Anonymous
Seeking Advice on STI ETF
Hi,
I've recently started to invest via DBS Vickers cash upfront account and purchased a small quantum of STI ETF (about 100 shares).
I'm just wondering if I should continue buying more STI ETFs or should I look into the individual stocks instead like (SGX or DBS)?
Thinking of doing a lump sum, not DCA.
Thanks in advance!
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Robin
09 Jun 2021
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Top 10 holdings of STI. 40% is the banks. Unlike other country, sg bank are protected and regulated by singapore govt. In addition, reits that have majority of their properties in sg eg. Fraser centerpoint are also protected by govt as demo during covid, because it affect the rice bowl of singaporean.
Should not buy STI, it got bad companies like singtel, sia etc.
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thefrugalstudent
09 Jun 2021
Founder at thefrugalstudent.com
Hi Anon,
I think whether you should invest in ETFs or individual stocks should come down to your in...
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I agree with YJ. Other than those who went in during the Mar 20 market crash last year, STI ETF is quite a sideway market and can be very stagnant in the long haul. US or China ETFs have have way higher potential. About 80% of my stocks are from US and China Market.
As for the rest of the 20%, I bought some local stocks and do regularly buy into STI ETF whenever I see a significant a dip.
For a new investor, I would say STI ETF is a safe place to start. You can try doing it manually with brokers such as Tiger. As you gain more interest and curiosity, it pushes you to research and find out more about how the stock market works. You may be surprised by what you can learn out of this experience.