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Sunday, 24 May 2015

Stock changes 24 May

Updating stocks holdings as of 22 May :-



Fraser And Neave
Invested into it for 400 shares under Cash stock holdings.  For its Qtr 2 results, revenue +3.2%, profit +8.4%.  Higher revenue mainly from brewery segment driven by festive season in Myanmar.  Poor soft drinks sales in Malaysia due to GST implementation and flood situation.  Mix dairies performance - strong sales in Thailand but bad performance in Malaysia and Singapore.   Higher profits mainly from beer and diaries because of improved margins from lower input costs and improved manufacturing and route to market efficiencies.  In January it announced extending dairy brand licence for 22 years for Nestle's liquid-milk brands, making Thailand a production hub for Asean and China. It is currently looking for a replacement energy drink after the exclusive rights to distribute Red Bull expires this coming September.


M1 Limited
Invested into it for 300 shares under Cash stock holdings.  Its Qtr 1 revenue +22.8% mainly driven by higher handset sales due to higher sales volume and selling price.  Profit +6.6% due to higher net profit margin - mainly contributed on service revenue. In March, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to help the maritime community leverage on mobile technology to enhance productivity and crew welfare.  In April, it signs deal with NetLink Trust to install fibre links.  Also in April, it announced that its customers on 4G plans will now be able to make 4G voice calls on an advanced network at no additional cost.  In May, it announced the agreement to acquire a 15 per cent stake in Integrated Telecommunications Oman.  The Oman telco company is Oman’s first private international gateway operator and a mobile services reseller.


Lum Chang Holdings
Invested into it for 9000 shares under Cash stock holdings.  On its Qtr 3 results, revenue +43%, profit +$299 mil.  Higher revenue was due timing of revenue recognition; and also, due to increase in work performed from three construction projects. Current Price/Book value at 0.699.   It already commenced work as the main contractor for Northpoint City in Nee Soon; expected completion in the 2nd half of 2018.  This latest contract brings the total outstanding value of construction projects still in progress to approximately SGD 966 mil.  NAV on end Mar'15 at 53.65 cents; friday 22 May'15 closing price at 37.50 cents.  Still in free cash flow position even though it is three times lower than previous year.  Controlling family members and other associates has approx 38% stakes in the company.


SembCorp Industries
Invested into it for 3100 shares under Cash stock holdings.  For its Qtr 1 results, revenue -11.0%, profit -23.35%.  Soft revenue contributed mainly by Utilities; biggest revenue contributor Marine reported almost flat revenue drop (-2%).  The decrease in Utilities revenue was due to Singapore operations’ lower gas offtake continued intense competition in the power markets.  On Marine, lower revenue recognition for rig building projects and lower average revenue per repair vessel despite the increase in the number of ships repaired, mitigated by higher revenue recognition for offshore and conversion projects.  Lower profits contributed by both Utilities (-19%), Marine (-13%), Urban development (-95%).  Lowered profits on Utilities due lower contracted retail power prices in its Singapore operations;  Marine profits impacted by lower contribution from rig building and repair projects, higher finance costs and lower associates and joint ventures contributions; big drop in Urban development profitys due to deferred recognition of Nanjing land sales profit to Qtr 2. 


Starhub
Invested into it for 2500 shares (Cash 200 shares + CPF 2300 shares).  For its Qtr 1 results, revenue +8.1%, profit -12.4%.  Higher revenue mainly driven by higher equipment sales resulted from strong demand for the new smartphones.  Overall positive sales mix except for double digit drop in Broadband revenue due to price competition; which likely continue in the coming quarters.  Higher cogs in line with strong demand for the new smartphones.  Other opex almost flat mainly due to lower operating leases from reversal of excess accruals for international capacity leases which have been concluded at lower prices.  Drop in profits due to higher amount of subsidies from increased number of new and re-contract customers signed up for the new smartphones.  Negative free cash flow currently due to lower cash flow from operating activities and higher capex.  It will maintain annual cash dividend payout of 20 cents per ordinary share for 2015.


