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In Singapore, dips aren’t plunges – they’re opportunities

Now, small and mid-cap stocks and ETFs are generating new momentum

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    • Many expected Singapore’s STI to drop 3-5%, instead, from Jan 12 to 20, the STI rose 2.2%.
    • Many expected Singapore’s STI to drop 3-5%, instead, from Jan 12 to 20, the STI rose 2.2%. PHOTO: TAY CHU YI, BT

    Samuel Wong

    Published Sat, Jan 31, 2026 · 07:00 AM

    ALL traders know that headlines can trigger huge market reactions. Take the recent Greenland episode: US President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs on European nations sent the S&P 500 down 1 to 1.5 per cent overnight, pulling most Asian markets lower.

    Many expected Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) to follow suit with a 3 to 5 per cent drop, presenting a prime buying opportunity. Instead, from Jan 12 to 20, the STI rose 2.2 per cent.

    This reflects what I’ve long believed: Singapore’s market behaves differently from others. Known for steady dividends and strong fundamentals, it remains shock-proof even at multi-year highs.

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