January 2026 Performance: Generated a profit of SGD 15,000, representing a 2.6% gain. 2026 Dividends (Year-to-Date): Accumulated SGD 1,700 in dividend income. I continue to focus on optimizing my portfolio of Hong Kong and Singapore dividend-paying stocks. These markets currently offer attractive valuations and high dividend yields. Given the evolving global macro landscape, I believe international capital may increasingly rebalance toward emerging markets—including Asia—in search of yield and value. The AI-driven internet sector, particularly Hong Kong-listed technology companies, stands to benefit significantly from long-term structural trends. While the U.S. is home to leading AI innovators, their valuations remain elevated and less compelling from a risk-adjuste
I recently subscribed to the ASEAN Dividend ETF. After cross-checking with AI and analyzing the portfolio, I found that the top 10 holdings—weighted by their allocation—have an average dividend yield of approximately 5.6%. This supports the view that a ~6% dividend yield is sustainable. The ETF offers convenient exposure to ASEAN equities, which are otherwise difficult for individual investors to access directly, making it a compelling addition to my portfolio. $UOBAM Ping An FTSE ASEAN Dividend Index ETF(UPD.SI)$