{"id":7711,"date":"2026-01-28T11:26:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T03:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/?p=7711"},"modified":"2026-01-31T12:05:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T04:05:05","slug":"1000-month-passive-income-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/1000-month-passive-income-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Earn $1,000 In Passive Income Each Month: A Singaporean\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"27380\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/1000-month-passive-income-in-singapore\/2048x1365-article-passive-income-1000\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000.png\" data-orig-size=\"2048,1365\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"2048&#215;1365 Article &#8211; passive income $1000\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-300x200.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-1024x683.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-630x420.png 630w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-1068x712.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000-1920x1280.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2048x1365-Article-passive-income-1000.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What would you do with an extra $1,000 in passive income each month? Would you treat your family to dinner at Nobu? Save up for a Christmas vacation? Put it towards a down payment for a new car? The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generating $1,000 in monthly passive income may seem far-fetched in Singapore, but we\u2019re here to tell you it\u2019s actually within reach for many people.&nbsp;With a smart investing strategy, it&#8217;s possible to supplement your regular active income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways to build passive income in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#HYSA\">Open a High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fixed-deposits\">Earn Interest from Fixed Deposits<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#bond-ladder\">Create a Bond Ladder<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#dividends\">Generate Income from Dividend Stocks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#REITs\">Invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to\">How to Create a $1,000\/Month Dividend Income Portfolio<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#compound-interest\">Harnessing the Power of Compound Interest to Generate Passive Income<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#make-passive-income\">Make $1,000 a Month in Passive Income in Singapore<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"HYSA\"><strong>Open a High-Yield Savings Account (HYSA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Signing up for a HYSA is a great set-it-and-forget-it approach to generating passive income. While a HYSA may not bring about as high a return as other passive income ideas, it provides a much higher yield compared to traditional bank accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also don\u2019t need a lot of money upfront to get started, and setting up an account can be done easily online with a few clicks, making it one of the simplest ways to make extra cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fixed-deposits\"><strong>Earn Interest from Fixed Deposits<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Putting your money in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/should-you-lock-in-fixed-deposit-rates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fixed deposits<\/a> is a relatively low-risk way to make passive income. Fixed deposits offer a guaranteed return on your investment, and all you need to do is to put in an amount to your preferred account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fixed deposits may not be for everyone since you need a lump sum of cash to sign up for an account. People who require more liquidity may also want to note that most banks impose an early withdrawal penalty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the required funds to meet the minimum deposit amount, a cash management product like <strong>Syfe\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/cash-management\/cash-plus-guaranteed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cash+ Guaranteed<\/a><\/strong> might be a better alternative. Cash+ Guaranteed doesn\u2019t impose a minimum deposit amount, allowing those who don\u2019t have a lot of cash on hand to still optimise their savings to earn more passive income. Comprising fixed deposit products from four banks, it is optimised to offer the best rate so that you don&#8217;t have to constantly be on the lookout for higher rates or hop from bank to bank to secure it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bond-ladder\"><strong>Create a Bond Ladder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bond laddering is a popular investment strategy that involves the construction of a portfolio containing bonds with a series of maturity dates to create consistent cash flow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re an investor who purchased bonds with different maturities: 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the bond matures, you can reinvest the principal of the recently matured bond into a new bond with a longer duration, repeating this process for each newly matured bond to create a bond ladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from being a great way to generate passive income, a bond ladder decreases reinvestment risk, which happens when you buy a new bond when interest rates are unfavourable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonds, however, come with their own set of concerns; corporate bonds, for example, are vulnerable to default risk\u2014a problem that occurs when companies are unable to pay principal or interest payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many investors turn to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/what-is-a-bond-etf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bond ETFs<\/a> because of these risks, which provide a diversified portfolio of multiple bonds, removing the risk of a single bond hurting your returns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to build a diversified bond portfolio, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/income-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Syfe\u2019s Income+<\/strong><\/a> provides investors access to best-in-class bond funds all in one portfolio.With two offerings\u2014Income Preserve and Income Enhance\u2014catering to different risk appetites, it is powered by actively managed funds from PIMCO and comprises SGD-hedged, investment-grade funds. It provides a distribution yield (i.e. monthly payout) of 5.0%-5.5% for Preserve and 5.5%-6.0% for Enhance, and a yield-to-maturity of 6.1%-6.4%. Investors can enjoy a monthly payout straight to their bank account or choose to reinvest to grow their portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dividends\"><strong>Generate Income from Dividend Stocks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/h2-2025-dividend-investing-outlook-where-to-invest-income-amid-falling-yields\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earning passive income through dividend investing<\/a> is an effortless way for Singaporeans to supplement their paychecks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividend investing is popular in Singapore because dividend payments by Singapore-based companies are not subjected to withholding tax. For shareholders, this means that any dividend income earned is tax exempted, and for this reason, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/singapore-blue-chip-stocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blue-chip stocks<\/a> are well-liked among Singaporean investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some things to consider when deciding on what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/best-dividend-stocks-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dividend stocks<\/a> to invest