SIA Engineering
Invested into it for 300 shares under Cash stock holdings.  For its Qtr 4 results, Revenue -11.3% which impacted profit -38% was due to lower airframe and component overhaul revenue as work content was lower with fewer heavy checks; which was offset slightly by increased revenue from fleet management and line maintenance. Share of profits of associated and joint venture companies also lowered - mainly due to the weaker contributions from the repair and overhaul centres.  Strong and healthy Balance Sheet.  The operating environment for the MRO industry remains challenging. Advancements in the  newer generation engines have improved their reliability while the older generation engines are being phased out.  These developments will continue to result in a reduction in engine shop visits in the next few years. Its share price weakened immediately when Qtr 4 results was released; and it has since gone back to its Qtr 3 results release share price level in early Feb. I would like to think that its expected bad financials already priced in and further downward spiral of its share price is limited though a research house would like to see it reaching $3.00 price level.  Management guidance in the past quarters already mentioned of bad financials in the future quarters. Are investors not already forewarned?  So, come Qtr 1 results announcement around end of July'15 then another lower share price of say, $2.00 is expected by research house?  Throw out more funny bones please.


Keppel Corporation
Added 1100 shares of it under SRS stock holdings so, in total l have 6100 shares in it now.  For its Qtr 1 results, Revenue -6.1%, Profits -5.2%.  Lower Revenue due mainly to a  drop in revenue recorded by Keppel Infrastructure's power and gas business, arising from lower prices and volume, lower revenue from the EPC projects which are nearing completion, as well as absence of revenue from Keppel FMO Pte Ltd which was disposed in Qtr 4 2014.  Poor profits are from its O&M, Property and Infrastructure divisons; decrease in profits mainly due to higher net interest expense and lower contribution from associates such as Floatel and absence of contribution from Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3. 


SPH
Added 12000 shares under Cash stock holdings but later on, decided to divest all of it (17000 shares = Cash 12000 shares + SRS 5000 shares) for $531 net realized profit.  For its Qtr 2, revenue -3.0%, profit -12.1%.  New revenue contributor, The Seletar Mall helped to reduce impact from lower revenues in advertisement and circulation.  Decline in staff costs mainly arose from lower bonus provision as compared against last year.  Last year's performance was lifted by the one-off gain on partial divestment of stake in the regional online classifieds business.  It will continue with (i) Conservative stance maintained on investment allocation, focused on capital preservation; (ii) Returns are expected to be commensurate with low risk- return profile to mitigate against volatility.


Singapore Post
Invested to it for 500 shares under Cash stock holdings.  For its Qtr 4 results, revenue +28.7%, profit -51.3%.  Strong revenue driven by its Logistics division which grew strongly on higher ecommerce logistics contributions and the inclusion of new subsidiaries; Retail & eCommerce revenue improved as the growth in ecommerce services offset the decline in traditional retail & agency services, and financial services.  Volume-related expenses increased with the inclusion of new subsidiaries and growth in business activities and volumes.  Labour and related expenses were higher as a result of increased operating costs in Singapore and the continuing investment in talent for the growth transformation.  The increase in administrative and other expenses was mainly attributable to higher property related expenses and professional fees related its Transformation initiatives and other administrative expenses. The increase in property related expenses was mainly attributable to higher rental costs for its operations.  Lower profits due to higher Other operations in previous year - commercial property rental operations and unallocated corporate overhead items.


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Sunday, 4 November 2012

Cash - Closing Status 2 Nov

Received a cheque this week for my Cash portfolio of $120 dividends from UMS.

Also this week l have added M1 4 lots when its share price weakened.  But l did not catch it at its lowest share price level.

With M1 at 9 lots in hand, l do feel that l have over relying to just one share counter which is not a wise thing to do.  When its share price started to move higher on Friday so l have decided to sell them all for a gain of $163.  Also, this is because its next dividend is still very far away (XD in April'13).



Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$51 Total Returns as of 25 Oct

+$163 Gains on sales of M1

+$120 Dividends from UMS

-$596 Unrealised positions worsened

-$364 Total Returns as of 2 Nov

previous posting :- Cash - Closing Status 25 Oct

Friday, 26 October 2012

Cash - Closing Status 25 Oct

For my Cash portfolio this week, l have made silly and costly investment mistake, again.  I have wanted to re-invest into 2nd Chance 40 lots.  l was in a great hurry to attend to another urgent matter when l placed my buy order on 2nd Chance.  It was such a huge mistake as l did not aware l have wrongly placed a sell order instead and l did not even pause to review the pop-up order confirmation.  l have immediately queued to buy back at same price level but failed.  So, l bought back 40 lots at higher price a few minutes before market closed and l got poorer by $322.    

