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Hey Tigers 🐯 2025 is wrapping up—and what a whirlwind year it has been for global markets.From April’s tariff-driven selloff to Big Tech’s AI-fueled surge, from the Fed’s surprise rate cuts to crypto smashing all-time highs… volatility was the main theme of 2025. And in markets like these, options traders were right at the center of every twist and turn.The Fed delivered rate cuts. Tech stocks roared nearly +60% off spring lows, hitting record highs in October.Concerns over an “AI bubble” then triggered the worst week for tech since April.$S&P 500(.SPX)$ sank sharply in April before rebounding toward double-digit gains by year-end.So now we want to hear from YOU 👇What was your standout options trade of 2025?A perfectly timed win?A smart hedge

Over the past week, Singapore’s stock market quietly delivered another surprise: $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ total return for 2025 has reached 25% (including dividends) — one of the strongest performances in the past 15 years.Not only the large caps, but mid- and small-cap stocks are also up 16% this year, with trading activity clearly heating up.Interestingly, institutional investors were net sellers last week, especially in utilities and S-REITs.But despite the short-term dip, S-REITs still show a nearly 15% total return for 2025, on track for their best year since 2019.✔ The Fed has already cut rates twice this year✔ Markets expect another cut this week✔ Lower rates → lower funding costs → more stable distributions & more acquisition ac

As 2025 enters its final countdown, year-end reflection is more than a ritual — it’s a way to learn, consolidate, and look ahead. Lianhe Zaobao launches “Character of the Year”! What’s the Chinese character that best captures the essence of 2025?This year’s shortlisted characters are: 甲 (60th), 爱 (AI), 威 (Authoritarian), 治 (Regulation), 新 (Lawrence Wong), 荡 (Unrest), 极 (Extreme), 颠 (Decouple), 信 (Scam), 协 (Collaboration)Each reflects a different dimension of the world we lived through — from geopolitical shifts to personal sentiment, from AI breakthroughs to social transformation.🀄 Candidate Characters 甲 (60th) — marks SG’s 60th year of independence, a national milestone.爱 (AI) — “Ai” shares the same pinyin as AI, and DeepSeek’s explosive rise brought AI into everyday life.威 (Authoritarian

$JPMorgan Chase(JPM)$ recently upgraded its ratings on Singapore’s three major banks and SGX, sending new signals to investors! It also forecasts $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ to reach 6,000 points over the next 12 months (previously 5,000 points). While DBS is highly valued, the trend is still upward; OCBC shows stable growth; UOB is better suited for patient investors.Let’s check how JPMorgan expects for major banks and SGX!1. $DBS(D05.SI)$ DBS: PT raised to $70, and expected to reach “overvalued” by December 2026.Quarterly cash dividend commitment: SGD 0.66 per quarter in FY2025, SGD 0.72 per quarter in FY2026 (accounting for 82% of FY2027 EPS).Expected CET

In recent years people have said the SGX was “too quiet,” but this year’s report card has brought market attention back to Singapore.#1 in Southeast Asia! Singapore’s IPO Performance This Year: According to Deloitte’s 2025 Regional IPO Report:As of November 14, Singapore ranked first in Southeast Asia with 9 IPOs raising USD 1.6 billion. Compared to last year’s 4 IPOs totaling USD 34 million, that’s double the number of deals and a 47x surge in funds raised.Even more importantly, post-IPO returns have been strong:📈 Average first-day pop: +12%📈 Average YTD performance: +29%2 Major REITs Became the Backbone of Singapore’s IPO MarketThe spike in fundraising this year mainly came from two large REITs:⭐ 1. $NTT DC REIT USD(NTDU.SI)$ – Focused on dat

The year is almost over—are you still letting your SRS funds just “sit there”? 😴 Actually, now is the perfect window to save on taxes with SRS contributions and optimize your investment allocation!Why SRS is So AttractiveThe Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) is a voluntary retirement savings plan that helps you prepare for retirement and directly reduces your taxable income.Singapore citizens/PRs can contribute up to SGD 15,300 per year, while foreign tax residents can contribute up to SGD 35,700 per year. Marginal tax rate at 15%? Full contribution could save you thousands in taxes 💰.Earnings within your SRS—interest, dividends, capital gains—are completely tax-free until withdrawal, making long-term compounding highly effective.Cash Boost Account: Make Your SRS Money WorkBy linking y

This year’s Black Friday isn’t just about malls and e-commerce slashing prices — many star stocks are also trading at “broken-bone” discounts. So what’s your move: grab the products you’ve been eyeing, or take advantage of oversold stocks for a value/ tactical rebound? Let’s talkBlack Friday Deals: Products Are So Tempting$Lululemon Athletica(LULU)$Clothes, shoes, bags — almost everything is on sale! Plus, members get an extra 15% OFF, and many classics are at the lowest prices of the year.🛍️ The products are easy to buy — the stock, the same. LULU shares are down over 40% YTD.So… Black Friday: buying the clothes or the stock at a “broken-bone” price?$Deckers Outdoor(DECK)$Ugg boots and Hoka shoes are win

As part of Tiger Trade Experience 2025, Tiger Brokers is shining a spotlight on one of our key partners — Fullerton Fund Management. Guided by a disciplined investment approach and a focus on delivering consistent returns, Fullerton empowers investors to navigate changing market conditions with confidence. Attractive Investment Opportunities Still Abound Even In A Low-Interest Rate Environment After a period of high interest rates, the tide is starting to turn. With US Federal Reserve officials pivoting towards interest rate cuts, we may be entering a new phase of the interest rate cycle. We have seen Singapore’s T-bill yields declined since the start of 2025. As of end September 2025, the cut-off yield on the 6-month Singapore T-bill was at 1.41%* versus 2.65%* in end March 2025. And now,

Sentiment in Singapore’s property market has been increasingly steady and optimistic. In the latest quarter, the NUS Real Estate Sentiment Index (RESI) jumped from 5.7 to 6.1. Not only has current sentiment improved, expectations for the next six months have also strengthened across the board.The standout segment is Core Central Region (CCR) luxury homes, with a net positive sentiment of 60%. Suburban homes remain at around 40% positive sentiment, and office properties have turned positive for the first time in two years.For Singaporeans, investing in property is nothing new. Even when people only have a few hundred dollars to spare, many already think about putting some money into REITs. With property sentiment recovering, REITs may look even more promising.Besides REITs, some people inve

Some say that a market crash is the best opportunity for ordinary people to make money. Most retail investors have small capital and average trading skills, so they rarely make significant profits in normal markets. But a crash is different — after a major plunge or even a 50% wipeout, going all-in can lead to outsized gains.But how can you tell whether something is truly a market crash? And when should you start bottom-fishing?For most investors, the biggest question during a downturn is when to buy the dip. If you buy too early, the volatility will shred your nerves; buy too late, and you miss the bottom — or hesitate to buy during the rebound. Either way, you end up making nothing.Some say sentiment is the key to judging whether it’s time to bottom-fish and whether the situation qualifi