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 The Business Times.
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.
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