Straits Times Index Finally Hitting An All Time High
3rd July 2025 marks a historic moment for Singapore’s stock market. The Straits Times Index (STI) has finally broken past its long-standing ceiling and closed at a new all-time high of 4019.57 points. For years, the STI has lagged behind other global indices, frequently described as "boring", "defensive", or "undervalued", often trapped between 3000 and 3400. Some others even nicknamed it the "Super Terrible Index". However now, after what feels like a long, frustrating wait, I have finally witnessed a psychological and technical breakthrough and it feels both exciting and oddly sobering. As someone who has been building a dividend-oriented portfolio in Singapore for years, this moment is more than just a number. It feels like validation, a recognition that Singapore-listed companies are not stagnant, and that patience can eventually be rewarded. It is a reminder that value and yield still matter in the long run. I have been collecting di...