Guides
Plain-English explainers for Singapore dividend & income investing — no jargon, no fluff.
All 12
Dividends 6
Savings & rates 3
REITs & ETFs 3
Savings & ratesHow to read Singapore fixed deposit ratesHeadline vs effective rate, fresh funds, tenures and tiers — how to know what you’ll actually earn.
Savings & ratesWhere to park your cash in SingaporeFD vs savings account vs SSB vs T-bills — the four safe options compared, and who each one suits.
DividendsHow is dividend yield calculated?The formula, a worked SGX example, and what actually counts as a good yield in Singapore.
Savings & ratesSingapore Savings Bonds vs T-billsBoth are backed by the Singapore Government — but they suit very different needs. A plain comparison.
DividendsWhat is an ex-dividend date?The cut-off that decides who gets the dividend — plus the key dates around it, explained simply.
DividendsHow to buy dividend stocks in SingaporeFrom opening a brokerage to placing your first trade and collecting dividends — a step-by-step start.
REITs & ETFsHow to buy an ETF in SingaporePick an ETF, open a broker, and start — including Regular Savings Plans and the withholding-tax trick that saves you money.
REITs & ETFsSingapore REITs explainedWhat S-REITs are, why they yield more, and the key numbers to check before buying.
DividendsAre dividends taxed in Singapore?The short answer is no — but there are a few nuances worth knowing (REITs, US stocks, ETFs, and when it applies).
DividendsWhat is a special dividend?A one-off bonus on top of the regular dividend — why companies pay them, and why the yield it creates isn't repeatable.
REITs & ETFsWhat is the iEdge S-REIT Leaders Index?Singapore's benchmark for its biggest, most-traded REITs — what's inside it, and how to buy the whole thing in one trade.
DividendsWhat are blue-chip stocks in Singapore?Singapore's biggest, steadiest companies — what makes a stock "blue chip", and how to own them.