Broker Name: DBS Bank
Date of Report: 26 Jan 2026
Excerpt from DBS Bank report.
Report Summary
- Singapore’s ETF market is experiencing robust growth, with assets under management (AUM) hitting a record SGD18bn (+37% year-on-year) and average daily turnover (ADT) up 69%.
- Over 70% of ETF AUM on SGX is focused on Asia-centric strategies, positioning SGX as a key gateway to Asian markets for investors seeking growth and diversification.
- Key ETFs highlighted include broad Asia ex Japan (iShares MSCI Asia ex Japan Climate Action, ICM), country-focused funds for China (Xtrackers MSCI China, TID) and India (iShares MSCI India Climate Transition, QK9), actively managed Japan exposure (Lion-Nomura Japan Active ETF, JJJ), and gold (SPDR Gold Shares, GSD) for portfolio diversification and risk management.
- Actively managed ETFs are gaining traction, offering potential ‘alpha’ and differentiated market exposure beyond passive strategies.
- SGX-listed gold ETF was the top-traded ETF in 2025, reflecting increased demand for gold as a defensive and return-generating asset amidst macro and geopolitical uncertainties.
Above is an excerpt from a report by DBS Bank. Clients of DBS Bank can be the first to access the full report from the DBS Bank website : https://www.dbs.com
