2024年11月21日 · If you wish to purchase your shares listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX: S68), it is necessary to apply for a Central Depository (Pte) Limited (CDP) securities account.. This raises the question: What exactly is a CDP account and why is it necessary for investors?

2025年1月28日 · We aim to educate people on how to invest smartly by providing stock commentary and market coverage for Singapore and around the world.

Happy New Year! 2025 promises to be another interesting year for the local stock market after its strong performance last year. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) was up 17.1% as of 30 December 2024, making it one of the best performances by the blue-chip index in years.. The REIT sector, however, still faces challenges in the form of elevated interest rates.

2025年1月1日 · As 2025 rolls in, investors may be curious to know which stocks can do well in the New Year. Oftentimes, these are the businesses that enjoy some catalysts this year that can help to carry the momentum over into the New Year.. Several companies may also enjoy long-term tailwinds that continue to benefit their business in the medium term, allowing them to post higher revenue, profits, and ...

2024年11月1日 · It’s been more than 15 months since Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68), or SGX, introduced its first set of Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs).. SDRs are designed to provide Singapore investors with more efficient access to regional markets and the first three SDRs were Thai blue-chip stocks Airports of Thailand (SGX: TATD), CP All (SGX: TCPD), and PTT Exploration & Production (SGX: TPED).

2025年1月4日 · Pros and cons of stocks. Pros: Higher Growth Potential: Historically, stocks outperform other asset classes over time. Income Through Dividends: Many Singapore-listed companies provide steady dividend payouts.; Liquidity: Stocks are easy to transact, offering flexibility when accessing your capital.

2024年10月8日 · Two weeks ago, the US Federal Reserve made an important interest rate announcement.. The central bank made its first interest rate cut in four years, reducing the Federal funds rate by 0.5 percentage points to a range of 4.75% to 5%.

2024年12月31日 · 2024 was a standout year for the Singapore stock market, with the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) reaching a 17-year high in September.. At The Smart Investor, we continued our mission of guiding you toward financial success by uncovering resilient blue-chip stocks, reliable REITs, and long-term wealth-building strategies.

2024年8月30日 · Beyond CapitaLand, Beyond CapitaLand, the Mapletree group also significantly contributes to the index with three REITs: Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX: ME8U), Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U) and Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (SGX: N2IU). Collectively, these Mapletree REITs contribute more than a quarter of the index’s weightage and boast a combined market capitalization of ...

2024年9月2日 · An interim dividend of S$0.0272 was declared and will be paid on 12 September 2024. Delfi expects uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic concerns that may strain supply chains and keep interest rates higher than expected.. These headwinds could negatively impact consumer demand for the remainder of 2024.