Don't worry about the market swings.

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Dear all, 

 The stock market seems to be in wild swing these days as it followed what Donald Trump said. It is normal for the market to follow what the most powerful man in the States had to say. He seemed to be confused by what he is going to do. 

Anyway, we can rest assure that market will continue to swing as per some confused US president's words. People may be worried about the wild market movements especially for those who pick growth stock. However, just like the dividends shares and ETF, I felt that one do not need to worry if you are investing in long term. In the long run, the market will continue to rise no matter who is in charge. 

My strategy to mitigate this will be my normal strategy. I will continue to DCA into the market striving to get as much dividend as possible to retire by the age of 55. 


  As both my Multi-Sector Income Fund and US Growth and Income Fund  could no longer accept single premium top up, besides prioritising SYFE Pimco Income Fund, I am also looking at other possibilities as well. Trust Bank is providing income fund as a part of their portfolio as well. I had invested $1,000 into Trust bank Income Fund to see how it goes from there.

 P.s. Not a financial advice. Please treat this as the rambling of an middle age uncle.

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