in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History of consistent dividends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track record of consistent earnings growth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthy cash flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable payout ratio and dividend yield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mid-to-large cap stocks issued by well-established companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"REITs\"><strong><strong>Invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we go further, let\u2019s look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/singapore-reits-performance-q4-2025-strong-rally-double-digit-gains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">why Singapore REITs are an attractive choice<\/a> for dividend investing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, REITs are real estate investments that generate rental income from properties such as shopping malls, office buildings, hotels, warehouses and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given that Singapore REITs offer relatively high dividend yields, they\u2019re a popular choice among many Singaporean investors. They\u2019re required to distribute 90% of this income as dividends to investors, and many Singapore REITs have averaged dividend yields of 5% to 6%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, if you invest $10,000 into a REIT with a dividend yield of 5%, you\u2019ll receive $500 in dividends for that year. This is more attractive compared to other investments such as Singapore stocks (Straits Times Index) or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/sgs-vs-ssb-guide-2025-ssb-sgs-bonds-t-bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">government bonds<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to\"><strong><strong>How to Create a $1,000\/Month Dividend Income Portfolio&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dividend income portfolio is simply a portfolio consisting of dividend-paying investments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your target is $1,000 in passive income each month, your dividend portfolio will need to generate $12,000 in dividend income each year. Let\u2019s take the average dividend yield to be 5% every year. Your portfolio size will then need to be $240,000 (5% x $240,000 = $12,000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But don\u2019t let this seemingly high figure put you off. You don\u2019t have to invest a lump sum of $240,000 all at once. Instead, you can start with a smaller initial investment and follow up with monthly contributions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a sample plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" data-attachment-id=\"14211\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/1000-month-passive-income-in-singapore\/screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7-04-15-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1550,880\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-300x170.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-1024x581.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-1024x581.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-1024x581.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-1536x872.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-696x395.png 696w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-1068x606.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM-740x420.png 740w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.04.15-PM.png 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The calculation assumes a constant 5% annual yield, no capital appreciation, and full dividend reinvestment during <\/em><br><em>the stated time period. Figures derived from an online investment calculator <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calculator.net\/investment-calculator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 18 years, your portfolio value will grow to around $255,286, assuming <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/how-compounding-can-help-make-you-rich\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all dividends were reinvested to boost the compounding effect<\/a>. If we assume a constant 5% annual dividend yield, this provides you with $1,064 in monthly passive income. At this point, you can stop your monthly contributions and begin withdrawing your dividends to spend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A More Optimistic Outlook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming a 5% dividend yield with no capital appreciation is more of a base-case scenario. On average, if we take dividend yield to be 5%, and capital appreciation to be 2% each year, the long-term total return for a stock could approach 7% each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on this scenario, it would take 15 years to build a portfolio value of $241,843. At a 5% dividend yield, this would provide you with $1,008 per month in dividend income. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" data-attachment-id=\"14215\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/1000-month-passive-income-in-singapore\/screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7-12-33-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1548,952\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-300x184.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-1024x630.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-1024x630.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-1024x630.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-768x472.png 768w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-1536x945.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-696x428.png 696w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-1068x657.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-683x420.png 683w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM-356x220.png 356w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.12.33-PM.png 1548w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">T<em>he calculation assumes a 7% total annual return and full dividend reinvestment during the stated time period. <\/em><br><em>Figures derived from an online investment calculator <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calculator.net\/investment-calculator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Earn Passive Income Sooner<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can invest more, you can achieve your passive income goal considerably sooner by increasing your initial investment and\/or monthly contributions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example that shaves off 5 years from the sample plan earlier. In just 10 years, your portfolio could grow to $252,304. At a 5% dividend yield, this would provide you with $1,051 per month in dividend income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" data-attachment-id=\"14214\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/1000-month-passive-income-in-singapore\/screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7-11-58-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1546,952\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-300x185.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-1024x631.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-1024x631.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-1024x631.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-768x473.png 768w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-1536x946.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-696x429.png 696w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-1068x658.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-682x420.png 682w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM-356x220.png 356w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.58-PM.png 1546w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The calculation assumes a <em>7% total annual retur<\/em>n and full dividend reinvestment during the stated time period. <\/em><br><em>Figures derived from an online investment calculator <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calculator.net\/investment-calculator.html\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, investing is a marathon, not a sprint. What\u2019s more important is finding an investment plan you can commit to for the long haul. This will enable you to comfortably maintain your regular investments, which is half the battle won!