ETF

NEWS ANALYSIS

China bonds emerge as surprise haven as Iran war reshapes portfolios

Near-zero correlation with Western markets draws foreign buyers

If a new market index is created, it should be explicitly positioned to include companies that list on the Global Listing Board.
MARK TO MARKET

New dynamism: Singapore needs a market index without Reits to support passive flows

ETFs a means of riding market’s revitalisation while neutralising risk of picking the wrong companies, abandoning strong performers too early

US spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have seen net outflows of about US$1 billion so far in May.

Bitcoin volatility hits nine-month low as crypto takes breather

It struggles to break above US$80,000, down nearly 40% from its record high of more than US$126,000 in October 2025

Linked to chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, the products will seek to deliver twice the daily moves of the two stocks, both central to the global AI trade.

World’s most fervent day traders in South Korea to get risky new tools

Single-stock leveraged ETFs are set to launch in the country

Space-related ETFs have attracted US$1.3 billion in new cash in the last month alone, according to Morningstar Direct.
NEWS ANALYSIS

Space ETFs booming in anticipation of SpaceX IPO

Analysts highlight sector growth but warn of overlapping holdings and niche market risks

Real estate investment trusts, which occupy a significant portion of these plays, offer high dividend yields of 3% minimally, with some displaying positive returns.

Want to beat rising inflation? These SGX-listed funds and stocks offer dividends of at least 3%

iShares US dollar Asia High-yield bond index ETF leads the pack with a 7.3% dividend yield

The bellwether Straits Times Index rose 0.6% month on month to 4,912.69.

Steady trading across asset classes as SGX securities turnover rises 6% in April

Strong retail participation in small and mid-caps, growing open interest in key derivatives drive the increase

Koay Hui Sien, head of iShares fixed-income product strategy, Apac ex-Japan at BlackRock, says investors that hold cash risk losing to inflation.

Cash piles hit record highs, but fixed income offers higher yields: BlackRock

Bonds are not ‘too much risk’ while still yielding 6-8%, says the money manager

The future of investing is about understanding when and how to use active and passive, rather than choosing between them.

Why ‘ETF and chill’ may no longer be enough

The next phase of investing is about being more deliberate rather than doing more

The yellow metal peaked near US$5,500 per ounce in January before retreating in March amid a broader risk-off sentiment.

Singapore’s gold demand jumps record 42% in Q1 amid geopolitical risks, volatile prices

Inflows into Asia-listed gold ETFs outpace those in other regions, and offset outflows in West