STI Slides 2.1%, DBS at $55: Is This a Buy-the-Dip Moment?

SATS fell 5.9%, while Singapore Airlines dropped 4.7%. The three banks — DBS, OCBC and UOB — also closed lower, dragging the index to 4,890. In contrast, ST Engineering gained 2.8%, reflecting a rotation into defense amid geopolitical tension. With oil elevated and investors shifting toward Treasuries and gold, would you buy the dip? Who is your add-choice?

Mkt sentiment.. Sti impact by bank counter .
avatarkoolgal
06:26

Why DBS Slide Is A Golden Opportunity

🌟🌟🌟The Year of the Fire Horse has just delivered a classic Black Swan event.  As of March 2, the Straits Times Index (STI) had slid to 4,890, dragged down by a 5.9% plunge in SATS and a 4.7% drop in Singapore Airlines.  While the weak hands are panic selling at the worst possible moment, I am standing there with a bucket, ready to be greedy while others are fearful. The Banking Bastion: DBS at SGD 55 is a Wonderful Price  JPMorgan's SGD 70 target price for DBS:  When a titan like JPMorgan sets a target price for $DBS(D05.SI)$  it is not looking at the current headlines.  It is looking at the structural earnings power of DBS.  JPMorgan believes that DBS is transitioning from a regi
Why DBS Slide Is A Golden Opportunity
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It's probably best to wait. While the STI is cheaper today, the 2.09% drop was driven by high-stakes geopolitical tension, not just market noise. Be patience!
avatarxc__
03-02 23:48

STI Crashes 2.2% on Iran War Fears: Grab DBS at $55 Before It Skyrockets? 💥📉

$Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ Buckle up, investors! The Straits Times Index took a nasty hit today, plunging 2.2% to close at 4,883 amid escalating US-Iran tensions that's got oil spiking and everyone scrambling for safe havens like gold and Treasuries. 😱 But hey, is this the perfect storm for a buy-the-dip frenzy? With banks like DBS sliding to $55.63 (down 2.6%), airlines getting hammered, and defense plays like ST Engineering bucking the trend with a solid 2.8% gain, there's rotation happening faster than you can say "geopolitical chaos." Let's dive deep into why this dip might be your golden ticket – or a trap to avoid. 🚀 First off, the big picture: Oil's up a whopping 6.6% to $71.46 per barrel thanks to strikes disrupting crude flows throug
STI Crashes 2.2% on Iran War Fears: Grab DBS at $55 Before It Skyrockets? 💥📉
avatarSHANEPNSTOCK
03-02 23:08
I will go into gold using 20% of my capital. 30% into sembcorp while waiting for good news. Balance 50% to spread purchase in SIA share. 
avatarJacob2020
03-02 22:59
Dbs for $50 please. UOB for $30
avatarZYLee
03-02 19:52
【Voting Post】Just picked up 100 shares of DBS at 57.92. 📉 Still holding strong. I know the FY2025 numbers show a bit of a dip, and seeing the Big Three in the red today might look scary to some. But after digging into the results, I’m not sweating this drop at all. Here’s why I’m holding my ground: That 38% Dividend Boost: DBS is still the "Dividend King" for a reason. Missing Q4 estimates is a short-term hurdle, but that payout hike tells me the management isn't worried about their long-term cash flow. The "Dip" is Relative: My entry at 57.920 might be underwater right now, but for a bank as well-capitalized as DBS, these fluctuations are part of the cycle. I’m playing the long game here. Market Overreaction?: It feels like the market is reacting heavily to the 2026 "cautious outlook," but if you're l
avatarkoolgal
03-02 19:23
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avatardeston
03-02 11:43
Gotta be a buy the dip situation. Sure to bounce back. 
avatarLandYeti
03-02 05:45
Biscuits and gravy are a sure thing
avatarSuccess88
03-01 22:33
I believe due to war the bank stock will drop tomorrow and will buy the dip for OCBC
avatartrex88
02-28 14:04
If i have 10k cash, i would wait for more dip before firing
DBS at 5% dividend yield would be good to buy the dip
avatariamme
02-27
Uob seems to be a good buy now with the price drop
avatarAqa
02-26
Will add OCBC as it's the lowest shrew price of the 3 bank
avatarkoolgal
02-26
🌟🌟Which Singapore Bank is the undervalued gem?  Honestly,  they are all undervalued gems. The broad picture is clear across DBS, OCBC and UOB: Strong fundamentals but temporary sentiment dip.  Earnings were not disastrous.  They were simply not perfect & the market can be a drama queen. Dividend engines -  All 3 continue to give reliable, growing dividends. Regional dominance - Each bank is  a fortress in its own right, with scale, capital strength & decades of trust. Macro tailwinds ahead - Stabilising interest rates, resilient ASEAN growth & strong wealth management flows support future earnings. Behind the drama, these 3 banks are still the same dependable, dividend paying, region dominating giants they were last week.  Their fundamentals
avatarAlubin
02-26
Definitely $DBS(D05.SI)$, any drop is an increase of dividend since this bank stock is so stonks. Definitely a piece of my long term portfolio be it for growth or dividends.