Market emotion, measured weekly

The kiasu index.0 is fear. 100 is FOMO.

One number for how emotional the Singapore property market is right now — from transaction velocity, launch take-up, and what buyers are actually saying. Emotion is when other people overpay. Ideally not you.

FEAR 0–39BALANCEDFOMO 70+

8-week trend

What moved the needle

What it means for you

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Benjamin Tan

Benjamin Tan · CTB Realty

CEA-registered. I publish the needle even when it argues against my own business — a cold reading tells buyers to slow down, and it stays published anyway. That's the deal.

What Monday's message looks like

Fair questions

How is the number computed?

A weekly composite: resale transaction velocity vs the 12-month average, new-launch weekend take-up, portal search interest, a forum sentiment sample, and cash-over-valuation share. Methodology v1 — opinionated by design, published consistently so the trend means something.

Is this investment advice?

No. It measures emotion, not value. The useful move is usually the opposite of what the needle tempts you to do — which is exactly why it's worth watching weekly.

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One message every Monday: the number, what moved it, one line for your situation. No listings, no upsell. Reply "stop" and it stops.

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