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>Banks lead Q3 2023 net institutional inflow INSTITUTIONS were again net buyers of Singapore stocks over the five trading sessions through to Oct 5, with S$100 million of net institutional inflow, and 24 primary-listed companies conducting buybacks with a total consideration of S$38.5 million.</li><li>ComfortDelGro saw S$71 million of net institutional fund inflow in Q3 2023, after booking S$44 million of net institutional fund outflow in H1 2023.</li></ul>

Banks lead Q3 2023 net institutional inflow INSTITUTIONS were again net buyers of Singapore stocks over the five trading sessions through to Oct 5, with S$100 million of net institutional inflow, and 24 primary-listed companies conducting buybacks with a total consideration of S$38.5 million.ComfortDelGro saw S$71 million of net institutional fund inflow in Q3 2023, after booking S$44 million of net institutional fund outflow in H1 2023.

Banks lead Q3 2023 net institutional inflow

<ul><li>What you need to know about the SG market #whatstrending feat. #whatstrending is a new series addressing some of the most trending questions/topics on the markets for investors.</li><li>Global oil demand growth expected to exceed supply growth in 2023 What are companies that have benefitted from higher oil prices?.</li></ul>

What you need to know about the SG market #whatstrending feat. #whatstrending is a new series addressing some of the most trending questions/topics on the markets for investors.Global oil demand growth expected to exceed supply growth in 2023 What are companies that have benefitted from higher oil prices?.

What's Trending: Oil plays in spotlight as crude prices rise

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<ul><li>Singapore's manufacturing sector saw a reduced contraction of 0.7% in the first five months of 2024, improving from a 4.3% contraction the previous year.</li><li>The iEdge SG Adv Manufacturing Index has also booked more than S$90 million of net institutional inflow in 2024 (up to 8 July) led by net inflows to YZJ Shipbldg, ST Engineering, Venture, SATS and ThaiBev, while Beng Kuang Marine, Dyna-Mac, Frencken, Global Invacom and Marco Polo Marine saw highest net inflow relative to market cap.</li><li>Leading the net institutional inflow for the 2024 year (up to 8 July) within the iEdge SG Advanced Manufacturing Index, were five STI stocks Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Singapore Technologies Engineering, Venture Corporation, SATS and Thai Beverage: https://investors.sgx.com/securities/stocks?security=BS6 maintains an ROE of 21% and P/B of 4x, compared its 5-year average P/B of 0.9x.</li></ul>

Singapore's manufacturing sector saw a reduced contraction of 0.7% in the first five months of 2024, improving from a 4.3% contraction the previous year.The iEdge SG Adv Manufacturing Index has also booked more than S$90 million of net institutional inflow in 2024 (up to 8 July) led by net inflows to YZJ Shipbldg, ST Engineering, Venture, SATS and ThaiBev, while Beng Kuang Marine, Dyna-Mac, Frencken, Global Invacom and Marco Polo Marine saw highest net inflow relative to market cap.Leading the net institutional inflow for the 2024 year (up to 8 July) within the iEdge SG Advanced Manufacturing Index, were five STI stocks Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, Singapore Technologies Engineering, Venture Corporation, SATS and Thai Beverage: https://investors.sgx.com/securities/stocks?security=BS6 maintains an ROE of 21% and P/B of 4x, compared its 5-year average P/B of 0.9x.

Market Mechanics: Evaluating Singapore's Manufacturing and Equities

<ul><li>Just over 40 Singapore-listed stocks that posted price gains over the past year, maintain single-digit P/E ratios and double-digit ROEs.</li><li>Aside from Singapore Airlines, the most traded stocks of the cohort over the past 5 weeks were Geo Energy Res, Golden Agri, Food Empire, TJ DaRenTang, Valuetronics, Marco Polo Marine, Ley Choon, Bumitama Agri and Stamford Land.</li><li>Among these stocks, Golden Agri, Food Empire, TJ DaRenTang, Bumitama Agri are currently trading below their Consensus Estimate Target Prices.</li></ul>

Just over 40 Singapore-listed stocks that posted price gains over the past year, maintain single-digit P/E ratios and double-digit ROEs.Aside from Singapore Airlines, the most traded stocks of the cohort over the past 5 weeks were Geo Energy Res, Golden Agri, Food Empire, TJ DaRenTang, Valuetronics, Marco Polo Marine, Ley Choon, Bumitama Agri and Stamford Land.Among these stocks, Golden Agri, Food Empire, TJ DaRenTang, Bumitama Agri are currently trading below their Consensus Estimate Target Prices.

Singapore’s Most Defensive High ROE & Low P/E Stocks Over Past Year

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Penguin International Limited operates as an integrated marine and offshore services company. The Company specializes in design, construction, and operation of high-speed aluminum ships. Penguin International owns and operates a fleet of vessels as well as aluminum shipbuilding yards. Penguin International serves customers worldwide.

Metis Energy Limited provides marine services, land reclamation, charter of vessels, and dredging services.  The Company also trades sea-sand, provides logistics, production, and other support services to the coal mining, oil, and gas industries.

