You can now take a bite of the stock market as SGX shrinks board lot sizes
Sometimes small is better.
Investing in the stock market used to be a significant financial commitment. Back in the early 2010s, buying just one share in a popular local company like DBS could cost around S$7,700—more than a month's salary for many Singaporeans at that time. This minimum investment amount, known as a "board lot," was set at 100 shares. These board lots were established to make trading more efficient, much like buying eggs by the carton.
However, this created barriers for many new investors who couldn't afford such a large initial outlay.
The good news is that the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) is making investing more accessible. Starting from October 5, 2026, SGX will shrink the minimum board lot size for specific stocks. The first batch of 11 of the exchange's most heavily traded and priced stocks will see its board lot size reduced from 100 shares to just 10. This change will make it significantly easier and far more affordable for retail investors to trade these popular stocks.
For shares priced between S$10 and S$100, the board lots will be reduced to 10 units. For stocks priced above S$100, the reduction will be to just one share. This change will lower barriers to market participation and improve affordability for investors like you and me.
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