markets require considering valuations, with companies withdrawing forward earnings guidance, creating uncertainty for investors.
- Currency fluctuations, influenced by trading apps, impact returns, with the Singapore dollar strengthening. Analysts predict continued currency volatility, affecting companies with foreign currency needs.
- Investors should be aware of carry trades and short selling; unwinding carry trades can destabilise markets, while short selling can amplify price declines.
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SINGAPORE – To buy or not to buy, that is the question all share investors must be asking themselves recently.
The markets have been volatile recently, with bulls and bears taking turns to hold sway. Some see the lower prices as a buying opportunity.
