I belive this is a very strong counter and it has the potential for long term dividends. But I cannot see it beyond 4.25 - 4.5 range for now. Once it hits that, we need to see some earnings and commentary to warrant a rerating so that it can climb to 5+ and beyond. Thats why if the managment at the year end results up the dividend to .18 - .2 range then that would be a massive catayst, just similar to how the SG banks have been upgrading their dividends and propelling the stock upwards. 
3.5 is strong resistance we have seen in past 
of course anything can happen 
trading range 3.5 ----3.7 is a good opportunity 
again looking at Finincial/   dividend history it is strong 💪 counter and most importantly it is 
undervalued one ... this counter still need to break 3.8..4... 4.5 and 5 .. 6 hrnce lot of fat to eat 
I believe it will break soon 
meanwhile enjoy roller coaster ....
 
of course anything can happen 
trading range 3.5 ----3.7 is a good opportunity 
again looking at Finincial/   dividend history it is strong 💪 counter and most importantly it is 
undervalued one ... this counter still need to break 3.8..4... 4.5 and 5 .. 6 hrnce lot of fat to eat 
I believe it will break soon 
meanwhile enjoy roller coaster ....
 
JAMMIE ( Date: 19-Jan-2026 11:53) Posted:
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waiting is always an option. But every pullback like this in YZJ is a solid entry point. If got bullets you can just trade and will make money. 
Might want to wait and see.
Ovywind ( Date: 19-Jan-2026 11:00) Posted:
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Got opportunity @3.52 today 
best for short term roller coaster ...it' s opportunity 
 
best for short term roller coaster ...it' s opportunity 
 
Ovywind ( Date: 16-Jan-2026 23:31) Posted:
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Today was golden opportunity even 355 was good entry point I missed it but wil buy on Monday anything below 3.6 is best price 
this counter is good dividend is good snd Price is still low 
tested 3.75 ... will go 4 by March 
I love ❤ ️ this counter ... 4 sgd is coming 
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this counter is good dividend is good snd Price is still low 
tested 3.75 ... will go 4 by March 
I love ❤ ️ this counter ... 4 sgd is coming 
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Louistan ( Date: 16-Jan-2026 16:55) Posted:
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Verdict
Your suspicion is RIGHT, but it' s NOT illegal.  YZJ' s extreme ownership concentration (50% held by top 8 shareholders) + small liquidity (S$12.2M daily vs. DBS S$50M) = exaggerated institutional moves. This is structural, not manipulation.
What Happened Jan 14-15
| Event | Impact |
|---|---|
| YZJ Maritime announced 16 vessels | Good news but delayed delivery (2027-28) &rarr analysts cut earnings 5-10% |
| Stock at technical resistance S$3.62 | Algos triggered sells at S$3.68 resistance |
| Asian funds unwound positions | Viewed as " China tariff risk" &rarr block sells |
| Result: 16.77M shares traded (37% above normal) = weak hands flushed |   |
Why YZJ Moves More Than Blue Chips
| Metric | YZJ | DBS |
|---|---|---|
| Top 8 control | 50% | 15-20% |
| Daily volume | S$12.2M | S$50M |
| Sector sensitivity | HIGH (tariffs/shipping) | LOW (banking) |
Math: A S$50-100M institutional order = 1-2% swing in YZJ, absorbed in DBS.
Is This Manipulation?
✗   NO: Real shares traded (16.77M actually executed, not fake orders)
✗   NO: Order-book data shows no spoofing patterns
✓   YES: 60% institutional herd behavior + 25% stop-loss cascade + 15% algo rebalancing
Historical Pattern (NOT Anomalous)
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Feb 2025: 28% drop in 3 days (USTR tariffs) -
June 2025: Large drop (order wins miss) -
Jan 2026: -1-2% daily (order timing delay)
&rarr   Drastic 2-5% swings every 2-3 months = YZJ' s structural feature
Trading Implication
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Treat YZJ as  " Traded" stock, not investment -
2-3% daily swings = NORMAL, not abuse -
Strategy: Buy dips, sell rallies, use 2-3% stop-losses -
Monitor: New order wins (target US$4-6B/year), tariff news, shipping rates
Bottom Line: YZJ' s volatility is structural (concentrated ownership + small float + sector sensitivity), not market manipulation. Use it as a trading vehicle, not a long-term hold. DYODD
Louistan ( Date: 16-Jan-2026 09:16) Posted:
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https://www.imarinenews.com/31409.html
best wait and see first,  do buy so fast.
My sellers were Goldman Sachs, Merril Lynch, Morgan Stanley and all in 100 to 500 shares each transaction. Such big houses programmed their selling by selling such small quantity at a time ? What is their goal? Control the price either direction?
vicloo ( Date: 16-Jan-2026 16:44) Posted:
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Bought more at 3.56 too 👍
kt3152 ( Date: 16-Jan-2026 09:41) Posted:
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Their usual pattern will throw down one more time in the afternoon.
kt3152 ( Date: 16-Jan-2026 09:41) Posted:
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Bought some 356...seller angmo house....close gap 355.....
YZJ has got big syndicates playing with it. Such drastic movements very common for YZJ for no reason.
huattuatua ( Date: 16-Jan-2026 09:09) Posted:
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someone is givng opportunity to make some quick bucks here. each time it corrects like this, goes back up at double speed. just need to time it correctly. 
what happen to this man?
a drop of 14 cts?
 
