August 9 marks Singapore’s 60th National Day—a perfect moment to look back on how we each started investing here. Maybe your first buy was a blue-chip bank you grew up seeing everywhere, a REIT that hooked you with steady dividends, or a small cap you discovered by chance. Some of us chose the SG market for its clear rules and strong governance; others stayed for the consistent income and the way local names anchor a long-term portfolio. However you began, those early picks, the REIT you keep going back to, and the reasons you invest here all draw a personal map of your Singapore investing journey. Share yours with the community. 💬 How to Join Post or comment with: The first Singapore-listed stock you ever bought Your favourite REIT and why you like it Why you choose to invest in Singapor
I started investing in the Sg market in 2009 during the GFC and the first trade of OSIM made me $50. Looking back, it was such a small amount compared to the hundreds and thousands I make through receiving dividends or just trading, but it changed my life forever as it initiated me into the world of investing and trading psychology, and of course, multiple streams of income.
@Subramanyan:My first Singapore based equity investment was in $DBS(D05.SI)$ that I bought through the bluechip investment plan of OCBC. Should say it has been a very wise decision I have made.
@KKLEE:This year marks Singapore’s 60th birthday, a milestone that feels both personal and national. It got me thinking about my own investment journey here, and how it mirrors the growth of the country. Over the years, my portfolio has shifted from simple savings and a few stock picks into something more structured, something I call my Singapore Investment Map. It is not just a collection of tickers, numbers, or dividend yields. It is a living picture of how I see opportunity in different sectors of our economy and how they fit together to form a balanced whole. When I first started investing, I naturally gravitated toward the familiar names. The big banks like DBS, OCBC and UOB were the pillars I trusted. They were visible in our daily lives and had reputations for stability and consistent divi