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5 Singapore Blue-Chip Stocks Are Worth Holding Them for Decades
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By FY2025, that had jumped to S$0.25. </p><p>Driving this is the company’s shift towards more reliable earnings from renewables.</p><p>Sembcorp’s scale and reach give it an advantage, so it can keep cash flowing even when the market isn’t so friendly.</p><h2 id=\"id_1974500340\">CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U), or CICT – The Growth Compounder</h2><p>CICT stands out as a long-term earnings growth engine as it has steadily expanded, while also ensuring future growth through acquisitions, asset enhancements, and redevelopment projects.</p><p>The trust’s distribution per unit (DPU) has continued to climb, rising 6.4% year on year (YoY) to S$0.1158 in FY2025.</p><p>The REIT delivered steady top-line growth, with FY2025 gross revenue increasing 2.1% YoY to S$1.62 billion.</p><p>Notably, earnings expanded at a much faster pace than revenue – distributable income surged 14.4% from the previous year to reach S$860.9 million.</p><p>The earnings are also expected to keep growing, with ongoing asset enhancement initiatives at properties such as Capital Tower, Tampines Mall and Lot One Shoppers’ Mall.</p><p>CICT’s sustained performance supports both rising income and long-term capital appreciation.</p><h2 id=\"id_3691057301\">Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) – The Defensive Anchor</h2><p>To many investors, Keppel remains a sturdy, defensive pick largely because it has shed its past dependence on oil.</p><p>It has repositioned itself as a global asset manager, focusing on income streams from infrastructure, real assets, and fund management.</p><p>The shift is beginning to bear fruit. </p><p>In FY2025, net profit from the ‘New Keppel’ core business rose 39% YoY to S$1.1 billion, driven by stronger contributions from its asset management and operating platforms. </p><p>Recurring income also climbed 21% to S$941 million.</p><p>As earnings stabilised, dividends followed suit. </p><p>Keppel lifted its total distribution for FY2025 to S$0.47 per share, up 38% from the previous year. </p><p>With its transformation largely in place, Keppel is now better positioned to deliver consistent income even through periods of market volatility.</p><h2 id=\"id_1161300657\">Why “Permanent” Doesn’t Mean Ignoring the Stock</h2><p>“Permanent” in investing is often associated with a “buy-and-hold” strategy.</p><p>While it refers to a long-term mindset, it certainly does not mean ignoring the stock. </p><p>Turning a blind eye to your holdings can turn temporary volatility into permanent capital loss if business fundamentals change.</p><p>Valuation discipline remains critical when going for investment returns, especially when market sentiment begins to overshadow balance sheet health.<br/><br/>If you plan to hold stocks over the long haul, it helps to keep a close eye on the company’s performance and key metrics.</p><h2 id=\"id_1531104291\"></h2></body></html>\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"LU0532188223.SGD":"JPMorgan Funds - 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They stand out because they pair solid financials with smart spending decisions. Plus, they usually have a competitive edge in their fields.Consistent dividends over time reflect a company’s financial stability and commitment to rewarding its shareholders.In other words, a blue chip that is in it for the long run focuses on business strength, not just the size of its market capitalisation.Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (SGX: O39), or OCBC – The Dividend CompounderOCBC has a reputation for growing its dividends, and you can see that in the numbers – payouts just keep climbing, even through tough times.Total dividend rose from S$0.53 in 2021 to S$0.99 in 2025, almost doubling over four years. Even excluding specials, ordinary dividends have held firm at S$0.83 in 2025 vs S$0.85 in 2024.But this is where OCBC really earns its “compounder” label – not just by paying dividends, but by being able to afford these payouts.OCBC maintains a payout ratio of 60% of net profit, backed by FY2025 earnings of S$7.42 billion and a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 16.9%.If you’re looking to create a snowball effect with your wealth, OCBC could be one to look at for its consistent dividends.Sembcorp Industries Ltd (SGX: U96) – The Market LeaderSembcorp Industries holds a dominant