SGX Logs Six-Year High in Trading Volumes as Equities, ETFs and Derivatives Surge

Singapore Exchange ( (SG:S68) ) just unveiled an announcement.

Singapore Exchange reported a strong February 2026, with securities daily average value jumping 45% year-on-year to S$2.1 billion and total securities turnover up 30% to S$38.5 billion, marking the highest SDAV in six years. Trading in all stock segments accelerated, as Straits Times Index turnover rose 38%, small- and mid-cap activity surged 135% on institutional demand, and retail daily turnover hit a 13-year high, while the STI crossed 5,000 points to reach a record high on broad-based gains in real estate and industrials.

Derivatives activity also strengthened despite fewer trading days, with derivatives daily average volume rising 22% to 1.66 million contracts and total volume up 6% to 27.1 million contracts, reflecting heightened risk-management needs. ETF turnover soared 172% to S$1.1 billion amid strong net inflows, Singapore index futures notional value hit a record S$49 billion on institutional flows, and trading in FTSE Taiwan index futures jumped as AI-driven tech momentum and Lunar New Year roll flows boosted volumes, underscoring SGX’s growing role in Asian derivatives and long-term ETF investing.

The most recent analyst rating on (SG:S68) stock is a Buy with a S$20.00 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 Group) operates Singapore’s securities and derivatives markets, offering trading, clearing and settlement across equities, ETFs and index futures. It serves both institutional and retail investors in Asia and globally, positioning itself as a key hub for risk management, capital raising and access to regional growth themes.

Average Trading Volume: 2,739,266

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: S$19.54B

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