Want Both Dividends & Growth! How Long Have You Held Your Longest SG Stock?

This week, $YZJ Shipbldg SGD(BS6.SI)$ saw major stock volatility after its earnings release: it plunged yesterday and rebounded 2.76% today. So far this year, YTD gains are 18%, and last year it surged an incredible 116%! 💥

YZJ recorded $2.17 billion in orders in the first 9 months, four times its first-half total, bringing the total order book to $22.83 billion. However, its dividend yield among SG stocks isn’t very high, at around 3%.

Many think US stocks offer higher gains, but some SG stocks are also shining: For example, $PropNex(OYY.SI)$ has risen 150% YTD, with a dividend yield of about 4%!

As some investors say: “Compounding is the eighth wonder of the world.”

Buffett once said: “If you’re not willing to own a stock for 10 years, don’t even think about owning it for 10 minutes.” This isn’t just a mindset—it’s a strategy to let a company’s value be recognized by the market over time.

Think about it: dividends + holding for the long term—could this be a slow magic for building wealth? ✨ Plus, SG stocks have tax-free dividends—corporate profits are already taxed, and individuals receive dividends completely tax-free, another small advantage for long-term investors.

So, what’s the longest-held Singapore stock in your portfolio?

How long have you held it? Is it for dividends, growth, or both?

Do you plan to hold stocks for 10 years or longer?

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# Dividends & Growth: What’s Your Longest-Held SG Stock?

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  • koolgal
    ·11-20
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    🌟🌟🌟There are investments & there are cornerstones.  For me that cornerstone has always been $DBS(D05.SI)$ . It is more than just a stock. DBS is synonymous with the success of Singapore as a global financial powerhouse!

    Founded to support Singapore's industrialisation , DBS has grown alongside the nation's economic progress & is seen by many as reflecting Singapore's financial growth.

    As my oldest holding, DBS is a testament to the power of long term belief and that conviction is paying off in a huge way.

    I am so happy that DBS has rewarded me well, not only with capital growth but with great dividends and even bonus shares too.

    I am up a massive 131% on my DBS investment , a return that speaks volumes about DBS's phenomenal growth & Singapore's strength as a global financial hub.

    As Charlie Munger likes to say The Big Money is not in the buying & selling but in the waiting.

    Go Long Go Strong Go DBS

    @Tiger_SG @TigerStars @Tiger_comments @TigerClub @CaptainTiger

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    • koolgalReplying toicycrystal
      Appreciate your support 🥰🥰🥰
      11-26
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    • koolgalReplying toicycrystal
      My pleasure 😍😍😍
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      Appreciate your support 🥰🥰🥰
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  • icycrystal
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    @Universe宇宙 @rL @HelenJanet @Zarkness @LMSunshine @Aqa @Shyon @koolgal @SPACE ROCKET @nomadic_m @GoodLife99

    what’s the longest-held Singapore stock in your portfolio?

    How long have you held it? Is it for dividends, growth, or both?

    Do you plan to hold stocks for 10 years or longer?

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    • Shyon
      Nice one
      11-20
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    • Universe宇宙
      [ShakeHands]
      11-20
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    • koolgal
      Thanks 🥰🥰🥰
      11-20
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  • Shyon
    ·11-20
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    I hold a position in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding $YZJ Shipbldg SGD(BS6.SI)$ , so this week’s volatility definitely stood out. Despite the post-earnings drop, the rebound and solid YTD performance remind me why I’m comfortable holding it. The order book is strong, and even though the dividend yield isn’t high, I still see it as a steady long-term play.

    Singapore stocks give me a good mix of stability and tax-free dividends, which really help compounding. I hold a few SG names for both growth and income, and my longest-held one has been in my portfolio for several years. I don’t trade these often—I mainly let the dividends and business growth do the work.

    I’m also open to holding quality stocks for 10 years or longer as long as fundamentals stay solid. Compounding needs time, and combining dividends with patient holding remains one of my favorite ways to build wealth.

