Singapore Exchange stock: October trading gains momentum

Singapore Exchange reported stronger trading activity for October in an announcement published on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The exchange said securities turnover increased as investors navigated sharp market pullbacks and changing macroeconomic conditions.

Singapore Exchange stock traded at 14.60 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 20:45 CET on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Trading activity strengthens

Securities market turnover rose 32% year on year to SGD 44.8 billion and increased 6% from September. Securities daily average value reached SGD 2 billion. Derivatives daily average volume climbed 8% year on year and 17% month on month to 1.6 million contracts, its highest level since April.

Total derivatives volume increased 6% year on year to 31.4 million contracts. Activity grew across equity, foreign exchange and commodity products, while foreign exchange derivatives volume rose 27% year on year to 8.5 million contracts.

The figures were reported by Singapore Exchange.

Retail and product expansion

SGX said retail trading activity in 11 securities rose after board lot sizes were reduced from 100 to 10 units. Net retail inflows into those securities increased 139% month on month, while October marked the ninth consecutive month of net retail buying across all stocks.

The exchange welcomed 10 new ETFs during the month. ETF turnover rose 32% year on year to SGD 1.1 billion, supported by products linked to global benchmarks, North Asian markets, artificial intelligence and credit. Total funds raised reached SGD 651.4 million.

Operating backdrop for investors

The October figures strengthen the picture of broad-based activity across SGX's multi-asset market infrastructure. Equity turnover, derivatives demand, foreign exchange hedging and new ETF listings each contributed to the month's operating momentum.

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