The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has achieved record growth in 2026, cementing its role as Southeast Asia’s leading financial hub. With the Straits Times Index crossing 5,000 points for the first time, securities turnover rising sharply, and ETF trading surging, SGX is attracting both institutional and retail investors worldwide. 📈 Record Performance Straits Times Index (STI): Reached an all‑time high of 5,041 points (+8% YTD). Securities Daily Average Value (SDAV): S$2.1 billion (+45% YoY), highest since 2020. Total Securities Turnover: S$38.5 billion (+30% YoY). Derivatives Daily Average Volume (DAV): 1.66 million contracts (+22% YoY). ETF Trading: Monthly turnover S$1.1 billion (+172% YoY), net inflows S$643 million. 🌐 Market Expansion Institutional Demand → Strong flows into large‑caps and mid‑caps (+135% turnover). Retail Participation → Daily turnover jumped 45%, highest in 13 years. ETF Adoption → Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) investments exceeded S$1 billio...