by The Kopi Notes | Sep 20, 2026 | ETFs
Buffer ETFs in Singapore: Are They Worth the US Tax Risk After the Fed Hike? Defined outcome ETFs cap your gains but limit your losses — here’s what Singapore investors need to know before buying one, including a tax trap most brokers won’t mention. A...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 19, 2026 | ETFs
USD Corporate Bond ETFs for Singapore Investors: LQD vs LQDA vs VUCP (2026 Guide) A Singapore investor’s guide to buying US-dollar investment-grade corporate bond ETFs — costs, withholding tax and the US estate tax angle most guides skip. LQD (US-listed, TER...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 18, 2026 | ETFs
CSPX Price Today: Live Data and Post-FOMC Outlook (2026)Live NAV, valuation and 52-week range for the iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF, plus what the Fed’s September 2026 rate hike means for your portfolio. CSPX (iShares Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF) traded at a...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 17, 2026 | ETFs
Fed Rate Hike to 3.75%-4%: What It Means for Your VWRA, CSPX, Gold and STI ETFs The Fed’s first rate hike since 2023 just landed. Here’s how it hits your global equity, gold and Singapore bank ETFs. On 16 September 2026, the Federal Reserve raised its...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 16, 2026 | ETFs
TIPS ETF Singapore: How to Buy Inflation-Protected Bonds (2026 Guide) A Singapore investor’s guide to ITPS on the London Stock Exchange — real yields, US withholding tax, and 2026 data. TIPS (Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities) ETFs hold US government...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 15, 2026 | ETFs
Preferred shares ETFs hold hybrid securities that sit between bonds and common stock — they pay a fixed dividend like a bond but trade on an exchange like a stock. PFF, PGX and PFXF (all US-listed) yield roughly 5.5–6.5% but expose you to US estate tax....
