This is a continuation of our series on income investing. You can check out Parts 1 and 2 here and here. Some of the common sectors where dividend stocks can be found include telecommunication, banks, utilities, and real estate. Dividend stocks are generally established companies that provide necessary products and/or services, thereby generating a consistent income stream. Innovation and marketing are not as important for these companies, giving them the ability to pay-out the excess cash as dividends.

The Singapore Market

When considering Singapore dividend stocks, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are often in the spotlight. A competitive tax environment and growing private wealth industry are some of the reasons why Singapore is becoming a global REITs listing hub. REITs are a niche group of dividend stocks which revolve around income-generating real estate such as hotels, shopping malls, commercial and industrial buildings. They are considered stable dividend payers as they are required by...