The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has unveiled its list of the 30 most traded non-Straits Times Index (STI) stocks for the second half of 2025. These stocks, spanning all 12 sectors, collectively hold a market capitalisation of S$74b. Notably, the list includes three newcomers: YZJ Maritime, NTT DC REIT, and Centurion Accommodation REIT (CAREIT), with total returns since listing ranging from 17% for CAREIT to a 3% decline for NTT DC REIT.
The 27 stocks that were already listed in the first half of 2025 saw their average daily turnover (ADT) rise from S$115m to S$180m in the second half, with a 30% average total return. These stocks also experienced a net institutional inflow of S$76m, building on the S$90m from the first half. CSE Global led the net institutional inflow-to-market cap ratio, with its ADT increasing from S$1.4m to S$5.8m.
Among the 30 stocks, seven real estate investment trusts (REITs) stood out with a combined market capitalisation of S$19.5b and a 2H25 ADT of S$53.1m. Despite a net institutional outflow of S$135m, Suntec REIT, Lendlease Global Commercial REIT, and Keppel REIT recorded positive net inflows and total returns of 25%, 25%, and 23%, respectively.
The technology sector also made a significant impact, with CSE Global, iFAST Corporation, and Frencken Group leading in net institutional inflow relative to market capitalisation. The sector’s ADT surged to S$44.4m, more than doubling from the first half of the year.
These developments highlight the dynamic nature of Singapore’s stock market, with significant institutional interest and trading activity beyond the STI.
