With 2026 fast approaching, investors are focusing on income, retirement planning, and growth opportunities for the next market cycle. This week’s Smart Reads highlights cash-rich stocks paying more than CPF, what it really takes to retire on dividends, and blue chips offering both yield and growth next year. We also feature REITs poised for recovery, a guide to understanding REITs for beginners, and a look at the CPF salary cap increase and its impact on long-term savings. Rounding things out are small-cap winners that beat the STI in 2025 and overlooked growth stocks with the potential to double over the next five years.
Here are this week’s top articles:
3 Cash-Rich Stocks Paying More Than Your CPF
These strong balance-sheet companies offer dividend yields that exceed CPF’s interest rates.
What It Really Takes to Retire on Dividends
A practical look at building a portfolio that can sustainably fund your retirement.
3 Singapore Blue Chips Offering Both Yield and Growth in 2026
These blue chips combine stability, dividends, and catalysts that could drive growth next year.
A Smart Guide to Investing: An Introduction to REITs Part 1
A beginner-friendly guide to understanding how REITs work and why they matter to income investors.
4 REITs That Could Lead the Recovery in 2026
As rates peak, these REITs are positioned to rebound when conditions improve.
CPF Salary Cap to Reach S$8,000 in 2026: What It Means for Your Retirement Savings
We break down how the higher CPF salary cap could boost long-term retirement savings.
Year in Review: 3 Small-Cap Stocks That Beat the STI in 2025
These small caps outperformed the broader market with resilient growth and strong execution.
3 Overlooked Growth Stocks That Could Double Over the Next 5 Years
Investors may be overlooking these promising names with meaningful long-term upside.
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