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    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-24 13:31

      Genting’s "Valley of Death" Warning (SGX Daily Stock Review 24 Dec)🦖 EP1338

      🟩 Is your portfolio ready for the "Strategic Divergence" coming in 2026? While the markets are quiet for the holidays, massive moves are happening under the hood that could redefine your dividend income next year. A surprising beat in US GDP—hitting 4.3% against expectations—is threatening to keep interest rates "Higher for Longer," putting immediate pressure on Singapore REITs and mortgage holders just as we head into the new year. In this special Christmas Eve breakdown, we unwrap three critical stories reshaping the SGX landscape. We analyze Sembcorp’s bold but debt-heavy acquisition in Australia, dissect why City Developments Limited (CDL) suddenly popped 6% in a sleepy market, and expose the "Valley of Death" cash flow trap facing Genting Singapore. Plus, we reveal why major analysts
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      Genting’s "Valley of Death" Warning (SGX Daily Stock Review 24 Dec)🦖 EP1338
    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-24 13:21

      Genting’s "Valley of Death" Warning (SGX Daily Stock Review 24 Dec)🦖 EP1338

      🟩 Is your portfolio ready for the "Strategic Divergence" coming in 2026? While the markets are quiet for the holidays, massive moves are happening under the hood that could redefine your dividend income next year. A surprising beat in US GDP—hitting 4.3% against expectations—is threatening to keep interest rates "Higher for Longer," putting immediate pressure on Singapore REITs and mortgage holders just as we head into the new year. In this special Christmas Eve breakdown, we unwrap three critical stories reshaping the SGX landscape. We analyze Sembcorp’s bold but debt-heavy acquisition in Australia, dissect why City Developments Limited (CDL) suddenly popped 6% in a sleepy market, and expose the "Valley of Death" cash flow trap facing Genting Singapore. Plus, we reveal why major analysts
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      Genting’s "Valley of Death" Warning (SGX Daily Stock Review 24 Dec)🦖 EP1338
    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-23 13:22

      Warning: Don’t Buy S-REITs Until You Watch This | SGX Daily Stock Analysis 23 Dec 2025 🦖EP1333

      🟩 Is the Singapore stock market topping out, or is this just the beginning of a massive rally? With the Straits Times Index (STI) hovering near historical highs, many investors are caught between the fear of missing out and the fear of a sudden crash. In this video, we cut through the noise to analyze whether today’s market signals a dangerous bubble or a rare opportunity for disciplined wealth accumulation. If you are sitting on cash and wondering if you've missed the boat, this market update is critical for your next move. We dive deep into the specific numbers driving today’s headlines, including Singapore Airlines’ latest dividend payout and the massive "REIT Rain" distributing over S$400 million to investors. Beyond the headlines, we examine the shifting dynamics between local banks l
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      Warning: Don’t Buy S-REITs Until You Watch This | SGX Daily Stock Analysis 23 Dec 2025 🦖EP1333
    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-21

      DBS vs UOB: Why The Divergence is Widening | Weekly Stock Ups and Downs 21 Dec 2025 🦖 EP1328

      *** PERSONAL IGGY'S NOTE: If you look at the raw data models (like the ones I shared), they are currently flashing red on UOB. They flag it as 'overvalued' relative to its history and prefer OCBC for its momentum. If you were trading purely on numbers, you'd swap UOB for OCBC today. But here is the caveat: these algorithms can be blunt instruments. For example, the model flags UOB for 'burning cash'—but banks are supposed to deploy cash (lend it) to make money! It also penalizes UOB for lower margins, failing to account for its specific growth phase. The model sees 'weakness,' but I see a 'cyclical lag' that offers deep value. So, while I am adding OCBC to my portfolio to capture its current strength (respecting the data), I am not rejecting UOB. I am holding it as a value play. The lesson
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      DBS vs UOB: Why The Divergence is Widening | Weekly Stock Ups and Downs 21 Dec 2025 🦖 EP1328
    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-21

      The “Dividend Hunter” Screener (Finding Hidden Gems) (Masterclass Series 3/3) 🦖 EP1326

      🟩 Are you stuck in the "Blue Chip Loop," buying the same banks and telcos just because they're familiar, while smart money is quietly finding 6% yields in boring, overlooked sectors? Most retail investors in Singapore crowd into DBS or Singtel, completely missing out on stable industrial REITs and business trusts that pay reliable dividends without the headlines. The problem isn't a lack of good stocks on the SGX; it's the lack of a system to find them without spending hours reading annual reports. In this finale of our Investor’s Toolkit Masterclass, I reveal my personal "one-minute workflow" for filtering the entire Singapore market—over 700 stocks—down to a gold list of five to ten high-quality winners. We move beyond simple luck and start using institutional-grade screening tools to st
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      The “Dividend Hunter” Screener (Finding Hidden Gems) (Masterclass Series 3/3) 🦖 EP1326
    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-19

