MSCI Singapore Index Futures

MTS Capital partners with the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to elevate investment into leading Asian markets. The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is an exchange based in Singapore and is one of the most important exchanges in Asia and globally. It is a large-scale exchange that plays a key role in connecting with other financial markets worldwide, allowing investors to access international markets as a major gateway to strengthen business relationships among financial markets in Asia, North America, Europe, and beyond. SGX plays a vital role in promoting the economic growth of Singapore and Asia in finance and business. Furthermore, it is a highly trusted exchange with world-class safety standards, supported by strict regulatory systems, risk control, and robust oversight, giving investors confidence in trading and investing.

MSCI Singapore Index Futures

Beginner investors interested in investing in Singapore/Asia who do not know where to start buying stocks can consider starting through index futures.

What is the MSCI Singapore Index?

The MSCI Singapore Index is a stock market index created by MSCI Inc. (Morgan Stanley Capital International) with the goal of measuring the performance of large-cap and mid-cap stocks in the Singapore stock exchange. It consists of 17 constituents and generally moves in the same direction as the Straits Times Index (STI). This index is suitable for investors looking to track the overall economy and trends of major companies in Singapore.

Key Highlights:

1. Covers approximately 85% of the free-float market capitalization of the Singapore equity market.

2. Serves as a benchmark for institutional investors or funds investing in Singapore equities.

3. Used as the underlying index for ETFs focused on the Singapore market, such as the iShares MSCI Singapore ETF.

4. Reflects the overall Singapore economy, as it covers leading companies across various sectors such as finance, real estate, telecommunications, and industrials.

Example Constituents in the MSCI Singapore Index (subject to change):

• DBS Group Holdings (Banking)

• Singapore Telecommunications (Telecommunications)

• UOB (Banking)

• OCBC Bank (Banking)

• CapitaLand (Real Estate)