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3 Smart Principles for Investing in Singapore

Learn three essential principles from the CPF Board to build a resilient investment portfolio in Singapore.

Understanding Your Investment Time Horizon

A longer time horizon may give you more flexibility to consider options with varying risk levels. If you are saving for a short-term goal such as taking a vacation or an upcoming home renovation, you may want to consider short-term investments that can be easily converted to cash.

An investor in Singapore reviewing a financial plan with a diversified portfolio chart.

The Role of Diversification

By investing in a mixture of assets, you can lower the risk of having all your earnings wiped out due to a single market downturn. To apply diversification to your portfolio, consider spreading your money across different assets such as stocks, bonds, Exchange-Traded Funds, or unit trusts.

How does a longer investment time horizon affect my choices?

A longer time horizon may provide you with more flexibility to consider investment options with varying risk levels.

What should I do if I have a short-term savings goal?

If you are saving for a short-term goal like a vacation or an upcoming home renovation, consider short-term investments that can be easily converted to cash.

How does diversification help protect my portfolio?

Diversifying your portfolio by investing in a mixture of assets can lower the risk of having all your earnings wiped out due to a single market downturn.

What types of assets can I use for diversification?

You can spread your money across different assets, including stocks, bonds, Exchange-Traded Funds, and unit trusts.