Should I sell my Singtel SDS shares ?

[Dongyi]

Are you selling yours ? Now it's worth roughly $4.47.

 

[laksaboy]

The whole concept of the Singtel SDS shares was a farce, invented by Goh Chok Tong.

https://sds.singtel.com/about-singtel-sds

The SDS scheme is a legacy scheme and was introduced in 1993 as part of the Government’s efforts to give Singaporeans a stake in Singapore’s economic success through share-ownership. CPF Board was appointed as trustee to facilitate Singaporeans’ share purchase as many were unfamiliar with owning shares.

https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member/growi...gher-returns/special-discounted-shares-scheme

The SDS scheme is part of the Government’s asset enhancement programme to make Singapore a share-owning society, giving Singaporeans a greater stake in the country.

 

[hepburn21]

The whole concept of the Singtel SDS shares was a farce, invented by Goh Chok Tong.

https://sds.singtel.com/about-singtel-sds



https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member/growi...gher-returns/special-discounted-shares-scheme

Asset enhancement policy screwed the whole nation. It filled the governments coffers but drained citizens liquidity.

 

[shiokalingam]

The whole concept of the Singtel SDS shares was a farce, invented by Goh Chok Tong.

https://sds.singtel.com/about-singtel-sds



https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member/growi...gher-returns/special-discounted-shares-scheme

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An investment of S$1,000 into McDonald’s stock (NYSE: MCD) during the historic Singtel IPO window in November 1993 would be worth approximately S$16,012 today based on capital appreciation alone. [1, 2, 3]

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1. Step-by-Step Financial Breakdown​

To determine this value, the investment path accounts for historical currency conversions and stock splits over the 33-year period:

Convert SGD to USD (November 1993)​

• Initial Principal: S$1,000
• 1993 Exchange Rate: US$1 = S$1.5950
• USD Capital Available: US$626.96 [4]

Purchase McDonald's Stock (MCD)​

• 1993 Split-Adjusted Share Price: ~US$14.19
• Total Shares Accumulated: 44.18 shares [2]

Calculate Current Value in USD​

• Current MCD Stock Price: US$280.63 (as of July 2026)
• Total Portfolio Value (USD): 44.18 shares × US$280.63 = US$12,399.12 [2]

Convert Back to SGD​

• Current Exchange Rate: US$1 = S$1.2914
• Total Portfolio Value (SGD): US$12,399.12 × 1.2914 = S$16,012.23 [5]

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2. Comparative Context: McDonald's vs. Singtel​

For a typical Singaporean retail investor holding onto the landmark Singtel Special Discounted Shares (SDS), the performance comparison highlights the vast difference between local utility stability and global equity growth: [1, 6, 7]

Primary Driver	High global market expansion	Local utility & regional telco stakes
Estimated Multiplier	~16x capital growth	~3.4x capital growth (excluding bonus loyalty shares)
Currency Impact	Hedged against a weakening USD	Purely denominated in SGD

Note: If you had factored in reinvested dividends, the McDonald's total return would comfortably breach the S$25,000–S$30,000 range due to its decades-long history of consistent annual dividend increases.

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Final Summary Result​

An original investment of S$1,000 converted and deployed into McDonald's in late 1993 would yield S$16,012.23 in raw share value today.
If you want to evaluate other historical choices from that era, let me know:

• Do you want to see the exact returns of Singtel including the CPF loyalty bonus shares?
• Are you interested in comparing it against the S&P 500 index or local property price trends? [6, 8]

 

[Nut]

Are you selling yours ? Now it's worth roughly $4.47.

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How come I dont have?

 

[Dongyi]

How come I dont have?

You Jiuhu kia mah.

 

[shiokalingam]

You Jiuhu kia mah.

Please sell and reinvest the amount in McDonald Fast Food chain (btw , MCD is one of Warren Buffett 's favourite ) , if you like .

 

[nabeifuckpap]

Shitgapore stocks and shares have no value at all, everyone who trades stocks at online brokerages buys only USA stocks

 

[Nut]

You Jiuhu kia mah.

I am a purebred mixed chaosinkie creature.

