

International or non-US investing has been quietly putting up robust numbers for shareholders. Today, we are seeing international, gold and even grains of late start to rally, without much give-back in the S&P 500 or Nasdaq.

Singapore equities are among the world's best performers as strong economic growth, resilient bank earnings and a stronger Singapore dollar attract investors. While some fund managers see further upside, others warn valuations have become increasingly stretched after a multi-year rally.

EWS hits a 52-week high as stronger growth and AI momentum bolster Singapore's outlook.

Amundi boosted its holdings in iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (NYSEARCA:EWS) by 4.8% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 370,769 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 17,035 shares during the quarter. Amundi owned about 1.32% of iShares

Singapore-focused ETFs emerge as a strategic Asia allocation option on resilience, AI-driven growth and strong momentum.

Singapore's economic strength and stability underpin my buy rating on the iShares MSCI Singapore ETF. EWS has broken out of a long-term consolidation, targeting the 2007 all-time high of $31.94 per share. The ETF offers an attractive, consistent 3.97% dividend yield, supported by 25 years of consecutive payments.

The iShares MSCI Singapore ETF (EWS) offers concentrated exposure to Singaporean equities, with 54% in financials and only 16 holdings. EWS benefits from Singapore's equity market reforms, robust banking sector earnings, and structural AI/digital infrastructure growth, supporting near-term and long-term catalysts. Projected dividend yields from key holdings like DBS (6.1%) and ongoing institutional inflows underpin EWS's income appeal, while valuation appears relatively attractive versus global peers.

Sunway MCL—the Singapore-based developer controlled by Malaysian billionaire Jeffrey Cheah—and its partner China's CSC Land Group placed the highest bid for a prime residential site near the city-state's main shopping district, amid booming property demand in one of the world's most expensive real estate markets.