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

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT / Equity Bottom-Up

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT operates as a real estate investment trust. The Company invests in diversified portfolio of real estate assets. Lendlease Global Commercial REIT serves customers worldwide.

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (LREIT SP)

<ul><li>The next 30 most traded stocks in 2H25 have a combined market capitalisation of S$74 billion, spanning all 12 sectors.</li><li>Seven REITs among these stocks have a combined market value of S$19.5 billion and S$53.1 million in 2H25 ADT.</li><li>CSE Global leads net institutional inflow-to-market cap ratio, with ADT rising to S$5.8 million in 2H25.</li></ul>

The next 30 most traded stocks in 2H25 have a combined market capitalisation of S$74 billion, spanning all 12 sectors.Seven REITs among these stocks have a combined market value of S$19.5 billion and S$53.1 million in 2H25 ADT.CSE Global leads net institutional inflow-to-market cap ratio, with ADT rising to S$5.8 million in 2H25.

Highlights of the 30 Most Traded Non-STI Stocks in 2H25

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust is a port investor, developer and operator. The Company is also involved in transportation related services and logistics operations, including container storage and repair, container tracking, general and bulk cargo tranfer, warehousing, marine shuttle services and other related services.

<ul><li>Hong Leong Asia achieved a 141% total return with S$53 million net institutional inflows, driven by MTU Series 2000 engines launch.</li><li>Hiap Seng Industries' ADT rose significantly after Chandra Asri Group acquired an 11.87% equity interest, boosting collaboration opportunities.</li><li>Singapore's SMID Industrials, including Hiap Seng Industries, Soilbuild Construction, and ASL Marine, saw significant turnover growth in 2H25.</li></ul>

Hong Leong Asia achieved a 141% total return with S$53 million net institutional inflows, driven by MTU Series 2000 engines launch.Hiap Seng Industries' ADT rose significantly after Chandra Asri Group acquired an 11.87% equity interest, boosting collaboration opportunities.Singapore's SMID Industrials, including Hiap Seng Industries, Soilbuild Construction, and ASL Marine, saw significant turnover growth in 2H25.

FTSE ST Industrials Index Holds 40% YTD Total Return in November 

Lincotrade & Associates Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

Lincotrade & Associates Holdings Limited operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, offers an integrated interior fitting-out solutions in commercial and residential premises, as well as showflats and sales galleries. Lincotrade & Associates Holdings serves customers in Singapore.

Lincotrade & Associates Holdings (LINASC SP)

<ul><li>Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks from Nov 21 to Nov 27, with a S$552 million outflow.</li><li>Engro Corporation Chairman Tan Cheng Gay increased his interest to 25.01% by acquiring 11,870,000 shares at S$0.725 each.</li><li>Sanli Environmental proposed a placement of up to 38,492,404 shares at S$0.260 each, raising up to S$10,008,025.</li></ul>

Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks from Nov 21 to Nov 27, with a S$552 million outflow.Engro Corporation Chairman Tan Cheng Gay increased his interest to 25.01% by acquiring 11,870,000 shares at S$0.725 each.Sanli Environmental proposed a placement of up to 38,492,404 shares at S$0.260 each, raising up to S$10,008,025.

Singtel Tops Buybacks; Soon Hock & Engro Chairs Boost Stakes; Sanli Eyes Growth with Placement

Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust is a commercial real estate investment trust. The Trust invests in income-producing real estate that is primarily used for retail and/or office purposes.

<ul><li>In 3Q25, Singapore office REITs like CICT, MPACT, and Suntec REIT reported strong occupancy and positive rental reversions.</li><li>CICT's office portfolio occupancy rose to 96.2%, with a 1.9% rent increase, and full ownership of CapitaSpring.</li><li>Keppel REIT achieved a 12.0% rental reversion, maintaining 96.3% occupancy, with a WALE of 4.7 years.</li></ul>

In 3Q25, Singapore office REITs like CICT, MPACT, and Suntec REIT reported strong occupancy and positive rental reversions.CICT's office portfolio occupancy rose to 96.2%, with a 1.9% rent increase, and full ownership of CapitaSpring.Keppel REIT achieved a 12.0% rental reversion, maintaining 96.3% occupancy, with a WALE of 4.7 years.

REIT Watch - Positive momentum for Office S-REITs as vacancy rates ease and rents climb

Banyan Tree Holdings Limited owns and manages hotels. The Company also operates spas, galleries and golf courses, and invests in property. Banyan Tree offers design and project management services as well.

<ul><li>Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks from Nov 14 to Nov 20, with a net outflow of S$131 million.</li><li>United Overseas Bank led share buybacks, acquiring 997,700 shares at an average price of S$34.01, totaling S$58.2 million.</li><li>Wing Tai Holdings' Cheng Wai Keung increased his interest to 62.24%, while Banyan Tree Holdings' Goodview Properties raised its stake to 6.06%.</li></ul>

Institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks from Nov 14 to Nov 20, with a net outflow of S$131 million.United Overseas Bank led share buybacks, acquiring 997,700 shares at an average price of S$34.01, totaling S$58.2 million.Wing Tai Holdings' Cheng Wai Keung increased his interest to 62.24%, while Banyan Tree Holdings' Goodview Properties raised its stake to 6.06%.

Tourism and Real Estate Stocks Dominate Filed Transactions Last Week

Mr. Howie is the Singapore Exchange’s Market Strategist, responsible for communicating developments in Singapore’s stock market. He is the author of the SGX My Gateway Report, which has been educating investors since 2012. The report now has one of the largest subscriber bases in the Singapore market.
