In 2025, total new private home sales (excluding ECs) reached 10,821 units, up 67.3% year-on-year from 6,469 units in 2024 — the highest level since 2021.At the same time, residential prices continued to edge higher. For the full year, prices rose by approximately 3.4% — not an aggressive surge, but clearly maintaining an upward trend.New home transactions surged, but the more tradable opportunity could be in REITs.For investors: the opportunity is trading REITs?Strong home sales do not mean investors need to buy physical property.For stock market participants, S-REITs offer a more liquid and flexible way to express a view on property fundamentals while trading interest-rate expectations and cash-flow re-rating.The key takeaway from the housing rebound is not price momentum, but: demand re

Many contributors treat SRS as a tax-relief account and leave funds idle. But cash in an SRS account typically earns only about 0.05% per year, which can be eroded by inflation over time.Investing SRS funds allows your savings not only to benefit from tax relief but also to participate meaningfully in market growth.📌 Top 10 ETFs held by SRS account holders🔹 Local & Foreign Equity ETFs: $STI ETF(ES3.SI)$ SPDR Straits Times Index ETF: exposure to Singapore’s largest companies;SPDR S&P 500 ETF $SPDR S&P500 US$(S27.SI)$: exposure to the US market’s top 500 stocks;$Lion-OCBC Sec HSTECH S$(HST.SI)$: focus on major tech firms;

Research platform Seeking Alpha released its Top 10 Stock Picks for 2026. The list spans AI, semiconductors, networking, insurance, biotech, and resources—focused on earnings visibility and structural growth. $Micron Technology(MU)$ — HBM leader; strong NAND demand; FY26 Q1 beat with valuation discount. $Ciena(CIEN)$ — High-speed networking leader; record orders and backlog supported by hyperscalers. $Barrick Mining Corporation(B)$ — Gold plus copper exposure aligned with energy transition; earnings leverage. $Celestica(CLS)$ — Shift to AI data-center hardware; communications outlook upgraded for 2025–2026.

CSOP CSAM CSI A500 Index ETF CSOP CSAM CSI A500 Index ETF aims to replicate the performance of the CSI A500 Index. The ETF will invest at least 90% of NAV into the Master Fund to track the CSI A500 Index with precision. As of 17 December 2025, the Master Fund ranks No.1 in Shenzhen and No.2 globally, with an AUM of RMB 29.901 billion, offering advantages of low deviation, accurate tracking, and strong scale support. Special Promotion Receive up to S$50* Cash Coupon when you subscribe to the CSOP CSAM CSI A500 Index ETF. About CSI A500 Index The CSI A500 Index—often referred to as the “S&P 500 of A-shares” selects 500 large and liquid companies across all major sectors to reflect the broad performance of China’s most representative industries. Its methodology emphasizes industry balan

Introducing the UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF The UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF (the “ETF”) aims to replicate as closely as possible, before expenses, the performance of the FTSE ASEAN ex REITs Target Dividend Index (the “Index”). The Index is designed to achieve 100% dividend yield increase compared to its underlying index—FTSE ASEAN Index, while addressing concerns about turnover, yield trap, concentration, capacity and diversification. Exclusive Webinar: UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF: Unlocking ASEAN Dividend Opportunities This webinar, organized by UOB Asset Management, will feature industry experts discussing ASEAN market trends, dividend investing considerations, and the mechanics of index-based ETFS. The session will include an explanation o

January 6 was a meaningful day worth celebrating for many Singapore investors. $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ broke through the $20 mark for the first time in history, opening at $20.04 $DBS(D05.SI)$ also set a new record, touching $57.48 intradayAmong Singapore’s three local banks, having two reach all-time highs at the same time is a rare sight over the past decade. This rally is no longer just about high dividend yields, it reflects a combination of earnings resilience, interest rate cycle expectations, and a return of local capital flows.1. DBS: The “core asset” with one-way upward trend The only notable pullback for DBS came in April 2025, following the announcement of the “Liberation Day” tariffs. Yet that

