Retail investors

SENSE & CENTS

A loyal shareholder reflects on riding through tough times in equities markets

Holding onto Singapore stocks may be irrational, but the hope is that doing so will pay off in the long term

World Gold Council data shows that, between Feb 27 and Mar 20, Asia recorded consistent gold ETF inflows in tonnes, while outflows were seen in the West.

Singapore investors buy the dip, bucking global gold sell-off: OCBC, bullion dealers

Strong investor participation in Singapore and wider Asia suggests metal’s long-term role as a hedge continues 

A mid-cap ETF would complement the STI by adding sector breadth and exposure to faster-growing companies.

The case for an iEdge Singapore Next 50 ETF

Most developed markets offer investors a domestic mid-cap ETF alongside a flagship large-cap product

Gold has broken free of the fundamental forces that long explained its ups and downs, says the writer.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Gold enters the storybook stage

Its price is now far above levels suggested by fundamental forces, but it’s hard to see what might stop its ascent

Through the OCBC app, customers can buy paper gold or silver in real-time, 24/7 from as little as 0.01 ounces.

Gold and silver beat equities, unit trust funds as top entry point for new OCBC retail investors 

While precious metals can play a stabilising role in portfolios, allocations should ‘stay measured’, says the bank

The freehold mall comprises two prime retail levels, a basement car park with 130 lots, and a standalone two-storey conservation building.

Anchorpoint shopping centre up for sale with S$295 million guide price

This works out to around S$3,751 per sq ft on its existing net lettable area of 78,636 sq ft

The IPO of Fore Coffee, a tech-driven coffee chain in Indonesia, threw the spotlight on the growing depth of domestic capital markets and reduced reliance on overseas exits.

From reset to readiness: South-east Asian capital markets in 2026

The year 2025 offered early signals on AI, governance and liquidity, showing where disciplined capital is heading next

As investor interest in Singapore stocks picks up, companies have a golden opportunity to strengthen fundamentals, enhance communications and demonstrate value creation, say the writers.
COMMENTARY

Forward guidance: Why it matters and how to get it right

With clear communication on anticipated earnings and business strategies, listed companies can signal confidence and build credibility

The path forward to better investor protection must be carefully calibrated with safeguards in place.

Beef up investor rights, but don’t tip the market towards litigation

Singapore’s push to enhance investor recourse is timely, but execution could open the floodgates to speculative claims and unintended pressure on listed companies

Retail trading accounted for 20 to 25% of total activity this year, touching a record high of about 35% in April.
ANALYSIS

Retail investors to have more sway over Wall Street after record year

In 2025, retail traders shift to ETFs tracking equity indexes, crypto, and commodities