STI ETF

[yuzu28]

I believe all markets have good and bad. Layman like me who can't take high risk will want some in sti etf. Current 3.xx% dividend yield based on my $3.09 ave cost looks low to a lot people. But I feel it's fine for me to balance out some of the higher yields one cos I plan to retire early.

 

[DevilPlate]

I believe all markets have good and bad. Layman like me who can't take high risk will want some in sti etf. Current 3.xx% dividend yield based on my $3.09 ave cost looks low to a lot people. But I feel it's fine for me to balance out some of the higher yields one cos I plan to retire early.

Although I have some Es3, i will sell when int rates normalised....idk what will be the normalised rate tho for this cycle. Just have to monitor.

ES3 is actually quite volatile and not as stable as you think.

 

[frigatex]

But sti is the one index which hasn't recovered to pre-covid levels. Is it really lower risk?

 

[weng0202]

But sti is the one index which hasn't recovered to pre-covid levels. Is it really lower risk?

Low risk because less room to drop more

 

[Kojo0403]

But sti is the one index which hasn't recovered to pre-covid levels. Is it really lower risk?

more on a P/e ratio perspective (valuation)
Most of the tech companies are with super higher PE or no P/e ratio due to massive printing in US.

No one knows what will happen when inflation spikes and central bank are forced to cut down on printing. But chances are those with ultra high PE are likely to crash badly.

End of the day it’s about diversification. Personally I would not go all out into the tech stocks for now. REITs and some SG banks or sti etf or even gold etf is good to manage portfolio risk.

 

[frigatex]

I doubt STI will be spared if global markets tumble. But the question is, will sentiments towards STI improve as fast as other markets after that? Also, is STI considered diversified?

 

[weng0202]

I doubt STI will be spared if global markets tumble. But the question is, will sentiments towards STI improve as fast as other markets after that? Also, is STI considered diversified?

It will recover once interest rates goes up. That's when all the banks will start to go up and bring up sti.

 

[highsulphur]

I doubt STI will be spared if global markets tumble. But the question is, will sentiments towards STI improve as fast as other markets after that? Also, is STI considered diversified?

Sti was disadvantaged for mainly 2 reasons
1) Singapore is an extremely open economy and so would be the hardest hit by covid. Other countries by comparison can be mitigated by domestic economy.

2) index is dominated by "old" economy companies (Real Estate, banking) rather than tech.

 

[yumsang]

STI now is the worst index, means thailand, malaysia and indon index better than STI. What tech they have?

 

[Zink00]

STI now is the worst index, means thailand, malaysia and indon index better than STI. What tech they have?

Also becos low liquidity.. sg so small. How many foreigners come buy sgx stocks?

 

[frigatex]

It will recover once interest rates goes up. That's when all the banks will start to go up and bring up sti.

Nice, then let's wait for Fed to announce possible rate hike several years later then start buying

 

[aiptasia]

It will recover once interest rates goes up. That's when all the banks will start to go up and bring up sti.

That’s not expected until years later. So what are you going to invest your hard earned money into until then, if it even occurs?

 

[aiptasia]

Also becos low liquidity.. sg so small. How many foreigners come buy sgx stocks?

Low liquidity means Low valuation and this discourages companies from seeking listings in the SGX. In fact, there have been more delistings than listings in the past few years for the SGX. It becomes a vicious cycle. Even companies incorporated in Singapore prefer to be listed in the US or Hong Kong.

 

[Abide.]

In short if you are looking to buy the sti etf might as well just buy the banks and reits

 

[Rong626]

Is ASEA an alternative? Their largest holdings are singapore companies

 

[xsoldix]

In short if you are looking to buy the sti etf might as well just buy the banks and reits

Random comment;
After buying this etf and learning about sg stocks.

This sti etf returns is quite low.

Not sure if i sld still long this as i got it at avg 2.72
Or sell and reposition with reits (6-7% div returns).

Position:12000 shares.

Drunk. HardwareZone Forums app

 

[aurvandil]

The following is a typical STI ETF investor.

Jasper Ho: Straits Times Index Going Up 15% in 2021? (3 Reasons Explained)

 

[Gaigai]

Random comment;
After buying this etf and learning about sg stocks.

This sti etf returns is quite low.

Not sure if i sld still long this as i got it at avg 2.72
Or sell and reposition with reits (6-7% div returns).

Position:12000 shares.

Drunk. HardwareZone Forums app

Average 2.72 looks ok. You can sell partial if need to reposition. REITS also have good ones and bad ones. Must buy at correct pricing

 

[yumsang]

 

[aiptasia]

The following is a typical STI ETF investor.

Jasper Ho: Straits Times Index Going Up 15% in 2021? (3 Reasons Explained)

https://youtu.be/EeRLYHTFf4s

Possibility, shmoosibility.

The commentator in the video is just making things up. No one can predict what will happen in the stock markets. You can only trade and invest with your own conviction or make asymetric trades.

All bullcrap.