How to Invest $20,000 in 2026

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to compound your wealth long-term? \n\nYour answer, and how much risk you can stomach, will dictate what you buy.   \n\nStep 2: Build a Strong Core – DBS Group Holdings (SGX: D05)\nEvery solid portfolio needs an anchor: a reliable blue-chip company that keeps cash flowing even when the market gets bumpy. \n\nFor our first stock, look no further than DBS. \n\nSoutheast Asia’s largest bank makes money mainly through lending and borrowing, which relies heavily on interest rates. \n\nDBS has also been making progress in diversifying its business, as seen through growth in the bank’s non-interest fee income. \n\nSpearheaded by its wealth management segment, the continued growth of DBS’s fee income business will provide some support against the headwinds of lower interest rates, which have been hampering its net interest income. \n\nDBS is a fine choice for a portfolio anchor, which should help reduce overall portfolio risk.  \n\nThe bank has an impressive track record of growing its bottom line and paying a growing dividend over the years, while operating with a conservative balance sheet.\n\nStep 3: Add Reliable Income – CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U), or CICT \nNow that you have a stable portfolio anchor, we can add a company that generates steady dividends to buffer against market volatility. \n\nFor this, look no further than CICT. \n\nThe largest REIT in Asia, with a portfolio of assets spanning offices and retail malls mostly in Singapore, has provided investors with steadily growing income over the years. \n\nThe mall operator’s distribution track record is likely to persist in the future, given its consistent ability to grow its net property income, which is duly returned to shareholders. \n\nHaving a company that pays a consistent income can help investors stay invested during times of market turmoil. \n\nStep 4: Include a Growth Engine – Keppel Limited (SGX: BN4)\nHaving accounted for income, let’s now add a name with decent growth prospects to boost potential capital appreciation for your portfolio. \n\n\nKeppel has been reinventing itself as a lean asset-light business. \n\nBy focusing on infrastructure, connectivity, clean energy, and asset management, the conglomerate is riding some of the biggest growth trends. \n\nImportantly, some of these operations provide recurring income and have higher profit margins than some of its previously divested businesses. \n\nProfit from the new asset-light segment rose 39% year on year (YoY) in 2025. \n\nStriking a rare balance, Keppel is handing cash back to shareholders through buybacks and dividends while still reinvesting capital into its business. This represents a “best of both worlds” setup.     \n\nStep 5: Add a Defensive or Diversifying Position – Frasers Centrepoint Trust (SGX: J69U) \nFinally, you can consider adding a defensive element to your portfolio to provide a buffer during market pullbacks.  \n\nFrasers Centrepoint Trust, or FCT, is a perfect fit. \n\nOwning suburban heartland malls like Northpoint City and Causeway Point, where people spend on necessities, makes FCT a reliable shock absorber for your portfolio.  \n\nThe REIT is anchored by defensive tenants such as NTUC FairPrice and Breadtalk, which sell products that are still required in a downturn, providing resilience for FCT’s income and distribution.\n\nThis buffer against cyclicality acts as a nice foil against DBS, CICT, and Keppel.\n\nHow This Portfolio Fits a 2026 Market Environment\nA diversified portfolio with an equal allocation across all four names gives you balanced exposure across income, growth, and defence.Better yet, this portfolio design allows you to sidestep market timing, given its overall balance, which should help you start getting invested. \n\nCommon Mistakes to Avoid With a $20,000 Lump Sum\nIn investing, instead of finding the perfect stock, it might be more worthwhile to avoid making mistakes which could harm your returns. \n\nSome common mistakes to be mindful of include chasing what has already performed really well, as well as not diversifying and concentrating your portfolio into a single name.\n\nGet Smart: Build Balance First, Returns Follow\nYou don’t have to time the market perfectly to start investing. \n\nWith a balanced framework, you can allocate S$20,000 across multiple names that give you exposure to growth, income, and resilience, and start your investing journey without worries. \n\nIf you’re nervous, confused, or worried about buying your first stock, then our latest beginner’s guide to investing can help. It’s easy to read yet packed with valuable insights. Download it for free today, and buy your first stock in the next few hours. 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