SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Net institutional inflows in Singapore's Technology sector reached S$572.6 million, concentrated in semiconductor production and AI hardware segments.</li><li>Valuation expansion is led by semiconductor-linked companies with AEM Holdings, UMS Integration, and Frencken Group showing significant P/E increases.</li><li>InnoTek's valuation reflects AI hardware demand, supported by institutional investments and its positioning in AI server supply chains.</li></ul>

Net institutional inflows in Singapore's Technology sector reached S$572.6 million, concentrated in semiconductor production and AI hardware segments.Valuation expansion is led by semiconductor-linked companies with AEM Holdings, UMS Integration, and Frencken Group showing significant P/E increases.InnoTek's valuation reflects AI hardware demand, supported by institutional investments and its positioning in AI server supply chains.

Semiconductor Test, Equipment and AI Demand Driving Flows and Re rating

<ul><li>Intel's 1Q26 results showed a 22% year-on-year increase in data centre and AI revenue, indicating strong demand for AI infrastructure.</li><li>Singapore's technology sector saw increased trading activity, institutional participation, and valuation multiples, with a shift to net institutional inflows.</li><li>Nanofilm's 1QFY26 update highlighted revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost control, leading to a 166% price gain in April.</li></ul>

Intel's 1Q26 results showed a 22% year-on-year increase in data centre and AI revenue, indicating strong demand for AI infrastructure.Singapore's technology sector saw increased trading activity, institutional participation, and valuation multiples, with a shift to net institutional inflows.Nanofilm's 1QFY26 update highlighted revenue growth, margin expansion, and cost control, leading to a 166% price gain in April.

Singapore’s Tech Rally: From Narrative to Delivery

<ul><li>Over 30 Singapore stocks increased their 2025 YTD ADT to above S$100K, with two-thirds seeing P/B ratio accretion.  </li><li>Seven stocks saw their YTD ADT rise above S$1 million since June, with varied valuation accretion.  </li><li>LHT Holdings recorded the highest net institutional inflow, attributed to DH Cornerstone Fund's 18.45% stake acquisition.  </li></ul>

Over 30 Singapore stocks increased their 2025 YTD ADT to above S$100K, with two-thirds seeing P/B ratio accretion.  Seven stocks saw their YTD ADT rise above S$1 million since June, with varied valuation accretion.  LHT Holdings recorded the highest net institutional inflow, attributed to DH Cornerstone Fund's 18.45% stake acquisition.  

Stocks Surpassing Turnover Thresholds in 3Q25

<ul><li>Accrelist chairman Terence Tea increases stake in firm CapitaLand Investment led the consideration tally, buying back 1,072,100 shares at an average price of S$3.00 per share on Jan 10.</li><li>Between Jan 4 and 9, Accrelist executive chairman and managing director Terence Tea acquired 2,365,900 shares at S$0.039 per share.</li></ul>

Accrelist chairman Terence Tea increases stake in firm CapitaLand Investment led the consideration tally, buying back 1,072,100 shares at an average price of S$3.00 per share on Jan 10.Between Jan 4 and 9, Accrelist executive chairman and managing director Terence Tea acquired 2,365,900 shares at S$0.039 per share.

Accrelist chairman Terence Tea increases stake in firm

Nanofilm Technologies International / Equity Bottom-Up

Nanofilm Technologies International (NANO SP)

<ul><li>Share buybacks by primary listed companies 24 - 30 March, 2023 DBS, OCBC, Suntec Reit, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust led the net institutional outflow for the five sessions.</li><li>On Mar 27, Acesian Partners executive director & group chief operating officer Wong Kok Chye disposed of 3,040,500 shares at S$0.065 per share.</li></ul>

Share buybacks by primary listed companies 24 - 30 March, 2023 DBS, OCBC, Suntec Reit, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust led the net institutional outflow for the five sessions.On Mar 27, Acesian Partners executive director & group chief operating officer Wong Kok Chye disposed of 3,040,500 shares at S$0.065 per share.

Singapore

Nanofilm Technologies International is a leading provider of nanotechnology solutions, specializing in advanced materials and nanoproducts through proprietary thin-film coatings, nanofabrication, and vacuum coating equipment. The company's solutions enhance durability and performance across various industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, and semiconductors. Headquartered in Singapore, it was founded in 1999.

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Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Stocks Surpassing Turnover Thresholds in 3Q25

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Accrelist chairman Terence Tea increases stake in firm

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Wee Cho Yaw adds to his stake in UOL

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