Dividends are an investor’s best friend. Not only do they represent a tangible return on your investment, but they also provide a stream of passive income flowing straight into your bank account. When it comes to dividends, income investors do not just look at the quantum but the reliability of the payout. Hence, companies that have long track records of paying dividends are favoured by income investors for their stability. Here are four reliable Singapore stocks that have dished out dividends for a decade or longer.

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX: S68)

Singapore Exchange Limited, or SGX, is Singapore’s only stock exchange operator. Its platform allows for the buying and selling of a wide variety of securities such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives. SGX has been paying out dividends for the past two decades, cementing its position as a dependable income stock. Its annual dividend has risen from S$0.051 back in fiscal 2003 (ending 30 June 2003) to S$0.325 for fiscal 2023 (FY2023)....