We always say that due to their low cost, failure of active managers to consistently perform well, the STI ETF is the way investors should choose if they want to build wealth in the Singapore context.
I decide to tabulate this data where the annualized returns of the SPDR STI ETF, with dividends reinvested are measured against the Singapore focus unit trust I can find on Fundsupermart.
Annualized 1 Year Result
STI ETF on a 1 year basis was found to be at the bottom half of the unit trusts.
Annualized 3 Year Result
On a 3 year annualized basis, the STI look so bad at the bottom. All the unit trust did better during this period where markets was pretty sanguine.
Annualized 5 Year Result
On a 5 year basis, other than Shenton HIF Dividend Singapore Equity, STI ETF trounced most of the unit trusts. This was a period ......