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Best REITs in Singapore for Dividend Investing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Office REITs and retail REITs historically have higher average dividend yields. In 2025, rents in Singapore\u2019s office, hospitality, and retail sectors have rebounded on robust demand, while the industrial sector.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" data-attachment-id=\"27332\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/1000-month-passive-income-in-singapore\/screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10-45-19-am\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1170,602\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-01-28 at 10.45.19\u202fAM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM-300x154.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM-1024x527.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM-1024x527.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM-1024x527.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM-816x420.png 816w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM-696x358.png 696w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM-1068x550.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2026-01-28-at-10.45.19-AM.png 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Source:&nbsp;SGX Research, as at 31 May 2025.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, picking REITs based only on the highest dividend yield may not necessarily be the best course of action. As the saying goes, don\u2019t put all your eggs in one basket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, office and retail REITs came under pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. A portfolio exposed to just these two sectors would have been affected by the work-from-home mandates and various social restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A better approach would be to invest in a diversified REIT portfolio spanning all property sectors like retail, industrial, data centre, office, hospitality, and healthcare. Should any one sector face industry headwinds, your exposure to other sectors can help cushion the impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/reit-plus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Syfe REIT+<\/strong> <\/a>for example. The portfolio holds 20 of Singapore\u2019s largest REITs including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ascendas REIT (SGX:A17U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mapletree Commercial Trust (SGX: N2IU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keppel DC REIT (SGX: AJBU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parkway Life REIT (SGX: C2PU)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ascott Residence Trust (SGX:HMN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This broad diversification helps REIT+ weather market ups and downs better. As of Jan 2026, the projected annual yield for Syfe REIT+ is 5.34%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"compound-interest\"><strong><strong>Harnessing the Power of Compound Interest to Generate Passive Income<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember how the sample plans above involved your dividends being reinvested? That\u2019s because reinvesting your dividends is the best way to benefit from compound interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s illustrate this with an example. Assume that you invest $10,000 today in a stock that averages 5% dividend yield each year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"442\" data-attachment-id=\"14212\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/1000-month-passive-income-in-singapore\/screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7-11-37-pm\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM.png\" data-orig-size=\"1714,740\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-300x130.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-1024x442.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-1024x442.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-1024x442.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-768x332.png 768w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-1536x663.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-696x300.png 696w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-1068x461.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM-973x420.png 973w, https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Screenshot-2023-11-24-at-7.11.37-PM.png 1714w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The calculation assumes a constant 5% annual yield and no capital appreciation.&nbsp;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice how your annual dividends earned increase each year if you reinvest them? That\u2019s because your reinvested dividends are used to buy more shares of the REIT, thus providing you with even more dividends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence, compound interest is a virtuous cycle where you not only earn returns on your principal sum, but also earn additional returns on your returns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrast that with the scenario where you don\u2019t reinvest your dividends. You\u2019d miss out on the benefits of compound interest and only receive $500 in dividends each year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The takeaway is that the power of compound interest can also help your portfolio grow more quickly. Whichever investment plan you choose, reinvesting your dividends is key to achieving your target monthly passive income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-passive-income\"><strong>Make $1,000 a Month in Passive Income in Singapore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It will take some patience and discipline to grow your passive income streams and invest consistently. Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day after all. But if passive income is what you seek, the payoff can be worth it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read More:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/make-passive-income-in-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How To Build A Passive Income Portfolio In Singapore&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/common-passive-income-mistakes-singaporeans-make-how-to-avoid-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Common Passive Income Mistakes Singaporeans Make \u2014 and How to Avoid Them<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfe.com\/magazine\/how-to-earn-passive-income-singapore-start-earning-dividend-stocks-bonds-side-hustle-reits-investment-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Passive Income Streams That Work for Singaporeans (and How to Start Earning)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s how to build a passive income portfolio using dividends from Singapore REITs<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":27381,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,287,290],"tags":[898,203,768],"class_list":{"0":"post-7711","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-grow-wealth","8":"category-investing-basics","10":"tag-grow-wealth","11":"tag-passive-income","12":"tag-personal-finance"},"acf":{"readingTime":"","authorName":"Eliezer Toh","authorThumbnail":false,"BLUE_TIER":"0","BLACK_TIER":"0","GOLD_TIER":"0","PRIVATE_WEALTH_TIER":"0","PRE_AML":"0","POST_AML":"0","NO_GLOBAL_PORTFOLIO":"0","NO_REITS_PORTFOLIO":"0","NO_EQUITY_PORTFOLIO":"0","NO_CASH_PORTFOLIO":"0","HAS_ADVISOR":"0","INVESTMENT_PORTFOLIO_AUM":"0","AFTER_AML_DATE":"","AFTER_ACCOUNT_CREATED_DATE":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Guide to Earning $1,000\/Month in Passive Income in Singapore<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to earn passive income in Singapore? 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