      Warning: The UOB "Value Trap" & Cash Burn | SGX Daily Stock Analysis 19 Dec 2025 🦖 EP1325

      🟩 The Singapore market is currently telling two dangerous stories at once, and if you're not careful, you could misread the headlines and hurt your portfolio. We are seeing a violent divergence in the local banking sector—while DBS and OCBC are hitting all-time highs, UOB is being punished for a massive earnings miss. This "decoupling" is rare, and it's tempting many investors to make a classic mistake: buying the laggard just because it looks "cheap" on paper. But is UOB actually a bargain, or is it a value trap waiting to burn through your cash? In this video, we cut through the noise to explain exactly why the banks are splitting, why "boring" blue chips like ST Engineering are suddenly raining special dividends, and why Keppel REIT’s controversial acquisition might actually be a gift f
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      Warning: The UOB "Value Trap" & Cash Burn | SGX Daily Stock Analysis 19 Dec 2025 🦖 EP1325
    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-19

      Warning: The UOB "Value Trap" & Cash Burn | SGX Daily Stock Analysis 19 Dec 2025 🦖 EP1325

      🟩 The Singapore market is currently telling two dangerous stories at once, and if you're not careful, you could misread the headlines and hurt your portfolio. We are seeing a violent divergence in the local banking sector—while DBS and OCBC are hitting all-time highs, UOB is being punished for a massive earnings miss. This "decoupling" is rare, and it's tempting many investors to make a classic mistake: buying the laggard just because it looks "cheap" on paper. But is UOB actually a bargain, or is it a value trap waiting to burn through your cash? In this video, we cut through the noise to explain exactly why the banks are splitting, why "boring" blue chips like ST Engineering are suddenly raining special dividends, and why Keppel REIT’s controversial acquisition might actually be a gift f
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      Warning: The UOB "Value Trap" & Cash Burn | SGX Daily Stock Analysis 19 Dec 2025 🦖 EP1325
    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-17

      DBS vs UOB: The 31% Gap & The $40.80 Target (SGX Stock News 17 Dec 2025) 🦖 EP1321

      🟩 Waking up to see DBS hitting record highs while your UOB position bleeds red is a terrifying feeling for any Singaporean investor. In 2025, we are witnessing a massive 30% performance gap between our local banks, leading many to ask a dangerous question: "Did I pick the wrong horse?" This video tackles the anxiety of holding laggards while the rest of the market rallies, and investigates whether your retirement capital is actually at risk or if you are staring at a misunderstood opportunity. We go beyond the headlines to explain the historic "decoupling" happening in the SGX right now. I break down the specific credit risks weighing on UOB versus the wealth management engine driving DBS, and why the market is pricing them so differently. We also dive into Singtel's massive S$6.4 billion
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      DBS vs UOB: The 31% Gap & The $40.80 Target (SGX Stock News 17 Dec 2025) 🦖 EP1321
    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-16

      CPF vs. SGX Stocks: The $75,000 "Safety" Cost (Iggy's Insights) | 🦖 #TheInvestingIguana EP1320

      🟩 Is the "safe path" to retirement actually the most dangerous route you can take? For most Singaporeans, the standard strategy has always been maximizing CPF, buying savings bonds, and paying off the HDB flat. But with core inflation stubbornly eroding purchasing power and the cost of living sprinting ahead, a 4% risk-free return might no longer be enough to keep your head above water. In this deep dive, we strip away the emotional comfort of cash to reveal the harsh mathematical reality facing everyone in the 45+ bracket: avoiding the stock market could cost you over $75,000 in lost opportunity. In this video, I break down the "Fear Gap" and compare the real returns of a CPF-focused retirement against an equity-focused strategy using the Straits Times Index (STI). We analyze the hidden d
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      CPF vs. SGX Stocks: The $75,000 "Safety" Cost (Iggy's Insights) | 🦖 #TheInvestingIguana EP1320
    • The Investing IguanaThe Investing Iguana
      ·12-15

      Why I Avoid ESR (Despite Cash): SGX Daily Stock Update 15 Dec 🦖 EP1317

      🟩 You wake up, check your phone, and the screen is red. The STI cools off after Friday’s big rally, and suddenly the questions hit: is this just profit-taking, or the start of something uglier for dividend investors who rely on CPF, SRS, and SGX income stocks? In this episode, Iggy breaks down what really matters behind the headlines: ESR-REIT’s asset sales (and what “capital recycling” signals for future DPU), ST Engineering’s US lawsuit risk (and why legal headlines can trigger overreactions), and OUE REIT’s new unsecured loan (and what higher funding costs can do to distributions). The goal is simple: separate fear from fundamentals, and spot where risk is rising before it shows up in the dividend. Watch the full analysis to get the exact Buy/Sell verdict for each name, plus what to wat
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      Why I Avoid ESR (Despite Cash): SGX Daily Stock Update 15 Dec 🦖 EP1317
       
       
       
       

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