Investing guides and tips for everyone | DBS Singapore

After T-bills, what’s next?

Options to consider

DCA or lump-sum?

Find out which suits you better

Investment ideas

Here are 5 for 2023

Index investing

A fuss-free way to way to invest

ESG ratings

Make sense of them

Investing is a key component of any holistic financial plan. In your journey towards financial wellness, building wealth by buying quality assets – equities, bonds, or unit trusts – and allowing time for them to build value is crucial.

Start by learning about what you need to know before investing and some common first options for beginners.

Take this knowledge to the next level by understanding about different investment products as well as strategies you can employ to build and grow a diversified investment portfolio. Happy Investing!

Before you Invest

Harness the power of compound interest

Start saving or investing early and let compounding work its magic

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I’m ready to invest, how can I start?

They can give you stock diversification with relatively little cash outlay

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6 common mistakes in investing

Be aware of them to better prepare for your own investing journey

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Taking the emotions out of investing

Tips to avoid common emotional biases when investing

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How to manage your fear of investing

Take note of these points to help you overcome the inertia

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Discipline, time, and patience in investing

It’s good to cultivate these virtues while growing your money

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Detecting investment scams and avoiding them

5 red flags to look out for

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How to earn passive income through investing in Singapore

Here’s 5 common ways to do so

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How to earn more interest on savings with very little effort

Tips to earn better yields and returns on your cash

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Affordable ways for Singaporeans to start investing

Who says you need S$100,000 to begin?

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Beginner’s guide to stock investing for Singaporeans

You’ll find this practical step-by-step guide very useful!

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Investment terms and metrics to learn

Understanding them will make your investment journey a lot easier

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Investing tips for women

Take charge of your investment journey today

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First Investments

Which type of investor are you?

Learning about your investor profile puts you in a better position to decide what to invest in

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Are you more of a trader or investor?

Two people may call themselves investors but can have very different behaviours

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Worried about making the wrong investment? Diversify.

Find out how to mitigate risks and the possibility of making a loss

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8 low-risk cash alternatives to invest in

There are still ample opportunities to invest for those who are risk averse

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The benefits of index investing

It is a fuss-free way for you invest in a portfolio of stocks

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How to start investing in ETFs

They can give you stock diversification with relatively little cash outlay

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How to start investing with a robo-advisor

What to know before jumping on the Robo-advisory bandwagon

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Using DBS Vickers and NAV Planner for stock research

Level up your stock trading with these tools

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Understanding investment fees

Before you begin investing, here are some fees to be aware of

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Costs of investing in equities

Take note of these costs before you invest into equities

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Costs of investing in unit trusts

Often actively managed, they tend to incur higher fees

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Costs of investing in ETFs

Some ETF specific costs to take note of when investing

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Investment Approach

5 investment ideas for 2023

Take a look at themes for retail investors to consider

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Investing with only ETFs

Using ETFs can be a hassle-free way to construct a portfolio

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What to know about dollar-cost averaging

Find out about the pros and cons of this investment strategy

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Tips to pick quality dividend stocks

Hint: You can’t just look at dividend yields alone

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How to analyse a company’s financials

These 7 metrics can be of great help to you

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Investing during a bear market

Such a period can present opportunities

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Understanding and riding market cycles

Understanding market cycles will allow you to improve potential gains while diversifying risk

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Are IPOs worth buying?

Should you jump onboard or should you wait?

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An introduction to the Barbell Strategy

Balance risk and reward by investing in assets at both ends of the risk spectrum

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What is a core-satellite portfolio?

Learn the basics of how to construct one as a retail investor

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Adopting the Buy-Write investment strategy

Investors are able to generate income while having downside protection.

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Fundamental vs technical analysis

An introduction to 2 popular methods of stock analysis for novice investors

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Quick guide to margin trading

How borrowing to invest can magnify your potential gains – and your losses

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What number matters most in investing? Your returns

Three most important reference points for investment performance

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Investment Products

What can I do with my foreign currency?

Things to know about Foreign Currency Fixed Deposits

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How to invest in the S&P 500

Passive investing through an index can save time & money

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Is DCA or lump-sum investing better for you?

Learn more about which method of investing suits you best

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digiPortfolio: A robo-advisor for all

There are added benefits with a bank’s robo-advisor

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What you need to know about Reits

Before investing, it helps to take note of their characteristics

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An overview of the S-Reit landscape

A breakdown of the property segments and Reits that you can invest in

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Practical ways to invest in Reits

Find out more about the 4 ways retail investors can get exposure to the asset class

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How to evaluate and analyse Reits

Some common metrics and a framework to use when investing

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A beginner's guide to unit trusts

Learn about them and what to take note of before investing in them

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Investing in unit trusts in Singapore

Learn about different options available to you

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Investing in foreign stocks

Take note of these things when buying international stocks

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A beginner’s guide to bonds

Learn about the basics of the fixed-income asset class

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8 things to know before buying bonds

Some points to take note before investing

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Investing in T-bills

All you need to know about Treasury Bills

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After T-bills, what’s next?

Options for your recently matured short-term government securities

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Investing in Singapore Savings Bonds

With rising interest rates, is it time to invest in SSBs?

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Investing in Singapore Government Securities other than SSBs

Learn about other Singapore Government Securities you can invest in

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Sustainable Investing

Understanding ESG investing

Some questions to ask yourself when considering a socially responsible investment

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The case for sustainable investing

5 reasons why you should give it serious thought

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Separating fact from fiction in sustainable investing

We debunk 5 common misconceptions here

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Making sense of ESG ratings

Learn how to incorporate them into your investment analysis

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Alternative Investments

Investing in gold

The yellow metal has long been viewed as a portfolio diversifier.

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What are hedge funds?

They employ investment strategies that go beyond managing a portfolio of stocks and bonds

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How retail investors can gain exposure to hedge funds

They are often reserved for high-net-worth investors

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What are digital assets?

They have been rising in value, product offering, and use cases.

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Storing cryptocurrency safely

Cold wallets, hot wallets, custodian wallets… know the difference?

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Beginner’s guide to cryptocurrency

Should you invest in Bitcoin?

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Managing crypto investment risks

One of the ways is to trade through only reputable exchanges

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What is the Blockchain Trilemma?

Balancing decentralisation, security and scalability

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NFTs, explained

Learn more about this digital asset here

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Understanding CBDCs

Learn more about this interesting development

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What are SPACs?

Learn about some of their common features as well as pros and cons

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