Singapore Shipping Corporation Limited owns, charters, and manages ships and vessels.  The Company also provides warehousing and logistics, freight forwarding, tugging, and ancillary marine services. Singapore Shipping also operates shipping agencies and terminals.

Seroja Investments Ltd. provides charter services of tugboats and barges.  The ships are primarily used to transport thermal coal, sand and other quarry materials.

Jason Marine Group Ltd. designs, integrates, installs, and tests marine communications, navigation and automation systems; and maintains and supports those systems.

Samudera Shipping Line Limited owns and operates ocean-going ships and provides containerized feeder shipping services. Through its subsidiaries, the Company also owns and charters vessels, provides sea and air freight forwarding, and operates shipping agency and container freight station services.

GKE Corp. Ltd. operates as an integrated logistics solutions provider. The Company offers one-stop, door-to-door multi-modal solutions for supply chain management.

Vibrant Group Limited operates a logistics, real estate and financial services group. The Company provides international freight forwarding, chemical storage, warehousing and distribution, and record management.  Vibrant Group also engages in real estate development and management as well as provides fund management, financial leasing services, and asset and trust management.

A-Sonic Aerospace Limited provides retrofit solutions, particularly in electronic systems.  The Company also supplies aircraft systems and aerospace components.

Eneco Energy Limited is an oil and gas exploration and production company in Indonesia. The Company also provides supply chain services including inbound and outbound transportation activities, distribution management, seaport and airport cargo handling services, and chemical logistics distribution throughout the region.

Lanhai Medical Investment Co., Ltd. provides domestic and international water transportation for bulk cargos.  The Company also trades petrochemical products and provides storage service.

Lanhai Medical Investment Co.,  (600896 CH)

PT. Trans Power Marine Tbk is a marine shipping transportation company. The Company offers tug and barge services for the transportation of bulk cargo. PT Trans Power Marine operates out of Indonesia and South East Asia.

NAIGAI TRANS LINE LTD is a marine transportation company. The Company mainly offers international and domestic container marine transportation services. NAIGAI TRANS LINE LTD also operates warehousing and cargo handling services.

Nippon Concept Corporation is mainly engaged in providing ISO tank container transportation service.  The Company also offers container cleaning services, logistic solutions, and maintenance services.

Meiji Shipping Co., Ltd. provides marine transportation services. The Company also provides technical management, marine staffing, supplies Italian kitchen fixtures, and supplies nautical equipment. Meiji, also in involved in real estate and operates hotels and restaurants.

Franbo Lines Corp provides bulk marine shipment services. The Company transports a variety of goods including food products, wood, steel, and related items. Franbo serves clients in Taiwan, Mainland China, Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and other area in the Asia Pacific region.

Harbour-Link Group Berhad is an investment holding company and provides management service. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides shipping, forwarding, and transportation services. Harbour-Link also operates plant and machinery renting business and provides engineering and civil works services.

Shin Yang Shipping Corp Bhd. provides shipping services. The Company provides domestic and international shipping services through its fleet of vessels.  The Company also builds and repairs ships and fabricates metal vessels.

KSS LINE LTD provides marine transportation services.  The Company mainly transports items such as gas and chemical products.  KSS LINE provides worldwide gas product transportation, Far East and South East Asia area for chemical product shipping.

PT Buana Listya Tama Tbk offers freight transportation services.  The Company transports oil and natural gas.  The Company operates oil tankers, gas tankers, chemical tankers, and a floating production storage and offloading unit.

Marco Polo Marine Limited is an integrated shipping company. The Company provides services that include ship chartering, ship building and repair, and brokering services.

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Banks lead Q3 2023 net institutional inflow

Banks lead Q3 2023 net institutional inflow INSTITUTIONS were again net buyers of Singapore stocks over the five trading sessions through to Oct...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

10 in 10 with Marco Polo Marine - Voyage into a sustainable future

10 in 10 with Marco Polo Marine - Voyage into a sustainable future

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Market Mechanics: Evaluating Singapore's Manufacturing and Equities

Singapore's manufacturing sector saw a reduced contraction of 0.7% in the first five months of 2024, improving from a 4.3% contraction the...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore’s Most Defensive High ROE & Low P/E Stocks Over Past Year

Just over 40 Singapore-listed stocks that posted price gains over the past year, maintain single-digit P/E ratios and double-digit ROEs. Aside...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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Banks lead Q3 2023 net institutional inflow

Banks lead Q3 2023 net institutional inflow INSTITUTIONS were again net buyers of Singapore stocks over the five trading sessions through to Oct...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

What's Trending: Oil plays in spotlight as crude prices rise

What you need to know about the SG market #whatstrending feat. #whatstrending is a new series addressing some of the most trending...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

10 in 10 with Marco Polo Marine - Voyage into a sustainable future

10 in 10 with Marco Polo Marine - Voyage into a sustainable future

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Market Mechanics: Evaluating Singapore's Manufacturing and Equities

Singapore's manufacturing sector saw a reduced contraction of 0.7% in the first five months of 2024, improving from a 4.3% contraction the...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore’s Most Defensive High ROE & Low P/E Stocks Over Past Year

Just over 40 Singapore-listed stocks that posted price gains over the past year, maintain single-digit P/E ratios and double-digit ROEs. Aside...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)