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The 5,000 Milestone: Which Singapore Stocks to Buy with Your Ang Pow Money?
By The Smart Investor  •  March 3, 2026
The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) crossed the historic 5,000-point mark on 12 February 2026, marking a momentous achievement. This milestone is as much psychological as it is symbolic, signaling a new era of confidence for the Singapore market. If your pockets are full from the red packets received during Chinese New Year, you may be looking for ways to put that spare cash to work. However, investing at these levels can feel daunting with many stocks trading near record highs. Not to worry – we have identified several Singapore stocks that offer compelling value and growth potential, even as the market enters this new, elevated era.

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By The Smart Investor
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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