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SGX April 2026 Data Shows Higher Equity Volumes but Softer Turnover Value

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  • SGX’s April 2026 data shows higher share volumes but lower turnover value, as market capitalisation rose and turnover velocity eased.
  • Year-on-year, SGX saw strong growth in overall equity activity led by Catalist and growth sectors, while derivatives volumes softened and block trades surged.
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SGX April 2026 Data Shows Higher Equity Volumes but Softer Turnover Value

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The latest update is out from Singapore Exchange ( (SG:S68) ).

Singapore Exchange reported that total stock market turnover volume rose to 40.6 billion shares in April 2026 from 38.1 billion in March, even as turnover value slipped to S$43.2 billion from S$52.8 billion and overall turnover velocity eased to 48%. Total market capitalisation increased to S$1.12 trillion and the number of listed securities edged down to 600, pointing to a more concentrated but higher-valued market.

Year on year, total market turnover value grew 6% and volume 38%, with particularly strong gains in Catalist, technology, healthcare and basic materials counters, while financials saw lower trading value. Trading in Singapore companies nearly doubled by volume versus April 2025, and married trades expanded sharply, suggesting more block activity, while derivatives volumes moderated, indicating a tilt toward cash equities in April’s activity mix.

The most recent analyst rating on (SG:S68) stock is a Buy with a S$22.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Singapore Exchange stock, see the SG:S68 Stock Forecast page.

More about Singapore Exchange

Singapore Exchange (SGX) operates Singapore’s main securities and derivatives markets, providing listing, trading, clearing, settlement and post-trade services across equities, ETFs, structured products and derivatives. It serves as a key capital-raising and price-discovery venue for Singapore and regional issuers and investors, with a strong focus on blue chips, REITs and Asian exposure.

Average Trading Volume: 2,957,469

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: S$22.59B

Learn more about S68 stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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