{
  "id": 17725638,
  "title": "Singapore stocks beat Wall Street over the last five years | Investing basics explained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/singapore-stocks-beat-wall-street-over-the-last-five-years-investing",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-02T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times Business",
    "slug": "straits-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/business/singapore-stocks-beat-wall-street-over-the-last-five-years-investing-basics-explained"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore's stock market has outperformed Wall Street over the past five years, according to Emelia Tan, director of capital market development at Singapore Exchange (SGX). Hosts Kai Wen and Sue-Ann Tan discuss the popularity of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and the potential for higher returns on the SGX compared to the US stock market. Diversification of investment portfolios is also highlighted as an important strategy. The podcast provides general information and should not be relied upon for making investment decisions; consulting a qualified financial advisor is advised.",
  "summary": "ETFs, REITs, SSBs, T-bills - what do they all mean?",
  "key_points": [
    "Singapore stock market outperformed Wall Street over 5 years",
    "Emelia Tan, SGX director, discusses ETF popularity",
    "Diversification advised for investment portfolios"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The recent performance of Singaporean equities relative to US markets highlights the growing importance of portfolio diversification through exchange-traded funds for investors seeking alternative returns.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindu BusinessLine",
        "title": "Wall Street rushes in with bullish calls on India’s top bourse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/wall-street-rushes-in-with-bullish-calls-on-indias-top-bourse",
        "published": "2026-11-02T05:43:27.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}