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Risks to consider: Investing in REITs exposes investors to property sector risks, including fluctuations in market demand and supply. External factors such as economic downturns can impact property values and occupancy rates, which in turn affect dividend payouts.
Dividend Stocks and the Stock Market
Another compelling alternative is investment in dividend-paying stocks within the Singapore stock market, particularly through the Straits Times Index (STI) tracker. Companies, especially in the banking sector, have demonstrated resilience and growth, often increasing dividends in tandem with profit expansion.