Turning market volatility into reliable income
Markets are twitchy. Rates may be coming down, volatility could be going up, and investors are asking: where’s the safe place to park cash that still pays?
This week on Money Hacks, Howie Lim speaks with Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo Bank, and Andrew Goh, portfolio manager at Phillip Securities, about why dividend stocks are the quiet heroes of choppy markets and how to tell which ones are worth your time.
Why listen:
- Dividend stocks as anchors: Why they still shine when markets wobble.
- Quality first, yield second: The secret to finding payouts that last.
- Sector clues: Banks, Reits and utilities that could keep paying you even if growth slows.
- Smarter diversification: How to build a portfolio that keeps compounding quietly in the background.
Chanana and Goh explain why chasing the highest yield is a rookie mistake and share what really signals a sustainable payout. They also reveal why Singapore’s market is buzzing again, from construction projects to corporate restructuring, and how these could lead to special dividends.
Want to turn market noise into steady income? This episode is a quick guide to building a portfolio that pays you now and grows over time.
Because in uncertain times, boring can be brilliant.
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Money Hacks is the flagship personal finance podcast from The Business Times, hosted by Howie Lim. Catch past episodes at bt.sg/podcasts. Feedback or ideas? Email btpodcasts@sph.com.sg.
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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg)
With Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist, Saxo Bank and Andrew Goh, portfolio manager, Phillip Securities
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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