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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

With Christmas just a week away, many investors are gradually shifting into a year-end rhythm—slower trading, portfolio reviews, and a reset before the new year.In Singapore, the festive atmosphere is already building:Orchard / Tanglin Mall: Seasonal light displays and artificial snowfallMarina Bay Sands: Christmas-themed installations with city skyline viewsJewel Changi Airport: Disney cruise–themed light and music shows, ideal for familiesHolland Village: A more relaxed, casual option for a short evening breakAt the same time, many choose to travel overseas during the Christmas—using the holiday to fully disconnect, recharge, and reflect on the year.What’s your Christmas plan?A️. Staying in Singapore for a low-key breakB️. Traveling overseas (short-haul or long-haul)C️. Spending Christma

$DBS(D05.SI)$ 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