    @TigerStars @Tiger_comments @Tiger_SG $YZJ Shipbldg SGD(BS6.SI)$

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    • koolgal
      Congratulations on your winning trade 💐💐💐
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    • ShyonReplying toicycrystal
      [Great] [Great] [Great]
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  • Aqa
    ·11-19
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    The longest-held Singapore stock one can have is $OCBC Bank(O39.SI)$. Is was incorporated during the Great Depression on 31 October 1932. It was a merger of 3 Hokkien banks dating back to 1912. During those years we held the share certificates of the bank to prove our ownership. OCBC has acquired more banks and grown steadily over the century, surviving the Second World War. This is a resilient and solid bank as good as gold. We keep it for the reliable twice-yearly dividend income. Even if one only started investing in OCBC 10 years ago, the total dividends collected and the growth in share price would amount to 119% gain over the initial cost. That translates into a compound annual growth rate of 8.2% over 10 years, well beating the long-term inflation rate. Thanks @Tiger_SG @TigerStars @icycrystal @1PC
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    • icycrystal
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    • 1PC
      😱😳 Congratulations 🎉👏 on Holding on to OCBC 💪
      11-19
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  • koolgal
    ·11-20
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    🌟🌟🌟 $YZJ Shipbldg SGD(BS6.SI)$ holds a special place in my heart as it has rewarded me three fold through its 2 spin offs  in addition to capital growth and dividends .

    As China's largest and most efficient private shipbuilder , YZJ isn't just about building ships .  It is also about building wealth.

    What makes YZJ special is its exceptional efficiency and cost control.  YZJ operates with an owner oriented mindset from top to bottom , which fosters  high productivity and lower operating costs .  This superior operational efficiency translates into consistently higher profit margins , with recent gross margins reaching a record 35%.

    The creation and spinoffs of YZJ Financial and YZJ Maritime are smart capital allocation strategies .  It allows each business unit to grow with a focused independent management team.

    I have held YZJ since 2022 & simply let the magic of compounding happen over time. 

    @Tiger_SG @TigerStars @Tiger_comments @TigerClub @CaptainTiger

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  • LazyCat Invests
    ·11-20
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    I bought DBS during the COVID period around the $15-20+ range. Held it till now and the capital gains and dividend return (around 15+% yield on cost) is phenomenal. Will continue holding it for the long term as there is hardly much chance to get it at these prices. However, may sell some for rebalancing purpose in the future.
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  • Roaringeagle
    ·11-19
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    the longest holding share I have is OCBC, I bought it at around $5 more than 10 years ago. can't remember when I bought it. but will continue to hold for next foreseeable future
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  • LiverpoolRed
    ·11-19
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    The longest stock that I had held on is OCBC. I had bought it during SAR in year 2003. I still remember the price I bought is $6. I had collected the dividend for more than 20 years. However, I had reinvested the dividends to buy more shares. I am still holding on to it now.
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  • The longest-held Singapore stocks should be those that have been in a trading halt for an extended period, such as $Hyflux(600.SI)$ , $EC World Reit(BWCU.SI)$ and maybe $Dasin Retail Tr(CEDU.SI)$ , right? [Thinking] This is because they cannot be sold!
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  • BTS
    ·11-21
    Singtel (Z74) has been held since 2017, offering both dividends and moderate growth potential

    As a leading Asian tech group, Singtel operates across Asia, Australia, and Africa, serving over 800 million mobile customers in 20 countries with mobile, broadband, TV, and enterprise solutions, including cloud, data hosting, workforce mobility, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity

    The company provides a steady dividend yield and moderate capital appreciation potential, making it appealing for both income and growth

    Holding stocks like Singtel for 10 years or longer makes sense, as they offer consistent dividends and growth potential, allowing for dividend compounding and long-term market resilience。。。

    Singtel is dedicated to continuous innovation, leveraging technology to create exciting customer experiences, support digital transformation, and contribute to building a sustainable, digital future
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    @Snowwhite

