3 Blue-Chip Stocks to Watch for December 2025

CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR) - CLAR is executing a S$381.5 million divestment program to enhance its portfolio by selling older properties and reinvesting in newer, higher-yielding assets [2][4] - The sale of 30 Tampines Industrial Avenue 3 was completed for S$23.0 million, achieving a 5% premium to valuation, with additional properties expected to fetch S$306.0 million at a 6% premium [3][4] - The divestment program is expected to yield an average 7% premium to valuation and 17% above acquisition cost, with proceeds reinvested into five new properties worth S$1.3 billion, offering yields of 6-7% [4][6] - CLAR's portfolio occupancy remains stable at 91.3%, with rental reversions of 7.6% in Q3 2025 indicating sustained demand [7] Keppel Ltd - Keppel Ltd has unlocked S$14 billion in asset monetization since 2020, with S$2.4 billion in assets monetized during the first nine months of 2025 [8][9] - The company plans to divest M1's telco business for S$1.3 billion, expected to release close to S$1 billion in cash, while retaining M1's ICT services arm [9] - Keppel's Real Estate division has monetized around S$830 million worth of assets in 2025, with expectations for additional deals exceeding S$500 million [10] - Since 2022, Keppel has returned S$6.6 billion to shareholders, achieving an annualized total shareholder return of 38% [11][12] Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) - MLT is pursuing a portfolio rejuvenation strategy, identifying S$1.0 billion worth of older assets for divestment, with a target of S$100 million to S$150 million in divestments for the current financial year [13][14] - The DPU for Q2 FY26 fell 10.5% year on year to S$0.01815, primarily due to the absence of one-off divestment gains [15] - MLT's strategy involves selling assets with limited redevelopment potential and reinvesting in modern logistics facilities to improve long-term demand and rental growth [17] Overall Market Insights - Singapore's blue-chip stocks, including CLAR, Keppel, and MLT, are adapting through capital recycling and portfolio reshaping to prepare for long-term growth [18]