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SGX launches new batch of stock indices

They track four local themes and are aimed at improving liquidity, market understanding

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Published Tue, Dec 1, 2015 · 09:50 PM
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    Singapore

    WITH an eye on improving liquidity and understanding of Singapore's stock market, Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Tuesday launched 11 stock indices tracking four key local themes: healthcare, real estate, minerals, oil & gas, and maritime & offshore.

    The indices, which come under its index business SGX Index Edge, cover S$200 billion of stocks listed on SGX.

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