As of the market open on December 31, $S&P 500(.SPX)$ and $NASDAQ(.IXIC)$ are up 17.25% and 21.27% year-to-date, respectively. Today marks the final trading day of the year. How does your investment report card look? Did you outperform the broader market?Everyone’s 2025 looked different. Some chose a steady approach, others leaned into risk. Some outperformed the market, while others learned how to manage risk more effectively. The market doesn’t give everyone the same answer—but reviewing and reflecting helps make those answers clearer.Next, we’d like to invite you to do two things:① Use one sentence to record your 2025 investment resultIt doesn’t need to be perfect—just honest. Consider it a clear

At year-end, let’s review the key investment opportunities from the year based on risk, difficulty, and return.Did you catch any of them or did they slip through your fingers?1. Gold Surges 70%, Silver Rushes 170% YTD Difficulty: ⭐️ Risk: ⭐️⭐️ Return: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Gold began 2025 near a low of around $2,600/oz but surged to a fresh high of $4,500/oz by December. Analysts point to inventory depletion, a collapsing gold–silver ratio, and a structural supply deficit as forces underpinning a long-term bull market for silver. $SPDR Gold ETF(GLD)$ $iShares Silver Trust(SLV)$ 2. $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ April Low at $86 to $200+ and $5 Trillion Market Cap Difficulty: ⭐️ Risk: ⭐️⭐️ Re

$DBS(D05.SI)$ has recently continued to set new highs, with its share price up 36% year to date. As both DBS and OCBC delivered exceptional performance in 2025, can investors continue to hold these names into 2026?Some institutions expect the financial sector to remain a key beneficiary under Trump-era policies. During Trump’s previous presidency, deregulation in the financial sector helped drive a sharp rally in major bank stocks.JPMorgan believes there is significant upside potential for Singapore equities in 2026. According to JPMorgan analysts, ASEAN equity markets are approaching a turning point in 2026. After years of underperformance, corporate earnings and valuations are expected to recover simultaneously.The Monetary Authority of Singap

$DBS(D05.SI)$ and $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ both pushed to new intraday highs of $56 and $19.47, supported by strong wealth-management fees, solid capital-return plans, and attractive dividend yields.Even as interest rates are expected to fall, analysts see Singapore banks as resilient, backed by: Wealth-management fees offsetting NIM pressure 5%–6% implied yields into 2026 Buybacks and dividends supporting share prices.Between the two, OCBC looks cheaper on valuation, while DBS continues to offer strong dividend visibility. If you hold Singapore banks, how would you describe your experience in one word? Leave your comments to win tiger coins! For example,Stable? Defensive? Boring but reliable? Quiet compou

Hey Tigers 🐯 2025 is wrapping up—and what a whirlwind year it has been for global markets.From April’s tariff-driven selloff to Big Tech’s AI-fueled surge, from the Fed’s surprise rate cuts to crypto smashing all-time highs… volatility was the main theme of 2025. And in markets like these, options traders were right at the center of every twist and turn.The Fed delivered rate cuts. Tech stocks roared nearly +60% off spring lows, hitting record highs in October.Concerns over an “AI bubble” then triggered the worst week for tech since April.$S&P 500(.SPX)$ sank sharply in April before rebounding toward double-digit gains by year-end.So now we want to hear from YOU 👇What was your standout options trade of 2025?A perfectly timed win?A smart hedge

Over the past week, Singapore’s stock market quietly delivered another surprise: $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ total return for 2025 has reached 25% (including dividends) — one of the strongest performances in the past 15 years.Not only the large caps, but mid- and small-cap stocks are also up 16% this year, with trading activity clearly heating up.Interestingly, institutional investors were net sellers last week, especially in utilities and S-REITs.But despite the short-term dip, S-REITs still show a nearly 15% total return for 2025, on track for their best year since 2019.✔ The Fed has already cut rates twice this year✔ Markets expect another cut this week✔ Lower rates → lower funding costs → more stable distributions & more acquisition ac