Finally managed to sell away Lee Metal 2 lots for a $6 gain.  I have waited for its share price to go lower since 8 June week in order to increase my investment in it so that l can lower the cost per unit in it.  As its share price did not weaken so l have decided to sell it away.  Based on 2nd Qtr results, even though total revenue is lower but gross profit margin improved.  No worry of higher debtor as this is probably due to higher sales in Qtr 2 comparing to Qtr 1.  Inventory has lowered and this is a very prudent decision to make as Singapore economy has weaken.  Lee Metal had decided to invest on newer machines and decommissioned older ones to expand capacity and improve productivity.  Will re-invest into Lee Metal if it is able to continue maintaining good gross profit margin, positive PBIT, strong balance sheet, etc., once its share price weakens.

Managed to get Starhub 4 lots this week when its share price was close to 4-weeks low.  I am expecting it to declare the same dividend rate of $0.05 when it goes XD around 15 Nov.  For 4 lots l will get $200 (4 lots x $0.05) as dividends if l keep my invested funds in it till XD.  But l reckon there is no need to wait till then when l can already get half of the dividends in advance now (within the same week!) as l managed to divest all of it for a gain of $99.

Also this week under Cash portfolio, l have invested into M1 5 lots when its share price was already weakens to 4-weeks low.  Its next XD is in April'13.   Investing in M1 cost lesser and hence resulting in highest dividend yield comparing to other two bigger competitors (SingTel / Starhub).    If share market tanked and its share price going lower then l will keep it for good dividends income stream.

Religare Health Trust share price yet to go higher than its IPO price level of $0.90 as there are many viewing it as a bad investment option.   l beg to differ with views that India related businesses are destined to doom.  There is an existing business trust (Indiabulls) listed in Singapore dealing primarily with commercial space and residential property in India which is giving everyone the shudders as it did not pay a single dividend since IPO in Jul'08; but starts giving out dividends for the very 1st time which XD Dec'12.  But everyone seem to forget that there is one other business trust (Ascendas India) doing quite well in India which primarily dealing with  rental of investment properties.  There are many other world class India businesses - Tata Consultancy, ITC, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, Tata Motors, Sun Pharmaceutical, and many more companies.  So, for now l have invested into Religare 6 lots this week.  I will look at Religare's performance and will decide accordingly whether to include it in my so-called permanent watch list.

 

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

+$295 Total Returns as of 19 Oct

+$105 Gains on sales of Lee Metal and Starhub

-$322 Loss on 2nd Chance investment mistake

-$129 Unrealised positions worsened

-$51 Total Returns as of 25 Oct

previous posting :- Cash - Closing Status 19 Oct

Saturday, 16 June 2012

SRS - Closing Status 15 Jun

Sold off M1 5 lots this week as it is already in profit position.  If its next dividend with expected XD date in July and at $0.066 then l am almost half way in achieving it now.  Looking at re-investing into M1 again when there is an opportunity to do so in the near future, hopefully before the expected XD date in July.

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$1,756 Total Returns as of 8 Jun 
 
+$165 Profit on sales of M1

+$620 Unrealised positions improved

-$971 Total Returns as of 15 Jun

previous posting :- SRS - Closing status 8 Jun

Saturday, 9 June 2012

SRS - Closing Status 8 Jun

Received the SRS statement for May month in the mail this week.  There was a dividend received for  SGX of $40.

For this week, l have re-invested into M1 for 5 lots.   Its next dividend XD is some time in July and if l want to get paid on its dividend earlier then l will need to sell it at $2.50.  But as the market is still so uncertain then l can only get paid in advance on the dividends when l repeat the selling  and re-investments cycle.

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$946 Total Returns as of 11 May 
 
+$40 Dividends from SGX

-$850 Unrealised positions worsened

-$1,756 Total Returns as of 8 Jun

previous posting :- SRS - Closing status 11 May

Saturday, 12 May 2012

Cash - Closing Status 11 May

M1 -sold 5 lots early this week under Cash portfolio at gain of $65.  Will re-invest into M1 if it goes below $2.45 again.

UMS - Invested another 15 lots.  Recent sales of UMS by its CEO raised concern of whether there are something unpleasant happenings in the company.  And UMS made an announcement on 8 May confirming business as usual for the company so there are no worries.

On the unrealised positions, both Foreland and UMS contributed combined 80% of total paper loss.  To-date, l have 52% of total invested funds in both Foreland and UMS.

