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Get Smart: Trump's Tariff Tantrum: Why Dividends Matter Now More Than Ever

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Call it the emergence of a new world order. US President Donald Trump declared 2 April the US’s “Liberation Day” by imposing a 10% tariff on more than 180 countries along with higher reciprocal tariffs on 60 nations. This shocking announcement created a tsunami of fear that reverberated throughout global stock markets.
3 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks That Should Remain Resilient Against Trump's Tariffs

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Investors are facing a tough situation with the announcement of a wide range of tariffs by US President Donald Trump. Although Trump also announced a 90-day pause on these reciprocal tariffs, investors naturally remain jittery as they do not know what to expect in the coming days and weeks. During such uncertain times, it’s a good idea to stick with tried-and-tested blue-chip stocks that can provide stability and dividends for your investment portfolio.
4 Singapore Retail and Commercial REITs Sporting Dividend Yields of 5.3% or Higher

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Singapore’s REIT sector has taken a hit amid high interest rates and soaring inflation. The good news is that these headwinds may soon abate. Income investors can look to diversified REITs to help to cushion the impact of these challenges. In particular, retail and commercial REITs are a great option for investors to diversify their portfolios and keep the dividends flowing. Here are four such REITs that sport distribution yields of 5.3% or higher.
4 Singapore Stocks That Can Maintain or Increase Their Dividends Despite Trump's Tariffs

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Trump’s recent shock tariff announcement is expected to result in a wave of price increases as companies absorb these higher costs. Naturally, investors are worried about businesses deferring their expansion plans amid a slump in consumer demand as people fret about higher prices. However, some businesses remain resilient to these tariffs as they have a strong business model or sustainable catalysts that can allow them to withstand these headwinds.
Annual General Meeting Season: 5 Key Questions You Should Ask Management

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

With all the SGX-listed companies reporting their full-year results (for the year ending 31 December 2024), the annual general meeting (AGM) season is here once again. Once a year, investors will get the chance to meet management in person and query them about the businesses they own. Such a venue is a useful place to size management up and find out more about the company’s plans for the future and how they intend to mitigate risks.
4 Recession-Proof US Growth Stocks That Can Fortify Your Portfolio

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Trump’s tariffs have unleashed a wave of worry as companies and countries scramble to react. As the US escalates its tariff war with China, investors are naturally worried about whether the two largest nations will engage in a bruising trade war. These tariffs will also result in increased costs across many supply chains, leading to higher prices which will crimp consumer demand. Lower demand, in turn, may tip the global economy into a recession.
4 Singapore Stocks with Limited Tariff Exposure: Should They be in Your Portfolio?

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

President Trump has unleashed a wave of tariffs on more than 180 countries as part of his Liberation Day tactic. Although he has paused these reciprocal tariffs for 90 days and imposed just the baseline tariff of 10%, markets remain on tenterhooks as they do not know what to expect next. Investors can look for stocks with limited exposure to tariffs by buying companies that serve either local or regional customers.
3 Effective Methods Used by Singapore REITs to Boost Their Distributions

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

The REIT sector went through tough times over the past three years as high interest rates and soaring inflation crimped REITs’ ability to maintain their distributions. Many REITs saw their distribution per unit (DPU) come under pressure as higher operating expenses and increased finance costs battered them. Luckily, REITs can employ a variety of methods to mitigate the decline and these methods can also help to boost their revenue and asset base.
NASDAQ Bear Market: 4 Compelling US Growth Stocks to Buy Before They Rebound

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Trump’s tariffs have wreaked havoc across global stock markets as he imposed taxes on more than 180 countries. Although the US President declared a reprieve of sorts in the following days, investors remain jittery and are closely watching his moves to see how developments unfold. Meanwhile, the NASDAQ Composite Index has crashed into a bear market while the bellwether S&P 500 Index entered a correction.
4 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Plunging to Their 52-Week Lows: Are They a Steal?

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Trump’s tariffs have led to a global stock market rout as countries and companies scrambled to adjust to the new taxes. Although the US President has announced a 90-day pause on all reciprocal tariffs, the baseline 10% tariff still applies and China’s tariff was ratcheted up to 125%. The prospect of a bruising trade war caused the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) to register its worst one-day plunge since the pandemic.