Recent months have been a reminder that markets do not need a full-blown crisis to become unstable. A war scare, a spike in oil, an unexpected policy move, or a sudden macro headline can be enough to rattle sentiment very quickly.
We have seen that again with the latest volatility linked to uncertainty in the Middle East, where investors have had to think not just about growth and interest rates, but also about inflation, energy prices, and broader geopolitical risk. The conflict has pushed oil sharply higher and added another layer of uncertainty to the global outlook.
And in times like this, one point really stood out to me. The Financial Times recently described Singapore as a safe place for investors, noting the strength of the Singapore dollar and the way capital has gravitated toward Singapore amid global uncertainty.
That does not mean Singapore is immune. No market is. But it does mean that for those of us based here, we are already starting from a position of relative currency stability and institutional strength.
This set me thinking and doing some research on this natural advantage that we already possess. Because there may be investors who, as a result of the uncertainties, prefer to keep a larger share of their capital in Singapore and in Singapore dollars.
Not because they believe Singapore is the only place worth investing, but because in a period like this, there is a real use case for parking capital in familiar, lower-beta, income-producing names closer to home.
That is what this video is about.
Today, we are going through 10 Singapore-only, or very close to Singapore-only, dividend stocks and REITs that can serve as places to keep our SGD working while we wait. The idea here is not excitement. It is not trying to chase the next multibagger. It is a reaction to the global uncertainties which seem to be unending, that is simply to ask: if an investor wants to stay largely domestic for now, where can that capital sit and still generate a reasonable yield?
As always, a reminder that this video is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial adviser before making any investment decisions. I own some of the shares and REITs discussed, but what works for me may not work for you.
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Thanks for the video and the dividend stocks but I am disagree with No. 4 , 7 and 10 stock picks. Especially StarHub, there profit and dividend have been dropping over the years and I find that Suntec REIT and Lendlease REIT are overly leverage especially with perpetual securities and too much of their bank loans are floating. Should include stocks like the Banks or Kimly or Singtel.
what abt comfort delgro instead of sbs transit
Not sure for #4,5,7,9,10
Hi, is SBS exposed to high petrol prices? Thanks for your video
I will replace no. 9 with Kimly imho
I’m afraid we are too dependent on trade with the Middle East historically even.. Trump doesn’t care if Asia goes to hell, won’t be the first time the US wrecked us, remember 1997. Now we thought we hedged but it turns out Middle East is the Achilles heel that can halt our growth and prosperity. Trump doesnt care about other countries, not even socalled Allies. The US benefit from this crisis as energy producers LNG oil.
For myself I am moving my stocks to South America (Brazil) and Canada. They will be less affected by long-term Hormuz blockage.