and leading position in Asia’s energy and urban solutions sectors, with a major focus on the green energy transition.Sembcorp now holds a dominant position in Singapore’s power generation sector, operating at the regulatory market share cap after building up a 50% stake in Senoko Energy between 2024 and 2025. As a major player with solid, long-term energy contracts, it enjoys steady cash flow – something rivals have a tough time matching.Looking at FY2025, Sembcorp pulled in a robust underlying net profit of S$1.0 billion.Dividends have been climbing too. In FY2020, Sembcorp handed out just S$0.04 per share. By FY2025, that had jumped to S$0.25. Driving this is the company’s shift towards more reliable earnings from renewables.Sembcorp’s scale and reach give it an advantage, so it can keep cash flowing even when the market isn’t so friendly.CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U), or CICT – The Growth CompounderCICT stands out as a long-term earnings growth engine as it has steadily expanded, while also ensuring future growth through acquisitions, asset enhancements, and redevelopment projects.The trust’s distribution per unit (DPU) has continued to climb, rising 6.4% year on year (YoY) to S$0.1158 in FY2025.The REIT delivered steady top-line growth, with FY2025 gross revenue increasing 2.1% YoY to S$1.62 billion.Notably, earnings expanded at a much faster pace than revenue – distributable income surged 14.4% from the previous year to reach S$860.9 million.The earnings are also expected to keep growing, with ongoing asset enhancement initiatives at properties such as Capital Tower, Tampines Mall and Lot One Shoppers’ Mall.CICT’s sustained performance supports both rising income and long-term capital appreciation.Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) – The Defensive AnchorTo many investors, Keppel remains a sturdy, defensive pick largely because it has shed its past dependence on oil.It has repositioned itself as a global asset manager, focusing on income streams from infrastructure, real assets, and fund management.The shift is beginning to bear fruit. In FY2025, net profit from the ‘New Keppel’ core business rose 39% YoY to S$1.1 billion, driven by stronger contributions from its asset management and operating platforms. Recurring income also climbed 21% to S$941 million.As earnings stabilised, dividends followed suit. Keppel lifted its total distribution for FY2025 to S$0.47 per share, up 38% from the previous year. With its transformation largely in place, Keppel is now better positioned to deliver consistent income even through periods of market volatility.Why “Permanent” Doesn’t Mean Ignoring the Stock“Permanent” in investing is often associated with a “buy-and-hold” strategy.While it refers to a long-term mindset, it certainly does not mean ignoring the stock. Turning a blind eye to your holdings can turn temporary volatility into permanent capital loss if business fundamentals change.Valuation discipline remains critical when going for investment returns, especially when market sentiment begins to overshadow balance sheet health.If you plan to hold stocks over the long haul, it helps to keep a close eye on the company’s performance and key metrics.","news_type":1,"symbols_score_info":{"C38U.SI":1.91,"BN4.SI":1.9,"O39.SI":1.93,"U96.SI":1.92}},"isVote":1,"tweetType":1,"viewCount":217,"authorTweetTopStatus":1,"verified":2,"comments":[{"author":{"id":"3583414482292207","authorId":"3583414482292207","name":"Woodbranch","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/60d7c475430bda5d8c7733c97fb4b6ac","crmLevel":12,"crmLevelSwitch":1,"authorIdStr":"3583414482292207","idStr":"3583414482292207"},"content":"Noticed this problem is quite common. Sometimes the information on dividends is also inaccurate.","text":"Noticed this problem is quite common. 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But a select group of blue-chip companies have the durability, earnings power, and discipline to justify holding them for decades.","content":"<html><head></head><body><p>Investors sometimes try to predict when they can buy at the optimal price in order to achieve the best returns.</p><p>However, holding stocks of high-quality companies for the long term is often the key to achieving long-term wealth accumulation.</p><p>The challenge lies in determining which blue-chip companies should be included in our investment portfolio as "long-term" holdings.</p><p>We have explored the characteristics that distinguish long-term compound interest investors from ordinary large-cap stocks.