Nov 21, 2024 · If you wish to purchase your shares listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX: S68), it is necessary to apply for a Central Depository (Pte) Limited (CDP) securities account.. This raises the question: What exactly is a CDP account and why is it necessary for investors?

Jan 28, 2025 · We aim to educate people on how to invest smartly by providing stock commentary and market coverage for Singapore and around the world.

Happy New Year! 2025 promises to be another interesting year for the local stock market after its strong performance last year. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) was up 17.1% as of 30 December 2024, making it one of the best performances by the blue-chip index in years.. The REIT sector, however, still faces challenges in the form of elevated interest rates.

Jan 1, 2025 · As 2025 rolls in, investors may be curious to know which stocks can do well in the New Year. Oftentimes, these are the businesses that enjoy some catalysts this year that can help to carry the momentum over into the New Year.. Several companies may also enjoy long-term tailwinds that continue to benefit their business in the medium term, allowing them to post higher revenue, profits, and ...

Nov 1, 2024 · It’s been more than 15 months since Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68), or SGX, introduced its first set of Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs).. SDRs are designed to provide Singapore investors with more efficient access to regional markets and the first three SDRs were Thai blue-chip stocks Airports of Thailand (SGX: TATD), CP All (SGX: TCPD), and PTT Exploration & Production (SGX: TPED).

Jan 4, 2025 · Pros and cons of stocks. Pros: Higher Growth Potential: Historically, stocks outperform other asset classes over time. Income Through Dividends: Many Singapore-listed companies provide steady dividend payouts.; Liquidity: Stocks are easy to transact, offering flexibility when accessing your capital.

Nov 22, 2023 · The final earnings season of the year is wrapping up. All three local banks have reported solid sets of earnings as their business is buoyed by the current high interest rate environment.. DBS Group (SGX: D05) reported a record total income of S$15.2 billion for the first nine months of 2023 (9M 2023) while United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11), or UOB, saw its total income for the same period jump ...

Dec 31, 2024 · 2024 was a standout year for the Singapore stock market, with the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) reaching a 17-year high in September.. At The Smart Investor, we continued our mission of guiding you toward financial success by uncovering resilient blue-chip stocks, reliable REITs, and long-term wealth-building strategies.

Oct 8, 2024 · Two weeks ago, the US Federal Reserve made an important interest rate announcement.. The central bank made its first interest rate cut in four years, reducing the Federal funds rate by 0.5 percentage points to a range of 4.75% to 5%.

Oct 23, 2024 · The REIT sector is seeing some respite from the barrage of bad news in the past two years.. A combination of high interest rates and soaring inflation had dampened demand for the asset class as distributions tumbled across the board.. However, REIT managers have been busy with capital recycling activities to mitigate the impact of these headwinds. Such activities involve a combination of ...