🌟 OCBC Bank Shines Bright: Why It’s Up 3% and Why I’m Shifting from dollar averaging UOB to DBS and OCBC The Singapore banking landscape has been buzzing this week, and one clear winner emerged  — OCBC Bank. The share price rose by about 1%, catching the attention of investors who value both yield and growth. I’ll share why OCBC performed so well today, what’s driving its latest earnings momentum, and why I’ve made the strategic decision to move out of UOB and rotate into DBS and OCBC. ⸻ 💹 Market Rotation: Why OCBC Shares Are Gaining Momentum When I looked at today’s market, it became clear that funds are flowing toward quality. OCBC’s rise of around 1% isn’t just random market noise — it reflects a rotation of smart money. Investors are shifting from UOB, which recently reported disa

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🌟🌟🌟DBS and UOB reported their Q3 25 earnings on Thursday with DBS $DBS(D05.SI)$  soaring to an all time high.  Net Profit surged 16% to SGD 2.63 billion.  This was powered by wealth inflows and treasury strength.   Its dividends rose to 75 cents per share, rewarding shareholders. UOB $UOB(U11.SI)$   fell with a 4% drop after its earnings release.  Its Net Interest Margin (NIM) slipped from 2.02% to 1.95% and fee income remained flat.  The market whispered : compression is here. The Compression Era: What is Changing? Rate Normalisation : As global interest rates ease, the golden spread between len

$UOB(U11.SI)$ $DBS(D05.SI)$ $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ As we hit November 5, 2025, the spotlight shines bright on Singapore's powerhouse banks—DBS, UOB, and OCBC—with their Q3 earnings dropping this week. DBS is teasing the edge of glory, trading at S$53.93, just a whisker from its all-time peak of S$54.80 set last month. Meanwhile, UOB sits at S$34.94, down from its February high of S$39.20, and OCBC clocks in at S$16.95, shy of its S$17.93 record. But with US giants like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs crushing Q3 expectations through booming investment banking fees and solid revenue growth, could these local heroes ride the wave and spark fresh highs? Let's dive dee

Singapore's REIT scene is on fire right now, with powerhouse players churning out impressive earnings that scream opportunity for savvy investors chasing passive income streams. We're talking about rock-solid distributions, portfolio expansions, and a market rally that's got everyone buzzing. If you're eyeing that sweet spot where growth meets juicy payouts, buckle up—this deep dive uncovers the standouts, the strategies, and the one true beast dominating the dividend game. First off, let's break down the earnings firepower shaking up the sector. Sabana Industrial REIT just dropped a bombshell with its latest quarterly numbers, boasting a massive 38.4% jump in distribution per unit thanks to surging revenue and sharper net property income from optimized operations and fresh leases. Not far

What to Expect from the Q3 Earnings of Singapore's Bank Giants? As Singapore's three banking giants, $DBS Group Holdings(D05.SI)$  ,$ocbc bank(O39.SI)$  , and $UOB(U11.SI)$  , prepare to disclose their critical third-quarter (Q3) earnings this week(DBS and UOB on Thursday, November 6, and OCBC on Friday, November 7), market attention is laser-focused on income resilience. Earnings Forecast: Pressure and Contrast The consensus among analysts points toward flat or sequentially weaker earnings for the sector, primarily due to the tightening of lending ma

$OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$   I’ve built a simple yet meaningful dividend portfolio in Singapore — one that quietly works in the background while giving me peace of mind. With a total market value of S$7,402, it may not be huge, but it’s designed for one clear purpose: to generate stable dividends that cover my family’s handphone bills for the entire year. ⸻ 💰 Portfolio Composition My holdings are spread across three solid Singapore blue-chip names: • Keppel Corp (BN4) – 100 shares • Singapore Airlines (SIA, C6L) – 200 shares • OCBC Bank (O39) – 300 shares Each of these companies offers a unique combination of resilience, dividend strength, and growth potential. Together, they form a diversified base that reflects the backbone of the Singapore

$DBS(D05.SI)$ $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$ $UOB(U11.SI)$ Singapore's powerhouse banks—DBS, UOB, and OCBC—are gearing up for their third-quarter reveals, with DBS and OCBC slated for early November drops. DBS sits tantalizingly close to smashing its peak of S$54.80 from earlier this month, trading around S$54.05 lately, while UOB hovers near S$34.83 and OCBC at S$16.85. Fresh off a stellar run from US giants like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America, who crushed forecasts with double-digit profit surges fueled by booming investment banking fees and resilient consumer spending, the big question looms: can these local heavyweights mirror that momentum and prope

