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Singapore’s Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has had a year worth celebrating.
The SPDR STI ETF (SGX: ES3), which tracks the benchmark, returned 16.3% year to date (as of 8 July 2026).
Most investors would take that gladly.
Here’s the twist: three STI components out of the 30 left it well behind.
Singapore is home to some genuinely excellent investments.
Our banks are well-capitalised and shareholder-friendly, our REIT market is one of the deepest in Asia, and our blue chips have a long track record of ...
Does your wallet feel lighter than it’s supposed to?
If so, you are not hallucinating.
The latest energy shock presents a new reality that is hard to ignore.
Geopolitical tensions in early 2026 sent Brent crude oil prices skyrocketing above US$100 per barrel and have hovered around this price level.
A double-whammy ensues – with an er...
Building passive income isn’t about finding the highest dividend yield.
It starts with owning resilient businesses that consistently pay and grow dividends through different economic cycles.
The best dividend portfolios are built around a handful of dependable “core holdings” that investors can own for many years.
A great core dividend stock f...
Many investors spend their time worrying about the next market crash. Yet history has shown that long-term wealth is built not by predicting downturns, but by owning quality businesses that continue rewarding shareholders through every market cycle.
This week’s Smart Reads highlights blue-chip companies paying bonus dividends, Singapore businesses benefiting from t...