As 2025 enters its final countdown, year-end reflection is more than a ritual — it’s a way to learn, consolidate, and look ahead. Lianhe Zaobao launches “Character of the Year”! What’s the Chinese character that best captures the essence of 2025?This year’s shortlisted characters are: 甲 (60th), 爱 (AI), 威 (Authoritarian), 治 (Regulation), 新 (Lawrence Wong), 荡 (Unrest), 极 (Extreme), 颠 (Decouple), 信 (Scam), 协 (Collaboration)Each reflects a different dimension of the world we lived through — from geopolitical shifts to personal sentiment, from AI breakthroughs to social transformation.🀄 Candidate Characters 甲 (60th) — marks SG’s 60th year of independence, a national milestone.爱 (AI) — “Ai” shares the same pinyin as AI, and DeepSeek’s explosive rise brought AI into everyday life.威 (Authoritarian

$JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$ recently upgraded its ratings on Singapore’s three major banks and SGX, sending new signals to investors! It also forecasts $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ to reach 6,000 points over the next 12 months (previously 5,000 points). While DBS is highly valued, the trend is still upward; OCBC shows stable growth; UOB is better suited for patient investors.Let’s check how JPMorgan expects for major banks and SGX!1. $DBS(D05.SI)$ DBS: PT raised to $70, and expected to reach “overvalued” by December 2026.Quarterly cash dividend commitment: SGD 0.66 per quarter in FY2025, SGD 0.72 per quarter in FY2026 (accounting for 82% of FY2027 EPS).Expected CET

In recent years people have said the SGX was “too quiet,” but this year’s report card has brought market attention back to Singapore.#1 in Southeast Asia! Singapore’s IPO Performance This Year: According to Deloitte’s 2025 Regional IPO Report:As of November 14, Singapore ranked first in Southeast Asia with 9 IPOs raising USD 1.6 billion. Compared to last year’s 4 IPOs totaling USD 34 million, that’s double the number of deals and a 47x surge in funds raised.Even more importantly, post-IPO returns have been strong:📈 Average first-day pop: +12%📈 Average YTD performance: +29%2 Major REITs Became the Backbone of Singapore’s IPO MarketThe spike in fundraising this year mainly came from two large REITs:⭐ 1. $NTT DC REIT USD(NTDU.SI)$ – Focused on dat

The year is almost over—are you still letting your SRS funds just “sit there”? 😴 Actually, now is the perfect window to save on taxes with SRS contributions and optimize your investment allocation!Why SRS is So AttractiveThe Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) is a voluntary retirement savings plan that helps you prepare for retirement and directly reduces your taxable income.Singapore citizens/PRs can contribute up to SGD 15,300 per year, while foreign tax residents can contribute up to SGD 35,700 per year. Marginal tax rate at 15%? Full contribution could save you thousands in taxes 💰.Earnings within your SRS—interest, dividends, capital gains—are completely tax-free until withdrawal, making long-term compounding highly effective.Cash Boost Account: Make Your SRS Money WorkBy linking y

This year’s Black Friday isn’t just about malls and e-commerce slashing prices — many star stocks are also trading at “broken-bone” discounts. So what’s your move: grab the products you’ve been eyeing, or take advantage of oversold stocks for a value/ tactical rebound? Let’s talkBlack Friday Deals: Products Are So Tempting$Lululemon Athletica(LULU)$Clothes, shoes, bags — almost everything is on sale! Plus, members get an extra 15% OFF, and many classics are at the lowest prices of the year.🛍️ The products are easy to buy — the stock, the same. LULU shares are down over 40% YTD.So… Black Friday: buying the clothes or the stock at a “broken-bone” price?$Deckers Outdoor(DECK)$Ugg boots and Hoka shoes are win