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A year from now, which of the 4 stocks above all give the best return in price appreciation and dividend?

4 Singapore Semiconductor Stocks Well-Positioned to Pay Higher Dividends

These four stocks may be temporarily affected by the microchip downturn, but remain poised to pay out higher dividends once the recovery takes hold.

4 Singapore Semiconductor Stocks Well-Positioned to Pay Higher Dividends

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solutions.The group reported a decent set of earnings for 2022, with revenue climbing 24.3% year on year to S$3.9 billion.Net profit improved by 18.4% year on year to S$369.6 million.Venture’s free cash flow also surged 160.3% year on year from S$90.5 million in 2021 to S$235.5 million in 2022.A total dividend of S$0.75 was paid out in 2022, unchanged from a year ago, giving Venture’s shares a trailing dividend yield of 4.2%The group has acknowledged that the economic environment remains uncertain but it will continue to deepen its relationship with its customers to ensure a consistent flow of business.AEM Holdings Ltd (SGX: AWX)AEM is a test innovation leader that provides comprehensive semiconductor and electronic test solutions.The semiconductor slowdown had a noticeable effect on AEM’s second-half 2022 (2H 2022) results.Revenue fell by 12% year on year to S$330 million while operating profit declined by 24% year on year to S$57.2 million.Net profit plunged by 30% year on year to 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