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S2E57: S&P 500: Solid investment or internet hype? | Investing basics explained

2 de novembro de 2026 · 40 min

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ETFs, REITs, SSBs, T-bills - what do they all mean?

In this episode, SGX director of capital market development Emelia Tan breaks down different investment assets and compares which ones are suitable for you. 

Hosts Kai Wen and Sue-Ann discuss why ETFs are so popular now, how to diversify your investment portfolio, and whether the SGX or US stock market gives higher returns. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

0:00 Introduction and discussion of ETFs

7:41 Types of ETFs on the SGX 

9:03 Are there drawbacks to buying ETFs

12:03 STI or S&P 500

16:27 Exploring SSBs and T-bills

26:24 REITs and the dividend play

35:50 How to build an investment portfolio

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Hosts: See Kai Wen ([email protected]) and Sue-Ann Tan ([email protected])

Produced & edited by: Amirul Karim

Executive producer: Danson Cheong

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