a drop of 14 cts?
 
The orders goes to
1)  New Dayang Shipbuilding  build handysize bulk carriers
2) Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry  construct the MR product tankers and aframax tankers.
sfw2124 ( Date: 14-Jan-2026 23:02) Posted:
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YZJ Maritime Announcement - Simple Breakdown for Retail Investors
What Happened?
Yangzijiang Maritime (trading as 8YZ on SGX), a newer shipping investment company that was spun off from the YZJ group, just announced they' re buying 16 new ships from Chinese shipyards. These aren' t small boats&mdash we' re talking cargo ships like bulk carriers and tankers worth hundreds of millions in total.
If they exercise all their options, they' ll end up with 50 ships in their fleet (including ships already on order or delivered).
Bottom Line:  They' re betting big on the shipping industry recovery and plan to own and rent out these vessels to make money.
What Does This Mean for BS6 (Yangzijiang Shipbuilding)?
The Good News:
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This shows there' s healthy demand for new ships in the market right now. Strong ship orders = good sign for the shipping industry = potential future business for BS6' s shipyard.
The Not-So-Good News:
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YZJ Maritime placed these orders with " three Chinese shipyards" &mdash but they didn' t say which ones. It' s very possible these ships might NOT be built at BS6' s yards. -
YZJ Maritime operates independently as an investment company now (they spun off separately in November 2025). They' re not required to order from BS6 even though they' re cousins in the same corporate family. -
BS6 is a shipbuilder YZJ Maritime is a ship buyer/investor. They have different jobs and make independent business decisions.
Reality Check:
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BS6 won' t get automatic revenue from this announcement -
However, the fact that someone in the YZJ family is aggressively buying new ships is a positive sign&mdash it shows confidence in the shipping market
Bottom Line for BS6 Shareholders
It' s good news, but not direct good news.  Think of it like this: You own a shipyard (BS6). A separate company in your family group (YZJ Maritime) just announced they' re buying lots of ships. That' s great for the market, but it doesn' t automatically mean your shipyard gets the contract to build them&mdash they might go to other shipyards.
What we should watch for:
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Future BS6 announcements or earnings calls where management confirms if any of these YZJ Maritime orders are actually going to BS6' s yards -
If they do come to BS6, that would be genuinely positive for earnings
For now, it' s a  mild positive signal for shipping demand, but  don' t expect an immediate boost to BS6' s stock  from this announcement alone.
vicloo ( Date: 14-Jan-2026 20:11) Posted:
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This stock rise driven by low PE, undervalue not dividend. Dividend play go REIT. Scooped a bit more at 3.66 today 😄
JAMMIE ( Date: 14-Jan-2026 09:19) Posted:
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that is the million dollar question a lo of us are waiting an answer for. If they support trhe div by icnbreasing this would move up. Or else there woudl be some profit booking by people like me who are sitting on some significant profits on this one.