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SGX stocks attract brisk trading after board lot size cuts
Eleven listed companies on the Singapore Exchange saw immediate investor interest following the introduction of smaller board lot sizes. The first day of trading under the new framework resulted in over 20,000 transactions at the reduced 10-share lot level.
LSN Singapore ·
The Singapore Exchange's move to reduce board lot sizes for selected stocks has generated significant trading activity in early sessions, with more than 20,000 trades executed at the new 10-share minimum on day one of the transition.
The initiative, which applies to eleven stocks, aims to lower barriers to entry for retail investors by reducing the capital required for individual share purchases. The smaller lot sizes represent a marked shift from traditional trading practices on the bourse.
Trading patterns suggest strong acceptance of the new framework, with investors actively participating in transactions at the reduced lot levels. The uptake indicates demand among market participants for greater flexibility in share trading volumes.
The SGX's decision to pilot the smaller board lot programme reflects efforts to modernize equity markets and enhance retail participation. Similar measures have been implemented by other regional exchanges seeking to democratize stock market access.
Market participants are monitoring whether the positive initial response will sustain and whether the programme may be expanded to additional listed companies in future phases.