If you invest in Singapore, you’ve almost certainly heard of the Straits Times Index (STI)—the headline FTSE Straits Times Index that tracks 30 of the largest and most liquid companies on SGX. Think of it as Singapore’s market barometer: when the STI rises or falls, it reflects how the...

For investors in Singapore who want simple, low-cost S&P 500 exposure, CSPX is one of the most popular UCITS ETFs to consider. It’s Ireland-domiciled, accumulating (dividends reinvested), and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE)—a mix that works well for long-term, set-and-forget portfolios. This guide explains exactly what CSPX is,...

Choosing between ETF vs stock is one of the first real forks in your investing journey. Do you want broad, low-maintenance exposure that tracks the market, or the higher-risk, higher-reward path of backing individual companies? This guide breaks down what ETFs and individual stocks are, how they behave in...

If you follow U.S. markets, you’ve seen QQQ everywhere. It’s the exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the Nasdaq-100 Index, giving one-tap exposure to many of the world’s most innovative, large-cap growth companies—think Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, and Alphabet.  This guide focuses on what you’re actually buying with QQQ, why the fund...

For investors in Singapore looking for broad global equity exposure through a single ETF, VWRA is one of the most popular options. It’s a UCITS ETF listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) that provides access to both developed and emerging markets within one fund — making it a...

The FMCG industry Singapore—also called consumer staples—covers everyday goods like groceries, beverages, toiletries and household cleaners that people buy repeatedly. These products tend to enjoy steady demand through economic ups and downs, which is why FMCG companies in Singapore are often used for cash flow, dividends and portfolio resilience.  In...

China’s 2025 rebound has revived a familiar question for Singapore investors: what’s the best China ETF, and should you invest in China now? After several tough years, policy support and improving earnings have pushed broad China trackers sharply higher this year—iShares MSCI China (MCHI) shows ~40% YTD total return—even...

Mutual funds (often called unit trusts locally) pool investors’ money into professionally managed portfolios spanning equities, bonds, money market instruments, or a blend. They offer instant diversification, disciplined rebalancing, and a hands-off way to build wealth—especially if you use a Regular Savings Plan (RSP). In Singapore, funds marketed to...

If you’ve been comparing SGS vs SSB, you’re not alone. Singaporeans today have three main government-backed choices to park cash safely while earning a return: Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB), Singapore Government Securities (SGS) bonds, and SGS Treasury Bills (T-bills). All three are backed by the Singapore Government, but they...

Discover what Money Market Funds (MMFs) are, how to choose the right one, and explore the top-performing MMFs in Singapore for 2025.