Picking stocks is always a question of what are you looking ...

Picking stocks is always a question of what are you looking for? For me it's fun to look at the local market and find some hidden gems.

Here's some I like though:

● The banks: They've both grown considerably over time and offered increasing and nice dividends.

● Credit Bureau Asia (TCU) - won't be a huge growth stock but looks to have a moat in the credit ratings they offer. A bit pricey at the moment though the dividend yield is acceptable and will likely grow over the years.

● UMS Holdings (558) - does manufacturing for the semiconductor industry. It's a little cyclical though it's shown growth over time and offers a dividend. Reasonably priced at the moment yhough they might have a tough next year or two.