Every investor dreams of owning stocks that they can pass down to their children or loved ones. For this to happen, the company must have endearing characteristics such as a robust business model, a long track record of growth, and a stellar management team. Blue-chip stocks are a category of stocks that fits these criteria as they are large companies with a track record of going through good times and bad. Most of them also pay a dividend to boot, thus helping to generate a stream of passive income for you. Here are four Singapore blue-chip stocks that we feel confident you can buy and own forever.

DBS Group (SGX: D05)

DBS needs no introduction, being Singapore’s largest bank by market capitalisation. The lender has a rock-solid reputation and boasts a strong track record of financial performance. Investment firm Temasek Holdings also owns 29.05% of DBS as of 7 February 2024. The group reported a sparkling set of earnings for the...