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作者：Phillip Nova 销售总监 Eric Lee
Did you know that there are similarities between investing and a high-stakes football match? For instance, success isn’t just about chasing goals – it’s about choosing the right formation for the conditions on the pitch.
Lately, both DBS Group (SGX: D05) 和 OCBC Bank (SGX: O39) have been playing like star forwards chasing the Golden Boot. Their rallies have helped push the 海峡时报指数 to new highs, drawing most of the crowd’s attention.
But while everyone has been watching the attack, United Overseas Bank (SGX: U11) has been quietly holding the defensive line.
Over the past year, UOB’s share price has moved more conservatively. Its return on equity of about 9.5% might look less exciting than its peers. Yet beneath the surface, UOB has been building something important — expanding its ASEAN trade network and strengthening regional banking connectivity.
Think of it as a patient counter-attack strategy.
When regional trade flows accelerate again, UOB could find itself running into open space that markets may not have fully priced in. The valuation also adds an interesting dimension. With a price-to-book ratio around 1.16 — lower than the other Singapore banks — UOB offers a larger margin of safety in a market where geopolitical and economic “tackle risks” remain present. Meanwhile, its dividend yield of roughly 6% continues to provide a steady return while investors wait for the next opportunity to emerge.
In football, great teams don’t always win by attacking relentlessly. Often, they win by defending well and striking at the right moment. UOB may not be the flashiest player on the pitch today — but it could be one of the most strategically positioned.
Sometimes the smartest play in investing isn’t chasing the next goal but holding the right formation.
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