by The Kopi Notes | Sep 12, 2026 | ETFs
US REIT ETFs for Singapore Investors: VNQ vs IUSP vs SRET (2026 Guide) A plain-English comparison of the three most accessible ways to add US real estate to your portfolio — and why the “cheapest” ETF on paper is not always the cheapest after tax. VNQ and...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 11, 2026 | ETFs
ESG & Sustainable ETFs for Singapore Investors: SUSW vs V3AB vs XZW0 (2026 Guide) What ESG ETFs actually cost, what they actually exclude, and whether the tradeoff is worth it for your portfolio. ESG ETFs are Ireland-domiciled UCITS funds that screen out companies...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 10, 2026 | ETFs
Equal-Weight S&P 500 ETFs for Singapore Investors (2026 Guide) RSP, XDEW, EWSP and SPEQ compared — expense ratios, withholding tax, estate tax exposure and when equal-weight beats the standard S&P 500. An equal-weight S&P 500 ETF gives all 500...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 9, 2026 | ETFs
Currency-Hedged vs Unhedged ETFs: Which Should Singapore Investors Choose? (2026 Guide) SGD is near decade highs against the USD. Here’s what that actually does to your VWRA or CSPX returns — and whether hedging is worth the extra cost. Currency-hedged ETFs use...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 8, 2026 | ETFs
Factor Investing ETFs Singapore: Quality, Value, Momentum & Low Volatility Explained (2026 Guide) Table of Contents Quick Navigation What Is Factor Investing, and Why Bother?The Four Main Factors, ExplainedThe Four Factor ETFs on the LSEWhy Singapore Investors Buy...
by The Kopi Notes | Sep 6, 2026 | ETFs
Australia REIT ETF Singapore: How to Buy VAP & SLF for A-REIT Exposure (2026 Guide) A complete Singapore investor’s guide to buying Australian REIT ETFs on the ASX — fees, yields, withholding tax and step-by-step broker instructions. VAP (Vanguard...