Smaller Singapore stocks rank amongst 2025’s most traded: SGX

They recorded a combined market cap of $8.15b

Twenty-two Singapore-listed stocks outside the top 100 by market capitalisation are amongst the market’s 100 most traded counters this year, highlighting strong investor interest in smaller names, as per SGX report.

These 22 stocks have a combined market value of $8.15b and an average daily turnover (ADT) of $42.9m as of 21 Oct 2025. In comparison, Genting Singapore, with an $8.89b market cap, sees an ADT of $25.6m.

The industrials, technology, and energy sectors account for nearly 80% of the 22 stocks, despite making up less than 40% of all SGX listings.

Industrials are benefitting from infrastructure demand, Technology from AI adoption, and Energy from the ongoing pivot toward renewables.

CNMC Goldmine, Oiltek International, Parkson Retail, and LHN recorded the biggest percentage jumps in trading activity in both the second half of 2025 versus the first half, and compared with 2024.

CNMC Goldmine is also one of three Catalist-listed names in the group, alongside Lum Chang Creations and ISOTeam.

ISOTeam, for example, posted an ADT of S$678,789 this year, ranking it among Singapore’s 100 most traded stocks despite a market cap of just $64m.

Grand Venture Technology, which is delisting, and Soon Hock Enterprises, which listed on Oct 16, were excluded from the group though they also meet the criteria.

The 22 stocks collectively saw $132.35m in net institutional inflows this year. CSE Global led with $32.10m, followed by Geo Energy Resources ($28.37m) and Wee Hur Holdings ($26.75m).

The data showed that trading liquidity on the SGX is not limited to large-cap names. Smaller stocks are drawing more institutional flows and active trading, driven by sector growth themes and investor search for higher returns.

Looking ahead, analysts said the ability of industrials and technology mid-caps to sustain their strong ADT rankings will depend on how global trade policy evolves.

Persistent protectionist measures such as tariffs and non-tariff barriers could weigh on investment and productivity, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned in its latest World Economic Outlook.

However, the IMF also pointed to potential upside risks, including the possibility of clearer, more stable trade agreements and productivity gains from artificial intelligence, which could boost global trade and output, supporting continued investor interest in Singapore’s non-large-cap sectors.