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Smart Reads of the Week: STI at 5,000, Top Dividend Stocks, and REIT Opportunities in 2026
By The Smart Investor  •  March 1, 2026
With the STI breaking past 5,000 and dividend season gathering pace, investors are asking where value and income still exist. This week’s Smart Reads focuses on quarterly dividend payers, blue chips worth buying even at market highs, and REITs rewarding unitholders in 2026. We also look at stocks that rarely cut payouts, how to invest your ang pow wisely, whether gold deserves a place in your portfolio, and which trusts could benefit from a REIT revival this year. Here are this week’s top articles: 5 Best Dividend Stocks Singapore Investors Can Buy for Quarterly Income These reliable dividend payers offer steady quarterly income for long-term investors. STI Hits 5,000: 3 Blue Chips I Will Still Buy Even at record levels, some blue chips still present compelling value. 3 Dividend Stocks That Rarely Cut Their Payouts These companies have built a strong track record of maintaining dividends through cycles. Got Your Ang Pow? Here Are 3 Stocks to Buy Right Now for 2026 ...
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The Smart Investor is co-founded by David Kuo, Joanna Sng, and Chin Hui Leong. The company was formed in late 2019 from the ashes of the Motley Fool Singapore. The Smart Investor believes that everybody can learn how to invest, smartly. We aim to educate people on how to invest smartly by providing investing education, stock commentary and market coverage for Singapore and around the world.
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