SGX dispels ‘boring’ myth to draw young investors

Roaring phase: A group of blue-collar workers sit under a huge screen at the SGX. The stock market delivered a total return of 125% over the past five years, compared with 73% for the US market. — AFP

SINGAPORE: As measures to revive the local stock market begin to bear fruit, Singapore’s stock exchange has been recording over the past year stronger retail investor participation, including a younger generation of investors it has been seeking to attract.

According to the Singapore Exchange (SGX), retail securities daily average value – a key measure of retail trading activity in the local stock market – grew 52% year-on-year (y-o-y), reaching its highest level in 12 years in the 2026 financial year ended June 30.