 

[shiokalingam]

The whole concept of the Singtel SDS shares was a farce, invented by Goh Chok Tong.

https://sds.singtel.com/about-singtel-sds



https://www.cpf.gov.sg/member/growi...gher-returns/special-discounted-shares-scheme

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1993	$14.19 (split-adjusted)	$2.00 (IPO offer price)
1994	$15.19	$2.10
1995	$16.13	$2.25
1996	$24.00	$2.43
1997	$23.38	$2.50
1998	$35.50	$2.65
1999	$47.16	$2.95
2000	$30.88	$2.55
2001	$25.00	$2.10
2002	$22.76	$1.42
2003	$15.78	$1.65
2004	$27.17	$2.18
2005	$29.31	$2.45
2006	$34.06	$2.61
2007	$50.90	$3.44
2008	$54.10	$3.85
2009	$58.36	$2.41
2010	$63.59	$2.87
2011	$85.65	$3.11
2012	$99.50	$3.47
2013	$100.27	$4.02
2014	$97.24	$3.52
2015	$98.92	$4.25
2016	$127.78	$3.76
2017	$158.82	$3.94
2018	$165.03	$3.12
2019	$178.28	$3.13
2020	$184.41	$2.48
2021	$213.38	$2.31
2022	$237.38	$2.66
2023	$269.99	$2.41
2024	$254.84	$2.48
2025	$321.29	$4.34
2026 (Now)	$280.63	$4.47

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Year [1, 2]​

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McDonald's Share Price (USD)​

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Singtel Share Price (SGD)​

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Key Data Insights​

• Historical Splits: McDonald's figures are adjusted for historic stock splits (such as the 2-for-1 split in 1999). Singtel has stayed close to its single-digit range while paying aggressive dividend distributions to shareholders instead of prioritising aggressive share price expansion. [3]
• The Trajectory Difference: While Singtel serves as a resilient, yield-driven defensive stock, McDonald's evolved into a global real estate and consumer powerhouse, expanding its equity valuation aggressively over the identical 33-year period.

 

[k1976]

Are you selling yours ? Now it's worth roughly $4.47.

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Previously when SingTel was IPO is was going for $2 or a bowl of fishball noodle Big

Fastward today one SingTel worth $4.50, u will need u to Topup additional 50cent to buy $5 small bowl of fishball noodle, u know

 

[k1976]

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1993	$14.19 (split-adjusted)	$2.00 (IPO offer price)
1994	$15.19	$2.10
1995	$16.13	$2.25
1996	$24.00	$2.43
1997	$23.38	$2.50
1998	$35.50	$2.65
1999	$47.16	$2.95
2000	$30.88	$2.55
2001	$25.00	$2.10
2002	$22.76	$1.42
2003	$15.78	$1.65
2004	$27.17	$2.18
2005	$29.31	$2.45
2006	$34.06	$2.61
2007	$50.90	$3.44
2008	$54.10	$3.85
2009	$58.36	$2.41
2010	$63.59	$2.87
2011	$85.65	$3.11
2012	$99.50	$3.47
2013	$100.27	$4.02
2014	$97.24	$3.52
2015	$98.92	$4.25
2016	$127.78	$3.76
2017	$158.82	$3.94
2018	$165.03	$3.12
2019	$178.28	$3.13
2020	$184.41	$2.48
2021	$213.38	$2.31
2022	$237.38	$2.66
2023	$269.99	$2.41
2024	$254.84	$2.48
2025	$321.29	$4.34
2026 (Now)	$280.63	$4.47

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Year [1, 2]

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McDonald's Share Price (USD)

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Singtel Share Price (SGD)

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Key Data Insights​

• Historical Splits: McDonald's figures are adjusted for historic stock splits (such as the 2-for-1 split in 1999). Singtel has stayed close to its single-digit range while paying aggressive dividend distributions to shareholders instead of prioritising aggressive share price expansion. [3]
• The Trajectory Difference: While Singtel serves as a resilient, yield-driven defensive stock, McDonald's evolved into a global real estate and consumer powerhouse, expanding its equity valuation aggressively over the identical 33-year period.

Many Sinki dun understand de woh
U have to use daily example to simplify your point de

Sinki steam?

 

[GOD IS MY DOG]

Are you selling yours ? Now it's worth roughly $4.47.

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keep lor...............only few hundred shares right ?...............maybe can go up ..................i never got to buy these shares leh............

 

[Dongyi]

keep lor...............only few hundred shares right ?...............maybe can go up ..................i never got to buy these shares leh............

Given free to all sinkies.