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>The STI gained 5.4% over the past fortnight, recovering half of the declines posted between 13 Sep and 21 Oct.</li><li>This has brought the STI’s 2022-to-date total return to 4%, which compares to an 18% decline for the FTSE Developed Index and 21% decline for the FTSE Asia Pacific Index.</li><li>UOB was among the most defensive STI stocks between 13 Sep and 21 Oct, in addition to YZJ Shipbuilding, Genting SG, DBS, Emperador.</li></ul>

The STI gained 5.4% over the past fortnight, recovering half of the declines posted between 13 Sep and 21 Oct.This has brought the STI’s 2022-to-date total return to 4%, which compares to an 18% decline for the FTSE Developed Index and 21% decline for the FTSE Asia Pacific Index.UOB was among the most defensive STI stocks between 13 Sep and 21 Oct, in addition to YZJ Shipbuilding, Genting SG, DBS, Emperador.

Wilmar, Sembcorp Ind & Keppel DC REIT Led STI’s 2-Week 5% Partial Rebound 

<ul><li>FOR the trading sessions that spanned Oct 21 to 27, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.3 per cent, with the Hang Seng Index falling 6.1 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI gaining 0.5 per cent.</li><li>Overall, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks for the four sessions ended Oct 27, with just over S$100 million of net outflows, following the S$40 million of net outflows for the preceding five sessions.</li><li>Yangzijiang Financial Holding led the four-session buyback consideration tally, purchasing 7.5 million shares at an average price of 33.9 cents per share.</li></ul>

FOR the trading sessions that spanned Oct 21 to 27, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.3 per cent, with the Hang Seng Index falling 6.1 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI gaining 0.5 per cent.Overall, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks for the four sessions ended Oct 27, with just over S$100 million of net outflows, following the S$40 million of net outflows for the preceding five sessions.Yangzijiang Financial Holding led the four-session buyback consideration tally, purchasing 7.5 million shares at an average price of 33.9 cents per share.

CEO of Sabana Industrial Reit’s manager adds to his stake in the Reit

<ul><li>The STI’s 2.4% total return in 3Q22 was mainly driven by the trio of DBS, OCBC and UOB, which averaged a 7.3% total return over the quarter.</li><li>During the quarter, the trio saw S$969 million of combined net fund inflows with the net fund inflows to DBS and OCBC more than offsetting the net fund outflows booked by UOB.</li><li>Focusing on Singapore’s 200 most traded stocks for the first nine months of 2022, that are currently listed for trading, the Sectors that saw the next highest net fund inflows in 3Q22 were Telecommunications and Consumer Cyclicals.</li></ul>

The STI’s 2.4% total return in 3Q22 was mainly driven by the trio of DBS, OCBC and UOB, which averaged a 7.3% total return over the quarter.During the quarter, the trio saw S$969 million of combined net fund inflows with the net fund inflows to DBS and OCBC more than offsetting the net fund outflows booked by UOB.Focusing on Singapore’s 200 most traded stocks for the first nine months of 2022, that are currently listed for trading, the Sectors that saw the next highest net fund inflows in 3Q22 were Telecommunications and Consumer Cyclicals.

Singapore Net Fund Inflows in 3Q22 Led by Banks

<ul><li>With one week remaining for 3Q22, the STI has booked a 5.5% total return for the quarter, outpacing the FTSE Developed Index’s 1.3% decline.</li><li>The STI’s five largest weights – DBS, OCBC, UOB, Singtel and Jardine Matheson make up 56% of the STI weights, and have averaged 9% QTD total returns, bringing their average YTD total return to 10%.</li><li>In Singapore, the STI has generated a 7% total return in the 2022 YTD, with the five biggest weights of the Index averaging 10% total returns.</li></ul>

With one week remaining for 3Q22, the STI has booked a 5.5% total return for the quarter, outpacing the FTSE Developed Index’s 1.3% decline.The STI’s five largest weights – DBS, OCBC, UOB, Singtel and Jardine Matheson make up 56% of the STI weights, and have averaged 9% QTD total returns, bringing their average YTD total return to 10%.In Singapore, the STI has generated a 7% total return in the 2022 YTD, with the five biggest weights of the Index averaging 10% total returns.

Five STI Heavyweights Book 9% QTD Total Return

<ul><li>Effective the 19 Sep market open, Emperador will join the STI with an indicative weight of 0.4%, taking the number of stocks representing the Consumer Non-cyclical Sector to four, with a combined indicative Sector weightage of 6%, based on Index weights as of 30 June.</li><li>The five stocks of the STI reserve list will comprise Olam Group, Suntec REIT, Keppel REIT, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, and Ascott Residence Trust.</li><li>Following the recent semi-annual rebalance https://research.ftserussell.com/Analytics/FactSheets/Home/DownloadSingleIssue?openfile=open&issueName=STIRCO&isManual=True, Emperador Inc. will join the STI effective the Monday 19 Sep, replacing ComfortDelGro Corporation.</li></ul>

Effective the 19 Sep market open, Emperador will join the STI with an indicative weight of 0.4%, taking the number of stocks representing the Consumer Non-cyclical Sector to four, with a combined indicative Sector weightage of 6%, based on Index weights as of 30 June.The five stocks of the STI reserve list will comprise Olam Group, Suntec REIT, Keppel REIT, Frasers Centrepoint Trust, and Ascott Residence Trust.Following the recent semi-annual rebalance https://research.ftserussell.com/Analytics/FactSheets/Home/DownloadSingleIssue?openfile=open&issueName=STIRCO&isManual=True, Emperador Inc. will join the STI effective the Monday 19 Sep, replacing ComfortDelGro Corporation.