Here’s a detailed view on the upcoming earnings for Singapore’s big three banks — DBS Group Holdings Ltd (DBS), Oversea‑Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) and United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) — along with thoughts on whether they can follow the strong start from U.S. big banks, which bank has the best chance to set new highs post-earnings, and whether they are good buys ahead of results. --- ✅ What we know The banks remain core components of the Singapore market: DBS, OCBC & UOB collectively represent a large share of the Straits Times Index (STI) and are liquid and well-tracked.  DBS recently hit (or is near) all-time highs for its share price.  Analysts expect headwinds: for Q3 (or upcoming quarter) the banks are expected to report flat or weaker net profit trends

This Q3 earnings season is exposing a deep fracture in the Singapore market. The $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ is being pulled in two opposite directions, and the "easy money" trade that worked for the last two years is now broken. For the first time since the rate-hike cycle began, we are seeing a clear, aggressive divergence between the "Old Kings" (the Banks) and the "New Challengers" (the SREITs). The record-breaking profits from the banks are being met with a shrug, while the "just okay" results from SREITs are sparking rallies. This isn't a glitch. This is the "Great Rotation" beginning in real-time. This post analyzes this critical inflection point and the one question every SG investor must now answer: Is it time to take profits from banks and redeploy that capital into the beat

🏦 SG Banks Earnings Season: Can DBS, UOB & OCBC Keep the Charge? Or Is the Golden Rate Cycle Finally Peaking? 💰🇸🇬 Singapore’s banking trio — DBS, UOB, and OCBC — are stepping into the spotlight. After U.S. giants like JPMorgan and Goldman kicked off earnings with strength, all eyes now turn east. The question: Can the Lion City’s banks match Wall Street’s resilience — or are we nearing the top of this golden cycle? --- 🌏 1️⃣ Global Context: From “Higher for Longer” to “Pivot and Pressure” U.S. banks are rebounding on strong trading income and resilient consumer credit. But under the surface, the tide is shifting — net interest margins (NIMs) have plateaued as the rate cycle peaks. Singapore banks are now in a similar spot. Their record profits from higher lending rates were built on th

Here’s a focused view on the three major Singapore banks — DBS Group Holdings (DBS), United Overseas Bank (UOB) and Oversea‑Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) — ahead of their earnings, assessed from the angle of: (1) macro / sector tailwinds; (2) each bank’s specific setup; (3) likelihood of setting new highs; and (4) whether they are actionable buys before earnings, given the risk/reward. (Note: This is not investment advice — you’ll still need to weigh your own risk, finances and dividend-needs.) --- Macro / sector backdrop Positive signs The U.S. big banks kicked off their recent earnings season on a strong note: more deal-making, stronger investment banking/trading revenues and robust commentary.  For regional banks like these in Singapore, a resilient or rising interest-rate env

Will DBS close above S$55 this Friday? Short answer: It seems unlikely, though not impossible. Here’s the reasoning: Arguments against closing above S$55 • Current analyst consensus for DBS is clustered around ~S$52–S$54 for the 12-month horizon. For example: the average target is ~S$52.98. • In fact, one research house has flagged that the share is “trading close to fair value (S$54)” and has downgraded DBS from Buy to Hold. • So, S$55 is above many of the targets (and the implied upside is modest) — hitting above S$55 in a single week would require a catalyst (very strong macro surprise, excellent earnings preview, etc). • From a risk-perspective: banks are sensitive to interest‐rate outlooks, credit cost surprises, macro weakness — any negative surprise could ease off momentum. Argument

The $FTSE250 ETF(MIDD.UK)$ ST REIT Index(ES3.SG)$ has been on a quiet tear, with many SREITs surging to 52-week highs. This rally is happening before the best news even hits, but this Q3 earnings season is giving us the first taste of the massive catalyst ahead. So far, the earnings reports (from about 6 SREITs) have been strong, but the real story isn't just stable occupancy. It's the first glimpse of plunging finance costs. This is the inflection point. The market is finally rewarding "boring" stability, forcing investors to ask a critical question: Is it time to rotate from "Explosive Growth" to "Stable Yield"? This post breaks down the powerful "one-two punch" from the latest earnings, why rate cuts are rocket fuel for the sector, and whic

Here is a considered view of how DBS Group (DBS), Oversea‑Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) stand ahead of their upcoming earnings, whether they can follow the strong start of US banks, and whether they might be good buys ahead of earnings. --- ✅ What is positive DBS stands out among the three for several reasons: It has shown stronger revenue momentum: for 1H 2025 DBS had ~5 % total income growth year-on-year compared to UOB ~2 % and OCBC negative ~-1 %.  Its return on equity (ROE) remains highest among the peers (~17 % in 1H 2025) and cost-income ratio is among the best in class.  Analysts are relatively more bullish on DBS: for example, its buy ratings are more numerous and its dividend outlook is viewed favourably.  It also has a strong ca