Singapore, February 2, 2026, 15:09 (SGT) — Regular session
- Shares of Singapore Exchange dropped 0.7% in afternoon trading, underperforming amid the broader risk-off sentiment in markets
- Investors are positioning themselves ahead of the bourse operator’s first-half FY2026 results, due on Feb 5
- SGX will start trading three new Hong Kong-linked SDR counters this Monday
Shares of Singapore Exchange Ltd slipped 0.7% to S$17.51 in mid-afternoon Monday, after trading between S$17.50 and S$17.83 earlier in the session. The stock has gained roughly 42% in the past year but remains just shy of its 52-week high at S$17.89, according to market data.
Attention on the stock is growing as SGX prepares to release its fiscal 2026 first-half results, covering July to December, ahead of the market open on Feb. 5. The management team will hold an investor briefing at 9:00 a.m. Singapore time, featuring CEO Loh Boon Chye and CFO Daniel Koh.
Global risk appetite is taking a hit at a tough moment. Asian stocks tumbled Monday following a frantic sell-off in precious metals. Investors are now gearing up for a packed week of corporate earnings, central bank decisions, and key U.S. economic reports.
SGX will roll out three new Singapore Depository Receipt counters starting Monday, opening up Singapore-dollar trading for Hong Kong-listed Zijin Gold, Horizon Robotics, and China Mobile. Shares of SGX closed Friday slightly lower, down 0.2% at S$17.63, according to .
SDRs, listed in Singapore, are tradeable instruments that track stocks listed abroad, allowing investors to gain exposure without purchasing the shares directly on the foreign exchange.
“It’s risk off and de-leveraging,” Christopher Forbes, head of Asia and Middle East at CMC Markets, told Reuters in a market note. Reuters
Investors tracking SGX focus on cash equities turnover, derivatives activity, clearing flows, and signals from market data and post-trade services. Volatility spikes often boost volumes, yet prolonged slumps can put risk-taking on hold.
But the impact could swing either way. If this selloff dampens listings, fundraising, and daily trading interest, the short-term volatility spike might fall short of compensating for weaker overall participation.
Next on the agenda: the Feb. 5 results release and briefing. Investors will be watching closely for any hints on volume trends heading into the March quarter and whether newer products, like SDRs, are driving significant turnover.