The other larger investment of 23% of total invested funds under Cash portfolio is ST Engineering and it is currently still at break-even level despite several rating upgrade by investment analysts.


Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$139 Total Returns as of 4 May 

+$65 Gain on sales of M1

-$1,477 Unrealised positions worsened

-$1,552 Total Returns as of 11 May

previous posting :- Cash - Closing Status 4 May 



Saturday, 28 April 2012

Cash - Closing Status 27 Apr

This week, l have bought M1 5 lots, ST Engineering 3 lots, UMS 7 lots.  Also in this week, l have donated $100 to Parkinson's Disease Society (Singapore) utilising my realised funds under this Cash portfolio.



Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

$1,266 Total Returns as of 20 Apr 

-$100 Donation to Parkinson's Disease Society (Singapore)

-$722 Unrealised positions worsened


$444 Total Returns as of 27 Apr

previous posting :- Cash - Closing Status 20 Apr

Saturday, 21 April 2012

SRS - Closing Status 20 Apr


Sold off M1 5 lots this week after having purchased and holding it for just one week. When l first sold off M1 in the 30th Mar week, l have miscalculated the exit selling price and hence having profit shortfall by $183.  With this week's M1 disposal, this profit target shortfall has further reduced to $119.  Hoping to get into M1 again at below $2.45.





Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$576 Total Returns as of 13 Apr 

+$64 Gain on sales of M1

-$47 Unrealised positions worsened

-$559 Total Returns as of 20 Apr


previous posting :- SRS - Closing Status 13 Apr

Saturday, 14 April 2012

SRS - Closing Status 13 Apr


After selling off M1 two week ago. l have re-invested in it for 5 lots this week



Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$163 Total Returns as of 30 Mar 

+$0 Gain on sales

-$413 Unrealised positions worsened

-$576 Total Returns as of 13 Apr


previous posting :- SRS - Closing Status 30 Mar

Sunday, 1 April 2012

SRS - Closing Status 30 Mar


Sold off M1 5 lots this week.  I have miscalculated on its exit selling price.  This is because if l have factored in its dividend going ex on 11-April of $0.0790 then my exit selling price on M1 should have been at $2.59 and l reckon it is an achievable target price.  If its share price goes below $2.50 in early next week then l would consider re-investment.



Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

-$979 Total Returns as of 16 Mar 

+$212 Gain on sales of M1

+$604 Unrealised positions improved

-$163 Total Returns as of 30 Mar


previous posting :- SRS - Closing Status 16 Mar


Saturday, 18 February 2012

Cash - Closing Status 17 Feb

For this week under the Cash portfolio :-

Bought SingPost 10 lots, M1 3 lots, STX OSV 3 lots
Sold Starhill Reit 6 lots, Mapletree Industrial 2 lots, STX OSV 3 lots, Nam Lee 11 lots and First Reit 3 lots.

Sold Starhill Reit, Mapletree Industrial and First Reit as these have gone ex-dividend and l can get back the invested funds at break even price; for reinvestment use.  The dividends on these stocks will be in the mail to me on 29 February.

The ex-dividend date on Nam Lee is not known yet so, l am selling all the 11 lots now for a small profit and am hoping to buy into it again at lower price so that it is easier to achieve the exit selling price set.

The strength on STX OSV surprises me as l initially thought that it would Not be able to reach the exit selling price target based on the proposed dividend payout rate which l have worked it out.  This is the risk premium reward for braver investors but for a normal retail investor like myself, it's okay not to pursue it further into uncharted territory. 

Portfolio walk since previous posting :-

$1,198 Total Returns as of 10 Feb 

$175 Gain on sales of Starhill Reit, Mapletree Industrial, STX OSV, Nam Lee, First Reit

-$225 Unrealised positions worsened

$1,147 Total Returns as of 17 Feb






previous posting:- Cash - Closing Status 10 Feb

Saturday, 21 January 2012

SRS - Closing Status 20 Jan

Total Returns 2011 January 1st - 2012 January 20th now at -$3,197.



M1
Bought 5 lots of this stock earlier this week.  Its last done price ended the week lower than my purchase price. Just to console myself, SingTel and Starhub fared badly as well this week.

SembMar
Sold 1 lot of this stock this week.  Its last done price ended the week higher than the price which l have sold it. This because l was only aiming at break-even.




previous post :-SRS - Closing Status 30 Dec

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