</p><h2 id=\"id_4089122953\">What Makes a Blue Chip Worth Holding for Decades</h2><p>Blue chips have a reputation for steady earnings growth and dependable dividends, even when the economy hits a rough patch. </p><p>They stand out because they pair solid financials with smart spending decisions. </p><p>Plus, they usually have a competitive edge in their fields.</p><p>Consistent dividends over time reflect a company’s financial stability and commitment to rewarding its shareholders.</p><p>In other words, a blue chip that is in it for the long run focuses on business strength, not just the size of its market capitalisation.</p><h2 id=\"id_3308318457\">Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (SGX: O39), or OCBC – The Dividend Compounder</h2><p>OCBC has a reputation for growing its dividends, and you can see that in the numbers – payouts just keep climbing, even through tough times.</p><p>Total dividend rose from S$0.53 in 2021 to S$0.99 in 2025, almost doubling over four years. </p><p>Even excluding specials, ordinary dividends have held firm at S$0.83 in 2025 vs S$0.85 in 2024.</p><p>But this is where OCBC really earns its “compounder” label – not just by paying dividends, but by being able to afford these payouts.</p><p>OCBC maintains a payout ratio of 60% of net profit, backed by FY2025 earnings of S$7.42 billion and a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 16.9%.</p><p>If you’re looking to create a snowball effect with your wealth, OCBC could be one to look at for its consistent dividends.</p><h2 id=\"id_889561154\">Sembcorp Industries Ltd (SGX: U96) – The Market Leader</h2><p>Sembcorp Industries holds a dominant and leading position in Asia’s energy and urban solutions sectors, with a major focus on the green energy transition.<br/><br/>Sembcorp now holds a dominant position in Singapore’s power generation sector, operating at the regulatory market share cap after building up a 50% stake in Senoko Energy between 2024 and 2025. </p><p>As a major player with solid, long-term energy contracts, it enjoys steady cash flow – something rivals have a tough time matching.</p><p>Looking at FY2025, Sembcorp pulled in a robust underlying net profit of S$1.0 billion.</p><p>Dividends have been climbing too. </p><p>In FY2020, Sembcorp handed out just S$0.04 per share. By FY2025, that had jumped to S$0.25. </p><p>Driving this is the company’s shift towards more reliable earnings from renewables.</p><p>Sembcorp’s scale and reach give it an advantage, so it can keep cash flowing even when the market isn’t so friendly.</p><h2 id=\"id_1974500340\">CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U), or CICT – The Growth Compounder</h2><p>CICT stands out as a long-term earnings growth engine as it has steadily expanded, while also ensuring future growth through acquisitions, asset enhancements, and redevelopment projects.</p><p>The trust’s distribution per unit (DPU) has continued to climb, rising 6.4% year on year (YoY) to S$0.1158 in FY2025.</p><p>The REIT delivered steady top-line growth, with FY2025 gross revenue increasing 2.1% YoY to S$1.62 billion.</p><p>Notably, earnings expanded at a much faster pace than revenue – distributable income surged 14.4% from the previous year to reach S$860.9 million.</p><p>The earnings are also expected to keep growing, with ongoing asset enhancement initiatives at properties such as Capital Tower, Tampines Mall and Lot One Shoppers’ Mall.</p><p>CICT’s sustained performance supports both rising income and long-term capital appreciation.</p><h2 id=\"id_3691057301\">Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) – The Defensive Anchor</h2><p>To many investors, Keppel remains a sturdy, defensive pick largely because it has shed its past dependence on oil.</p><p>It has repositioned itself as a global asset manager, focusing on income streams from infrastructure, real assets, and fund management.</p><p>The shift is beginning to bear fruit. </p><p>In FY2025, net profit from the ‘New Keppel’ core business rose 39% YoY to S$1.1 billion, driven by stronger contributions from its asset management and operating platforms. </p><p>Recurring income also climbed 21% to S$941 million.</p><p>As earnings stabilised, dividends followed suit. </p><p>Keppel lifted its total distribution for FY2025 to S$0.47 per share, up 38% from the previous year. </p><p>With its transformation largely in place, Keppel is now better positioned to deliver consistent income even through periods of market volatility.