Successful investing isn’t about owning every winning stock. It’s about identifying quality businesses that can compound wealth over many years while avoiding costly mistakes along the way.
This week’s Smart Reads highlights Singapore dividend stocks built to stand the test of time, blue-chip companies backed by Temasek, and SGX leaders that have outperformed the market so far this year.
We also explore what rising oil prices could mean for retiree investors, whether Sheng Siong’s latest expansion will fuel future growth, and why some stocks may be best left off your watchlist.
Here are this week’s top articles:
5 Core Singapore Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold
Five quality dividend stocks that could form the foundation of a long-term income portfolio.
Top 3 Temasek-Backed SGX Blue-Chip Stocks
These blue-chip companies enjoy Temasek’s backing while delivering resilient business performance.
If You Bought DBS at Its Peak, What Would Your Returns Look Like Today?
A reminder that time in the market can matter more than timing the market.
Top 8 SGX Blue-Chip Stocks That Beat the Market YTD
Meet the blue-chip stocks that have comfortably outperformed the STI so far this year.
Rising Oil Prices: What It Means for Singapore Retiree Investors
How higher energy prices could affect retirement portfolios, income, and purchasing power.
Sheng Siong’s S$520 Million Bet: What Investors Need to Know
We examine the supermarket operator’s latest strategic move and what it could mean for shareholders.
3 Stocks I Will Be Avoiding
Not every stock deserves a place in your portfolio. Here are three that currently fail to make the cut.
Hidden Gems: 3 Debt-Free Stocks Paying More than Your CPF
These cash-rich businesses offer dividend yields that beat CPF Ordinary Account rates without relying on debt.
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