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Reduced SGX board lot sizes a win for investors, but issues remain

The exchange says the lower minimum investment size for higher-priced securities could broaden investor participation

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Koh Kim Xuan

Published Sat, Jan 24, 2026 · 11:43 AM
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    • Under the proposal, the standard board lot size will be reduced from 100 to 10 units for instruments above $10 and up to $100.
    • Under the proposal, the standard board lot size will be reduced from 100 to 10 units for instruments above $10 and up to $100. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] Having smaller board lot sizes for some stocks on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) is a positive move, but the change is only part of the wider equation of making the local market more attractive, industry players said.

    The exchange, which issued a consultation paper on this topic on Friday (Jan 23), said that the lower minimum investment size for higher-priced securities could broaden investor participation.

    This would increase trading activity and enable investors to access higher-priced securities easily to build more diversified portfolios. 

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