Smart Reads of the Week: Dividend Stocks, CPF Investing, and Long-Term Wealth Strategies

The Smart Investor

Jan 04

As investors prepare for the year ahead, the focus is shifting back to fundamentals. This week’s Smart Reads looks at overlooked dividend opportunities, how government initiatives may shape retail ...

Source Link

Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.

Most Discussed

{"basename":"","ssrTDKData":{"titleTemplate":"%s - Tiger Brokers","title":"Tiger Brokers | Global Stocks, Options & Futures Trading App","description":"Tiger Brokers, one-stop investment in US stocks, SGX stocks, HK stocks, A-shares & other global assets. One of the best stock trading platforms in Singapore.","keywords":"tiger brokers,tiger trade,tiger brokers singapore,broker online,stock trading in singapore,share trading singapore,brokerage firm singapore,trading app,stock broker singapore,stock trading platforms,trading account","social":{"ogDescription":"Tiger Brokers, one-stop investment in US stocks, SGX stocks, HK stocks, A-shares & other global assets. One of the best stock trading platforms in Singapore.","ogImage":"https://c1.itigergrowtha.com/portal5/static/media/og-logo.be62fbe1.png","ogUrl":"https://www.itiger.com/news/2600301773"},"companyName":"Tiger Brokers"},"pageData":{"isMobile":false,"isTiger":false,"isTTM":true,"region":"SGP","license":"TBSG","edition":"fundamental"},"isCrawlerRequest":true,"__swrFallback__":{"@#url:\"https://stock-news.skytigris.cn/v3/news\",params:#id:\"2600301773\",edition:\"fundamental\",auth_exemption:1,,,undefined,":{"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2600301773?lang=en_US&edition=fundamental","thumbnail":"https://thesmartinvestor.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Smart-Reads-Pic-8-300x200.png","is_english":true,"pubTime":"2026-01-04 07:30","share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","id":"2600301773","market":"sg","top_or_hot":-1,"title":"Smart Reads of the Week: Dividend Stocks, CPF Investing, and Long-Term Wealth Strategies","media":"The Smart Investor","content":"<div>\n<p>As investors prepare for the year ahead, the focus is shifting back to fundamentals. This week’s Smart Reads looks at overlooked dividend opportunities, how government initiatives may shape retail ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://thesmartinvestor.com.sg/smart-reads-of-the-week-dividend-stocks-cpf-investing-and-long-term-wealth-strategies/\">Source Link</a>\n\n</div>\n","source":"thesmartinvestor_highlight","html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>Smart Reads of the Week: Dividend Stocks, CPF Investing, and Long-Term Wealth Strategies</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\nSmart Reads of the Week: Dividend Stocks, CPF Investing, and Long-Term Wealth Strategies\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2026-01-04 07:30 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://thesmartinvestor.com.sg/smart-reads-of-the-week-dividend-stocks-cpf-investing-and-long-term-wealth-strategies/><strong>The Smart Investor</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>As investors prepare for the year ahead, the focus is shifting back to fundamentals. This week’s Smart Reads looks at overlooked dividend opportunities, how government initiatives may shape retail ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://thesmartinvestor.com.sg/smart-reads-of-the-week-dividend-stocks-cpf-investing-and-long-term-wealth-strategies/\">Source Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","isBrief":false,"type":0,"news_type":1,"symbol":"CPF","symbol_name":"中央太平洋银行","start_time":0,"source_url":"https://thesmartinvestor.com.sg/smart-reads-of-the-week-dividend-stocks-cpf-investing-and-long-term-wealth-strategies/","article_id":"2600301773","we_media_id":null,"thumbnails":["https://thesmartinvestor.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Smart-Reads-Pic-8-300x200.png"],"rights":{"source":"thesmartinvestor_highlight","url":"https://thesmartinvestor.com.sg/smart-reads-of-the-week-dividend-stocks-cpf-investing-and-long-term-wealth-strategies/","rn_cache_url":null,"directOrigin":true},"url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2600301773","pubTimestamp":1767483000,"columns":[],"sourceInfo":{"source_id":"thesmartinvestor_highlight","name":"The Smart Investor"},"weMediaInfo":null,"summary":"This week’s Smart Reads focuses on overlooked dividend stocks, building steady passive income, and the power of long-term compounding. We also explore CPF investing, first-time stock selection, Asia’s healthcare growth, and small caps to watch as we march into 2026.","collect":0,"end_time":0,"defaultTopTitle":"thesmartinvestor.com.sg","property":[],"viewcount":null,"language":"en","relate_stocks":{"CPF":"中央太平洋银行","BK4211":"区域性银行"},"translate_title":"本周明智解读：股息股票、公积金投资和长期财富策略","themeId":null,"isJumpTheme":false,"ttsUrl":null,"symbols_score_info":{"CPF":1.5},"content_text":"As investors prepare for the year ahead, the focus is shifting back to fundamentals. This week’s Smart Reads looks at overlooked dividend opportunities, how government initiatives may shape retail investor returns, and what it really takes to build worry-free passive income. \n\nWe also explore long-term compounding through dividend reinvestment, balancing CPF savings with stock investing, and how new investors can take their first step into Singapore’s market. \n\nRounding things off are healthcare growth stories across Asia and small-cap stocks to watch as 2026 begins.\n\nHere are this week’s top articles:\n\nThe Most Overlooked Dividend Stock on the SGX Right NowThis under-the-radar stock could be offering income investors more than the market realises.\n\nCan the Government’s Equity Stimulus Really Boost Dividends for Retail Investors?We examine whether policy support can translate into real dividend gains for everyday investors.\n\nRetire Without Worry: 3 Stocks for Steady Passive IncomeThese stocks focus on consistency and reliability for long-term income planning.\n\nAsia’s New Growth Frontier: 3 Stocks Tapping into the Healthcare BoomHealthcare demand across Asia is rising, creating new opportunities for growth investors.\n\n\nThe Power of Reinvesting Dividends: How Wealth Compounds Over TimeReinvested dividends quietly drive long-term returns more than most investors expect.\n\nSecret Formula to Balance CPF Savings and Stock Investing for the Long TermA balanced approach can help investors grow wealth without sacrificing security.\n\nHow to Choose Your First Stock in SingaporeA practical guide to help new investors get started with confidence.\n\n3 Small-Cap Stocks to Watch for January 2026These smaller companies could start the new year with momentum worth watching.\n\nMarket momentum is building, but discerning dividend investors know the difference between temporary rallies and durable opportunities. Join our free webinar, The Big Singapore Stock Market Rebound (2026’s Dividend Opportunity), for a data-driven look at where sustainable dividend growth could emerge in 2026. Click here to secure your complimentary seat.\n\nHow a simple 5-minute newsletter can shield your portfolio: When markets get noisy, Smart Reads helps you stay clear-headed with a calm, curated update like the week’s top investing stories, key market shifts, and practical insights for protecting your portfolio. Sent once a week so you can focus on protecting and growing your investments without stressing over every headline. Click here to sign up for FREE.\n\nFollow us on Facebook, Instagram and Telegram for the latest investing news and analyses!","kind":"highlight","is_publish_news":true,"is_publish_highlight":false,"is_publish_live":false,"is_publish_wemedia":null,"editions":null,"column":"","sentiment":"0","news_tag":"","news_rank":0,"symbols":[],"gpt_button":0,"need_auth":false,"code":"91000000","status":"200"}}}