FTSE ST Industrials Index rises in early 2026 after strong 2025 run

Wee Hur Holdings and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) were the leading performers in the second half of 2025.

The FTSE ST Industrials Index extended its strong run into the start of 2026, rising about 3% in early January trading as of 6 January, after delivering a 44% total return in 2025, according to SGX.

The index comprises 16 Industrials-sector stocks selected from the FTSE ST All-Share Index based on Industry Classification Benchmark classifications.

In 2025, it recorded $265m in net institutional inflows and maintained an average daily turnover of $193m.

SGX noted that a broader universe of Singapore-listed Industrials stocks, including the index constituents and other names with market capitalisation above $100m, outperformed on a median basis.

This wider group delivered median total returns of 61% in 2025, supported by $741m in net institutional inflows.

Within the index, Hong Leong Asia was the top performer in 2025 with a 173% total return, and also led in the first half of 2025 with an 81% gain.

Wee Hur Holdings and Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) were the leading performers in the second half of 2025, each posting 57% total returns.

The update also highlighted sharp increases in trading activity in the second half of 2025 compared with the first half.

Average daily turnover rose significantly for several Industrials names, including Sanli Environmental, Soilbuild, Low Keng Huat, Sunpower, ASL Marine, Vallianz, KSH, Lum Chang, Spindex, and Ever Glory, reflecting heightened investor interest and liquidity.

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