Understanding currencies is very important to investing around the world.

When I first started investing, I paid little attention to understanding currencies. However, as the years progressed, I realised that comprehending currencies and their impact on my portfolio has become incredibly important. Even investors who tend to favour home bias—sticking to their country’s stock exchange instead of investing globally—should understand currencies. Why? Because businesses often… Continue reading

You should never swim blind in the stock market!

I was swimming when I thought about the similarities between swimming blind in a pool and swimming blind in the stock market. At the time, I was in Kuala Lumpur, where my sons and I love to swim. Since it was a hot day, as it often is in Malaysia, we decided to take a… Continue reading

Investing in the Indian Stock Market is not easy.

The Indian stock market has seen significant growth over the past decade. Even after the challenges posed by COVID-19 in 2022, the equity markets have continued to rise. For instance, investments in Indian mid-cap mutual funds have been yielding over 20% in annual returns, consistently outperforming the index. However, it’s important to note that there… Continue reading

This mid-cap has great products that I love to use, but is WISE plc a good investment?

As a frequent global traveler, I use WISE PLC every day. I am always on the lookout for the best ways to travel, spend, and convert various currencies to ensure that I get the best rates. Creating Wealth is not just about investing intelligently, it is also about spending intelligently and maximizing healthy financial habits…. Continue reading

🇻🇳 Vietnam is one of the best and fastest growing emerging markets I’ve ever seen.

I’ve heard a lot of hype about Vietnam. It’s one of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia and one of the best emerging countries in the world. So, like anything, I went to go and check it out and see it for myself. I spent two months with my family traveling the country. One… Continue reading