31 July 2014

STI rose 118.39 points, or 3.64% in the month of July, although the trading volume was not high. Market seemed to be unfazed by the regional conflicts in Ukraine and Middle East. Poll results from Indonesia did not affect the market badly, neither did the aviation accidents happened in July.

My portfolio did not perform as good as the STI. Its value rose only 1.56% in the month. Perhaps it was due to the fact that many counters went XD towards the end of the month.

I bought some Ascendas H Reit shares this month. I also received some Noble shares via scrip dividend scheme. I bought into 3 more Unit trusts: Allianz INcome & Growth Fund, BGF European Equity Income Fund and UBS Bond Fund Euro High Yield Portfolio. I received a total of S$3,980 in dividend this month.

Towards the end of the month, market showed some weakness. This may present some buying opportunities in August. This will be good as I will be able to re-invest the dividend coming next month.

Below are my 30 top holdings as at 31 July. There is not much change in the list, except some counters swopped positions.

1.   SPH

2.   ComfortDelGro
3.   DBS
4.   OCBC Bank
5.   SP AusNet
6.   Sembcorp Ind
7.   ST Engineering
8.   Starhub
9.   Frasers Comm Tr
10. SGX
11. CapitaLand
12. Metro
13. CitySpring Trust
14. CapitaComm Tr
15. AIMSAMP Cap Reit
16. Sembcorp Marine
17. Nikko AM STI ETF 100
18. United Engineers
19. Lippo Malls Tr
20. Keppel Corp
21. Ascendas Reit
22. Mapletree Log Tr
23. Sing Inv & Fin
24. Global Inv
25. SingTel
26. YZJ Shipbldg SGD
27. PanUnited
28. SATS
29. SIA
30. Sabana Reit