Singapore

Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited offers a comprehensive range of financial services.  The Company's services include deposit-taking, corporate, enterprise and personal lending, international trade financing, investment banking, private banking, treasury, stockbroking, insurance, credit cards, cash management, asset management and other financial and related services.

DBS Group Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries provide a variety of financial services.  The Company offers services including mortgage financing, lease and hire purchase financing, nominee and trustee, funds management, corporate advisory and brokerage .  DBS Group also acts as the primary dealer in Singapore government securities.

Great Eastern Holdings Limited operates in the life insurance business. The Company provides fund management services including retirement plans and endowments as well as life and health insurance, personal accident insurance, and general insurance

Singapore Exchange Limited owns and operates Singapore's Securities and derivatives exchange and their related clearing houses.  The Company also provides ancillary securities processing and information technology services to participants in the financial sector.

UOB-Kay Hian Holdings Limited is an investment holding company whose subsidiaries provide management services.  The Company provides stock broking, futures broking, investment trading, nominee services, margin financing, and research activities.

Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd operates as an investment holding company. The Company serves customers in Singapore.

Hong Leong Finance Limited provides depository and financing services to its clients.  The Company's services include hire purchase, leasing, factoring, mortgages, and other secured loans in the commercial, industrial, and consumer sectors.

Pacific Century Regional Developments Limited operates in the holding of investments and development of infrastructure and properties.

Pacific Century Regional Developments (PAC SP)

Valuemax Group Ltd. operates pawnshops. The Company provides the valuation of products for pawning, selling and buying through its outlet stores..

G. K. Goh Holdings Limited is a diversified investment holding company with significant exposure to the aged care industry, corporate and business services, property development and fibre networks.

Hang Seng Bank Limited and its subsidiaries provide banking and related financial services.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is a full service commercial bank. The Bank offers a wide range of products and services such as personal, commercial, and corporate banking services, including deposit accounts, loans, and investments. Kotak Mahindra Bank serves customers in India.

Fifth Third Bancorp is a diversified financial services company that operates banking centers in the Midwestern and Southeastern regions of the United States. The Company's principal businesses include retail banking, commercial banking, investment advisory, and data processing.

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. provides comprehensive financial services through its subsidiaries. The Group provides variety of financial services such as general banking, securities brokerage, trust banking, and assets management.

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited provides a comprehensive range of financial products and services to retail and corporate customers.  Its products include retail banking, corporate banking, and treasury services.  The Company operates its branches in Hong Kong and China.

PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk is formed by the merger of four state-owned banks, namely Pt Bank Bumi Daya, PT Bank Dagang Negara, PT Bank Ekspor Import Indonesia (Bank Exim), PT Bank Pembangunan Indonesia (Bank Bapindo). The Bank operates in the commercial banking services.

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk provides commercial banking activities and its related services. The Bank also provides banking activities based on shariah principles.

Malayan Banking Berhad operates as a bank. The Company provides financial services such as insurance, asset management, stock broking, nominee services, venture capital, leasing, and Internet banking. Malayan Banking Berhad serves customers in South East Asia.

Ping An Bank Co Ltd provides a full range of commercial banking services including RMB and foreign currency deposit, loan, international and domestic settlement, discount, currency trading, letter of credit, bank guarantee, and other related services.

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. provides banking services. The Company provides loans, deposits, accounts settlement, foreign exchange, and other services. Shanghai Pudong Development Bank provides its services to individuals, companies, and other groups.

Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co. (600000 CH)

United Overseas Bank Limited provides a wide range of financial services including personal financial services, wealth management, private banking, commercial and corporate banking, transaction banking, investment banking, corporate finance, capital market activities, treasury services, futures broking, asset management, venture capital management and insurance.

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UOB (UOB SP)

Wilmar, Sembcorp Ind & Keppel DC REIT Led STI’s 2-Week 5% Partial Rebound

The STI gained 5.4% over the past fortnight, recovering half of the declines posted between 13 Sep and 21 Oct. This has brought the STI’s...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

CEO of Sabana Industrial Reit’s manager adds to his stake in the Reit

FOR the trading sessions that spanned Oct 21 to 27, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.3 per cent, with the Hang Seng Index falling 6.1 per...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Net Fund Inflows in 3Q22 Led by Banks

The STI’s 2.4% total return in 3Q22 was mainly driven by the trio of DBS, OCBC and UOB, which averaged a 7.3% total return over the...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Five STI Heavyweights Book 9% QTD Total Return

With one week remaining for 3Q22, the STI has booked a 5.5% total return for the quarter, outpacing the FTSE Developed Index’s 1.3% decline. The...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Emperador to Join STI on 19 Sep

Effective the 19 Sep market open, Emperador will join the STI with an indicative weight of 0.4%, taking the number of stocks representing the...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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