Introduction
The Smart Investor was founded in 2019 by the former leadership of Motley Fool Singapore. Our mission is simple: help everyday investors make smarter financial decisions through long-term, fundamentals-based investing.
We provide trusted insights on Singapore and global markets, combining clear stock analysis, investing education, and market commentary to guide investors at every stage of their journey.
We publish fresh content daily on our website and connect with our community through Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and our free email newsletter.
At The Smart Investor, we believe anyone can learn to invest smartly — and we’re here to support that journey.
Meet The Smart Investor Core Team
Royston has over 20 years of investing experience, grounded in the principles of value investing. Inspired by Benjamin Graham’s The Intelligent Investor and influenced by Phillip Fisher, Howard Marks, and Warren Buffett, he applies a disciplined, fundamentals-first approach to finding undervalued opportunities.
A former Motley Fool Singapore writer, Royston holds a Bachelor of Accountancy from NTU and an MBA from NUS. He brings over a decade of accounting and audit experience, along with more than six years as a buy-side investment analyst. He is also a regular guest on MoneyFM, where he discusses stocks, REITs, and value investing strategies.
Joanna co-founded The Smart Investor in 2019, driven by her passion for financial education and helping people make smarter decisions for their financial future.
Before that, she launched and built Motley Fool Singapore’s operations from 2012, growing the team from 2 to 13 as the business scaled. She also served at the Singapore Economic Development Board, leading operations in the southeastern United States.
A graduate of the National University of Singapore Business School, Joanna balances her professional leadership with being a mum to three young children (and one beloved furkid). She continues to dream of uninterrupted weekend sleep-ins.
David is the Co-Founder of The Smart Investor and a renowned financial broadcaster, with his views regularly featured on MoneyFM, BBC, CNBC, RT, Channel NewsAsia, and 938LIVE. He is also a regular columnist at The Business Times.
Previously serving as CEO of Motley Fool Singapore, David penned the popular free weekly bulletin Take Stock Singapore, which was read by over 140,000 local investors. A firm believer in the power of dividend investing, David champions consistent, reliable payouts as a cornerstone of long-term wealth creation. His practical, income-focused approach has helped thousands of investors build portfolios that deliver both growth and stability.
Chin began investing in 2005, starting with trial and error before developing a disciplined, growth-focused approach.
From 2012 to 2017, he worked on the Motley Fool’s Premium Portfolio Service, Supernova, alongside co-founder David Gardner. As a senior analyst at Motley Fool Singapore from 2017 to 2019, he co-created six market-beating stock services — including Stock Advisor Gold, which outperformed its benchmark by nearly 2x over 3.5 years.
His portfolio includes life-changing winners such as Netflix and Amazon, and he continues to seek out high-growth companies in industries with vast potential. Chin holds a Master of Science (Logistics) and a Degree in Mechanical & Production Engineering from Nanyang Technological University.
Felicia leads marketing and business development at The Smart Investor, driven by her passion for empowering more Singaporeans with the knowledge and tools to invest confidently.
With diverse experience in marketing, business development, and corporate sustainability across HSBC, Citibank, and a dynamic tech start-up, Felicia brings both strategic insight and vibrant energy to the team. She graduated with distinction from Curtin University, holding a Bachelor of Commerce in Management and Marketing.