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  • KienBoon
    ·11-20
    Hi. I first bought OCBC in 2020. Have been holding on to it and adding progressively as well. OCBC is strong bank in SG and dividend is quite good in comparison to many other listed co. Will try to buy 100 shares per mth moving forward. Target to accumulate it further for the next 5 yrs. Hope that OCBC will continue to progress well with its strong leadership and direction. cheers. [Smile] [Smile] [Smile]
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  • 1PC
    ·11-20
    The longest stock held is Keppel BN4 [Happy] This is definitely Long Term , already more than 10 yrs [Tongue]... I didn't know I could do it but I Did 💪. Along the way, Keppel not only rewarded me with Dividends but also other Free shares too 🥳 No regrets, Glad [Smile] that I bought this stock  💪 @koolgal @Aqa @DiAngel @Shyon @JC888 @Barcode @Shernice軒嬣 2000
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  • icycrystal
    ·11-20
    I think $Mapletree Ind Tr(ME8U.SI)$ should be the longest. tend to hold it as long as possible [Grin] [Grin] [Grin]
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    • icycrystalReplying tokoolgal
      [Heart] [Heart] [Heart]
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    • koolgal
      Congratulations on your winning stock and many more to come 🎉🎉🎉
      11-20
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  • 北极篂
    ·11-20
    YZJ 这周的走势,说真的完全就是“情绪坐过山车”。财报明明不差,订单从年初一路累积到 228 亿美元,前三季的 21.7 亿美元更是上半年的四倍,说明造船需求根本没冷过。但市场就是这样,涨多了就挑剔,一点不如预期就先砸盘,昨天暴跌、今天马上回弹 2.76%,非常典型的获利回吐 + 技术性修复。


    不过老实讲,YZJ 的问题不在基本面,而是在估值和预期。去年涨了 116%,今年再涨 18%,市场难免会担心“高位震荡”。再加上股息率只有约 3%,对那些追求现金流的投资者来说吸引力不算特别强。


    反观 PropNex,今年 150% 的涨幅配上 4% 的股息,简直是把“价值+成长”玩到极致。很多人喜欢美股的爆发力,但其实新加坡市场也有这种慢慢积累、突然起飞的黑马股。


    我越来越相信,股息 + 长期持有真的像一种“慢速魔法”。复利、免税股息、时间三者加在一起,比追短线更容易睡得安稳。
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  • Chrishust
    ·11-20
    $YZJ Shipbldg CNY(SO7.SI)$ is a ship building company the main characteristic of this stock which is of interest is its dividend paying status which resulted in an increase in share price on rumours of higher shipping volumes. Long term this stock is in decline with a declining economic outlook and reduced share expectations for shipping and shipbuilding
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  • ECLC
    ·11-20
    Longest-held SG stock in portfolio is Aims APAC reit and bought it for its high dividend yield several years ago. Hold some long term and traded some for quick profits.
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  • L.Lim
    ·11-20
    I've held $ParkwayLife Reit(C2PU.SI)$ for years now, nothing too exciting, fairly reliable. I agree with having some dividends, growth is nice but takes more time, energy and effort.

    I do agree with the Buffett line for most parts. But once in a blue moon, I pop into roller coaster stocks to get a quick profit, I do think that is ill-disciplined of me, but it gives me some action (because I tend to go for companies with solid fundamentals and just stick with them for the long term).

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  • chaicka
    ·11-19
    OCBC has been my longest holding SG stock for approximately 4+ years after adjusting my strategies. I have adopted strategy of combination of dividend, growth and ride-the-waves for this OCBC stock. I believe that each market and stock should have its own strategy for optimal results inline with objective set.
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  • Cadi Poon
    ·11-19
    正如一些投資者所說:“複利是世界第八大奇蹟。”

    巴菲特曾說:“如果你不願意持有一隻股票10年,那就別想擁有它10分鐘。”這不僅僅是一種心態——這是一種讓公司價值隨着時間的推移得到市場認可的策略

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  • TimothyX
    ·11-19
    YZJ前9個月的訂單爲21.7億美元,是上半年總額的四倍,訂單總額達到228.3億美元。然而,其在新加坡股票中的股息收益率並不是很高,約爲3%。
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