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Warning: The "Silent Killer" in Your Dividend Portfolio (Masterclass Series 1/3)

A practical guide to avoiding high‑yield dividend traps and protecting your income returns.

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Dec 12, 2025
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If you have been investing in the Singapore market for more than a year, you have probably felt the sting of a “Yield Trap.”

You know the story. You see a REIT with a juicy 8% yield. It looks perfect. It pays more than your CPF. You buy it. Three months later, they announce a “Rights Issue” or a dividend cut, and the stock price collapses by 20%. The 8% yield you chased just cost you 20% of your capital.

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