The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has reported that whilst the Straits Times Index (STI) has achieved a 6.5% total return for the year up to 6 June 2025, a broader set of 135 stocks with market capitalisations exceeding S$250m have outperformed, averaging 7.9% total returns. These stocks span all 12 sectors and include 40 stocks with an average daily turnover (ADT) of more than S$1m, with 13 from the S-REIT sector.
Among the non-STI stocks with market capitalisations above S$3b, SIA Engineering and Singapore Land Group have shown notable performance. SIA Engineering reported a 44% increase in net profit for FY24/25 and signed S$1.3b in service agreements, contributing to a 24% total return and an ADT rise to S$1.5m. Singapore Land Group achieved a 28% total return, with its ADT increasing by 45% from the previous year, driven by strong performance in investment properties and hotel operations.
Additionally, Singapore lists nearly 40 stocks with market capitalisations between S$1b and S$3b, with Sheng Siong Group leading in size. Sheng Siong reported a 7.1% revenue increase in Q1 FY25, boosting its total return to 15% for the year. Half of these stocks have averaged over S$1m in ADT, with Sheng Siong among the top five most traded.
The SGX’s update underscores the diverse opportunities beyond the STI, highlighting significant trading activity and returns among smaller-cap stocks.
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