</p><h2 id=\"id_1161300657\">Why “Permanent” Doesn’t Mean Ignoring the Stock</h2><p>“Permanent” in investing is often associated with a “buy-and-hold” strategy.</p><p>While it refers to a long-term mindset, it certainly does not mean ignoring the stock. </p><p>Turning a blind eye to your holdings can turn temporary volatility into permanent capital loss if business fundamentals change.</p><p>Valuation discipline remains critical when going for investment returns, especially when market sentiment begins to overshadow balance sheet health.<br/><br/>If you plan to hold stocks over the long haul, it helps to keep a close eye on the company’s performance and key metrics.</p><h2 id=\"id_1531104291\"></h2></body></html>","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; 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By FY2025, that had jumped to S$0.25. </p><p>Driving this is the company’s shift towards more reliable earnings from renewables.</p><p>Sembcorp’s scale and reach give it an advantage, so it can keep cash flowing even when the market isn’t so friendly.</p><h2 id=\"id_1974500340\">CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U), or CICT – The Growth Compounder</h2><p>CICT stands out as a long-term earnings growth engine as it has steadily expanded, while also ensuring future growth through acquisitions, asset enhancements, and redevelopment projects.</p><p>The trust’s distribution per unit (DPU) has continued to climb, rising 6.4% year on year (YoY) to S$0.1158 in FY2025.</p><p>The REIT delivered steady top-line growth, with FY2025 gross revenue increasing 2.1% YoY to S$1.62 billion.</p><p>Notably, earnings expanded at a much faster pace than revenue – distributable income surged 14.4% from the previous year to reach S$860.9 million.</p><p>The earnings are also expected to keep growing, with ongoing asset enhancement initiatives at properties such as Capital Tower, Tampines Mall and Lot One Shoppers’ Mall.</p><p>CICT’s sustained performance supports both rising income and long-term capital appreciation.</p><h2 id=\"id_3691057301\">Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) – The Defensive Anchor</h2><p>To many investors, Keppel remains a sturdy, defensive pick largely because it has shed its past dependence on oil.</p><p>It has repositioned itself as a global asset manager, focusing on income streams from infrastructure, real assets, and fund management.</p><p>The shift is beginning to bear fruit. </p><p>In FY2025, net profit from the ‘New Keppel’ core business rose 39% YoY to S$1.1 billion, driven by stronger contributions from its asset management and operating platforms. </p><p>Recurring income also climbed 21% to S$941 million.</p><p>As earnings stabilised, dividends followed suit. </p><p>Keppel lifted its total distribution for FY2025 to S$0.47 per share, up 38% from the previous year. </p><p>With its transformation largely in place, Keppel is now better positioned to deliver consistent income even through periods of market volatility.</p><h2 id=\"id_1161300657\">Why “Permanent” Doesn’t Mean Ignoring the Stock</h2><p>“Permanent” in investing is often associated with a “buy-and-hold” strategy.</p><p>While it refers to a long-term mindset, it certainly does not mean ignoring the stock. </p><p>Turning a blind eye to your holdings can turn temporary volatility into permanent capital loss if business fundamentals change.</p><p>Valuation discipline remains critical when going for investment returns, especially when market sentiment begins to overshadow balance sheet health.<br/><br/>If you plan to hold stocks over the long haul, it helps to keep a close eye on the company’s performance and key metrics.</p><h2 id=\"id_1531104291\"></h2></body></html>\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"LU0532188223.SGD":"JPMorgan Funds - 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They stand out because they pair solid financials with smart spending decisions. Plus, they usually have a competitive edge in their fields.Consistent dividends over time reflect a company’s financial stability and commitment to rewarding its shareholders.In other words, a blue chip that is in it for the long run focuses on business strength, not just the size of its market capitalisation.Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (SGX: O39), or OCBC – The Dividend CompounderOCBC has a reputation for growing its dividends, and you can see that in the numbers – payouts just keep climbing, even through tough times.Total dividend rose from S$0.53 in 2021 to S$0.99 in 2025, almost doubling over four years. Even excluding specials, ordinary dividends have held firm at S$0.83 in 2025 vs S$0.85 in 2024.But this is where OCBC really earns its “compounder” label – not just by paying dividends, but by being able to afford these payouts.OCBC maintains a payout ratio of 60% of net profit, backed by FY2025 earnings of S$7.42 billion and a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 16.9%.If you’re looking to create a snowball effect with your wealth, OCBC could be one to look at for its consistent dividends.Sembcorp Industries Ltd (SGX: U96) – The Market LeaderSembcorp Industries holds a dominant and leading position in Asia’s energy and urban solutions sectors, with a major focus on the green energy transition.Sembcorp now holds a dominant position in Singapore’s power generation sector, operating at the regulatory market share cap after building up a 50% stake in Senoko Energy between 2024 and 2025. As a major player with solid, long-term energy contracts, it enjoys steady cash flow – something rivals have a tough time matching.Looking at FY2025, Sembcorp pulled in a robust underlying net profit of S$1.0 billion.Dividends have been climbing too. In FY2020, Sembcorp handed out just S$0.04 per share. By FY2025, that had jumped to S$0.25. Driving this is the company’s shift towards more reliable earnings from renewables.Sembcorp’s scale and reach give it an advantage, so it can keep cash flowing even when the market isn’t so friendly.CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX: C38U), or CICT – The Growth CompounderCICT stands out as a long-term earnings growth engine as it has steadily expanded, while also ensuring future growth through acquisitions, asset enhancements, and redevelopment projects.The trust’s distribution per unit (DPU) has continued to climb, rising 6.4% year on year (YoY) to S$0.1158 in FY2025.The REIT delivered steady top-line growth, with FY2025 gross revenue increasing 2.1% YoY to S$1.62 billion.Notably, earnings expanded at a much faster pace than revenue – distributable income surged 14.4% from the previous year to reach S$860.9 million.The earnings are also expected to keep growing, with ongoing asset enhancement initiatives at properties such as Capital Tower, Tampines Mall and Lot One Shoppers’ Mall.CICT’s sustained performance supports both rising income and long-term capital appreciation.Keppel Ltd (SGX: BN4) – The Defensive AnchorTo many investors, Keppel remains a sturdy, defensive pick largely because it has shed its past dependence on oil.It has repositioned itself as a global asset manager, focusing on income streams from infrastructure, real assets, and fund management.The shift is beginning to bear fruit. In FY2025, net profit from the ‘New Keppel’ core business rose 39% YoY to S$1.1 billion, driven by stronger contributions from its asset management and operating platforms. Recurring income also climbed 21% to S$941 million.As earnings stabilised, dividends followed suit. Keppel lifted its total distribution for FY2025 to S$0.47 per share, up 38% from the previous year. With its transformation largely in place, Keppel is now better positioned to deliver consistent income even through periods of market volatility.Why “Permanent” Doesn’t Mean Ignoring the Stock“Permanent” in investing is often associated with a “buy-and-hold” strategy.While it refers to a long-term mindset, it certainly does not mean ignoring the stock. Turning a blind eye to your holdings can turn temporary volatility into permanent capital loss if business fundamentals change.Valuation discipline remains critical when going for investment returns, especially when market sentiment begins to overshadow balance sheet health.If you plan to hold stocks over the long haul, it helps to keep a close eye on the company’s performance and key metrics.","news_type":1,"symbols_score_info":{"C38U.SI":1.91,"BN4.SI":1.9,"O39.SI":1.93,"U96.SI":1.92}},"isVote":1,"tweetType":1,"viewCount":217,"authorTweetTopStatus":1,"verified":2,"comments":[{"author":{"id":"3583414482292207","authorId":"3583414482292207","name":"Woodbranch","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/60d7c475430bda5d8c7733c97fb4b6ac","crmLevel":12,"crmLevelSwitch":1,"idStr":"3583414482292207","authorIdStr":"3583414482292207"},"content":"Noticed this problem is quite common. Sometimes the information on dividends is also inaccurate.","text":"Noticed this problem is quite common. 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