SGX securities trading value for July rises 37% year on year to S$46.2 billion
The STI is up 8.9% at 5,628.5 during the month – its biggest month-on-month rise in more than five years
In July, the Singapore Exchange's securities market turnover surged 37% year on year to S$46.2 billion, according to a bourse filing. The securities daily average value (SDAV) grew 37% from the previous year, breaking the S$2 billion mark for the sixth consecutive month. Derivatives traded volume climbed 16% year on year to 33.9 million contracts, with derivatives daily average volume (DAV) increasing 16% to around 1.5 million contracts.
The overall turnover velocity for July reached 44%, up from 41% in July 2025. The Catalist board turnover velocity stood at 39%, up from 37% in July 2025. As of July 2026, SGX's market capitalization stood at S$1.2 trillion, up from S$1.1 trillion in the prior month. The STI advanced 8.9% in July to 5,628.5, its biggest month-on-month increase in over five years, driven by a global shift from technology to defensive financials.
Cash equities SDAV grew across all investor segments in July, with institutional investors leading the charge, followed by retail investors who were net buyers for a sixth straight month. SGX Commodities saw its strongest July for petrochemicals and SICOM rubber derivatives, while mixed economic signals in the US led to increased hedging in SGX's listed currency markets, with total FX futures traded volume up by 54% year on year.
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