ES3, LGSDE & LGSDBF Analysis: Navigating the STI’s 5000 Peak | 🦖 EP1409 #investingiguana

The Investing Iguana

🟩 The Straits Times Index has flirted with the massive 5,000-point milestone, creating a dangerous dilemma for retirees. If you are managing a $500,000 retirement engine, you are currently stuck between the momentum of a record-breaking run and the cold data suggesting a historical peak. This isn't just about chasing gains anymore; it’s a forensic audit of how your nest egg behaves when the easy money phase ends and volatility begins

In this deep dive, I strip away the "record high" headlines to compare three distinct paths for your capital: the passive tracking of the ES3 ETF, the active growth potential of LGSDE, and the defensive utility of short-duration bonds like LGSDBF. We analyze the impact of the MAS "Hawkish Hold" on bank dividends and calculate whether a 3.6% yield is enough to justify the risk of a double-digit correction in 2026.

Read the full in-depth article with video at

YOUTUBE ➡️ https://youtu.be/ozAKFJtHlQ8

SUBSTACK ➡️ https://open.substack.com/pub/investingiguana/p/the-iguanas-guide-to-a-s500k-nest?r=5enmf1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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