Hi MGM, I know what you mean, let me try to help.

My trust account in sg broker used to return about 1%+ pa, monthly credit. However, since a few months back, I dont remember exactly when, the broker ceased active management of the trust funds, therefore, the return is now similar to sg savings a/c rate, e.g. about 0.3%.

As for opening of sg bank account, yes, you will need it, unless your broker allows direct TT to their bank account. Some do, but still, whether it's a good method for you, only you can decide.

Hope this helps.

Good move, even if u don't do anything with your sgd in trading account, it still performs pretty well compared to myr

Now seriously, dividends will be paid to your sgx trading account.

I believe so. Similar to hk. Kl, on the other hand, not so true, as living areas are larger, more comfortable.

I tend to compare kl malls with sg and hk malls, the latter are more crowded.

Just my observations.

Guys, I hv a noob question. I just sold accordia yesterday, I know I'm not getting dividend bacause ex date today.

Today price dropped 4%. If I buy today, will I get dividend? If not, when is the last date to buy in order to get dividend?

Thanks.

I know I don't get dividend because I sold yesterday.

So if I bought yesterday and sold same day yesterday, can get dividend?

If I buy today, will I get dividend?

Edit: I'm trying to find out when is the threshold date to own shares in order to get dividend.

Thanks.

This post has been edited by wjchay: Dec 2 2016, 10:05 AM

Yes I know same day profit is near impossible. Today's ex date. Buy today and hold for long term, can get div?

Edit: I want to keep this one long term, so it's it that I buy today I can't get dividend ?

This post has been edited by wjchay: Dec 2 2016, 10:18 AM

Yes I know, I'm referring to the current dividend for today's ex date.

When is the last day to own in order to get this dividend?

Ok so I hv to own the shares from at least yesterday or earlier, until today in order to get the current dividend.

I suppose sgx process happens during yesterday market close for those entitled for dividend.

Thanks.

Depends on your investments style, if u buy small amounts, forumers here recommend standard chartered, lower brokerage, but for me, I'm fine with 0.18%, I'm using KE.

I just use basic sma, candlestick, etc. Nothing fancy, although there's plenty more available.

For news, I get remisier support and external sites.

I got frasers centrepoint Ltd, divvy coming

Ltd, divvy end next month. I hope I'm lucky to get some today, wait it out till ex-date.

Edit: sorry I forgot this is reit thread.

This post has been edited by wjchay: Dec 20 2016, 09:35 PM

Cmt is at PB 1 now, very close to 1 year low of 1.87, anyone collecting?

I just got partial filled for croesus, looking forward to next divvy.

I'm no sifu, but ever since I started with sgx especially sreit late last year, it has given me good returns. I wish I started earlier. Bursa, on the other hand, not so good to me.

Good luck.

Can still top up now at 0.86 for 4.1% dividend!

My previous cost was 0.8 My brokerage is just 0.18%, so just topped up Lets hope trump don't do anything silly for next few days.

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This post has been edited by wjchay: Feb 14 2017, 03:49 PM

Croesus 0.036 divvy, ex date 20/02/2017, comes to about 4.1% at current price, anyone buying?

Edit: its like a mini sale going on today

This post has been edited by wjchay: Feb 14 2017, 03:48 PM

It's feasible, not for the usual investment objectives but for satisfying hand itchyness. I have done this several times using spare funds, just touch and go, quickie money. These are my idle funds, as I'm never 100% invested.

If hand itchy, check out IREIT. If 2016 is to be used as benchmark, there could be a 4% divvy coming end Aug/early Sep based on last closing price. However, there are other factors to consider:
- forex
- price now almost hitting 1 year high

Today price might drop a bit? I heard on local news that European index dropped yesterday.

Recent/Not so recent:
https://www.fool.sg/2017/04/26/ireit-global...ness-right-now/
https://www.reitsweek.com/2017/05/dbs-turns...ng-vacancy.html
https://www.reitsweek.com/2017/05/ireit-glo...or-1q-2017.html


Disclaimer: I do not own any IREIT shares, but my hands are itchy too.