SGX will be launching a new index that tracks the next tier of large and liquid companies to better showcase Singapore’s broader equity market. We expect this to benefit small-mid cap stocks. We have identified a potential list of 39 Mini STI constituents. Our top picks are Food Empire Holdings, Sheng Siong, CSE, China Sunsine, Marco Polo Marine and Valuetronics.
Top Stories Strategy | Small Mid Caps SGX will be launching a new index that tracks the next tier of large and liquid companies to better showcase Singapore’s broader equity market. We expect this to benefit small-mid cap stocks. We have identified a potential list of 39 Mini STI constituents. Our top picks are Food Empire, Sheng Siong, CSE, China Sunsine, Marco Polo Marine and Valuetronics. Market Spotlight US stocks ended mixed on Wednesday, with the DJIA gaining while the S&P 500 and NASD...
Attractive yield differentials. With Singapore government bond yields trending lower, the yield differential between fixed income and equities has narrowed in 2025, thus reinforcing the relative appeal of companies offering high, sustainable dividend payouts. Equity yields in the 4-6% range now offer a compelling pickup versus the 10-year Singapore Government Bond yield (1.8579% as at 4 Sep 25), while also providing potential for capital gains. In our view, this widening yield gap should support...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: September Conviction Calls: Add Anta, BYDE and CSCEC to our BUY list, Li Auto and OOIL to our SELL list. Take profit on Innovent, JD Logistics, Lenovo, Sino Biopharm, Tencent and TME. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance In August: Our new Alpha Picks are ASSA, ARCI, BBCA, BBNI, BRMS, MTEL, HRUM and NCKL. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Wake Me Up When September Ends: Our Aug 25 Alpha Picks underperformed marginally. Sep 25 picks: Alpha IVF, Hume ...
Our Alpha Picks portfolio delivered another month of strong performance, rising 11.4% mom in Aug 25 to overwhelm the STI’s 2.3% gain. On a market cap-weighted basis, the portfolio gained 3.2% mom, also ahead of the benchmark by 0.9ppt. For Sep 25, we add BRC for its construction exposure and YZJSGD for its new order flow and inexpensive valuations, while locking in gains on CICT, CD and PROP.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Alpha Picks: Double Happiness Again In Aug 25 Our Alpha Picks portfolio rose 11.4% mom in Aug 25, overwhelming the STI’s 2.3% gain. Add BRC, YZJSGD; remove CICT, CD, PROP. TRADERS' CORNER First Resources (FR SP): Trading BUY Singapore Exchange (SGX SP): Trading SELL
CSE's 1H25 earnings of S$16m (+9% yoy) were in line at 44% of our 2025 estimate, supported by resilient top-line growth and a disposal gain. Revenue rose 3% yoy to S$441m, led by communications growth (+13% yoy) and acquisitions. While order book eased to S$574m (-17% yoy) on the shift away from lower-value municipal projects, we expect growth to return as CSE pivots towards larger-scale data centre and infrastructure projects. Maintain BUY with an unchanged target price of S$0.85.
GREATER CHINA Economics Economic Activity: Growth decelerates as trade war impact deepens. Results Chongqing Brewery (600132 CH/BUY/Rmb55.26/Target: Rmb67.40): 2Q25: Volume remained flat but ASP dropped 2% yoy; expanding off-trade channel to offset the weakness in on-trade channel. CSPC Innovation Pharmaceutical Co (300765 CH/HOLD/Rmb53.00/Target: Rmb52.00): 1H25: Results in line, smooth progress in R&D. Update Foxconn Industrial Internet (601138 CH/BUY/Rmb44.86/Target: Rmb49.50): Solid 3Q guida...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results China Sunsine Chemical (CSSC SP/BUY/S$0.69/Target: S$0.75): 1H25: Earnings stretch as rubber capacity expands; raise target price by 19%. CSE Global (CSE SP/BUY/S$0.645/Target: S$0.850): 1H25: Earnings steady, positioned for data centre upside. Frencken Group (FRKN SP/BUY/S$1.48/Target: S$2.08): 1H25: Results in line; expect stable outlook hoh for 2H25. Hong Leong Asia (HLA SP/BUY/S$1.88/Target: S$2.63): 1H25: Engine-led strength offsets temporary building materials we...
GREATER CHINA Economics Trade: July’s data beats expectations, further near-term strength likely. Sector Automobile: Weekly: YOY PV sales growth remains negative for three straight weeks. Maintain MARKET WEIGHT on the sector. Top BUYs: CATL, Geely and Tuopu. Initiate Coverage Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls Co (002050 CH/BUY/Rmb27.37/Target: Rmb36.50): Innovative Thermal management leader driving sustainable growth. Initiate coverage with BUY. Target price: Rmb36.50 for A-share, HK$40.00 fo...
CSE released a 2Q25 business update ahead of its results on 14 August. 1H25 revenue met expectations at 51% of our full-year forecast. Order intake rose 3.8% yoy to S$211.3m, with a stronger growth of 7.8% yoy on a constant currency basis. The electrification and communications segments led the growth, supported by data centre demand. We expect stable 1H25 earnings with more lumpy order wins in 2H25. Maintain BUY with a 39% higher PE-based target price of S$0.85.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Results DBS Group Holdings (DBS SP/HOLD/S$49.75/Target: S$52.80) 2Q25: One more hike in quarterly DPS. Genting Singapore (GENS SP/BUY/S$0.755/Target: S$0.89) 2Q25: Below expectations. Earnings hit by higher staff costs and temporary closure of S.E.A Aquarium. Lower target price to S$0.89 on cheap valuations and attractive dividends. United Overseas Bank (UOB SP/NOT RATED/S$35.81) 2Q25: Higher CASA ratio reflects strengthening deposit franchise. Update CSE Global (CSE SP/BUY/S$...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: August Conviction Calls: Add JBM Healthcare and Lenovo to our BUY list. Take profit on CATL, Han’s Laser, KE Holdings and Longfor. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Underperformance In July: Our new Alpha Picks are ASSA, AKRA, ARCI, BBNI, KLBF, MTEL, and MYOR. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Some Opportunities Amid A “Summer Lull”: Our July 25 Alpha Picks outperformed. Aug 25 picks: Coraza, Eco World, Gamuda, Hume Cement, IJM, Inari, RHB and Zetrix. SINGAPORE ...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Alpha Picks: Massive Outperformance For Jul 25 Our Alpha Picks portfolio surpassed the STI by a massive 12.4ppt in Jul 25. Add HLA, MPM and CSE; remove IFAST and SSG. Results Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT SP/BUY/S$1.28/Target: S$1.86) 1QFY26: Lower operating and interest expenses offset overseas headwinds. NetLink NBN Trust (NETLINK SP/BUY/S$0.895/Target: S$0.98) 1QFY26: Muted result...
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Strategy Small-Mid Cap Small mid cap stocks are biggest beneficiaries of MAS’ S$1.1b distribution. Sector Banking Higher reciprocal tariffs could further delay rate cuts. Results SIA Engineering (SIE SP/HOLD/S$3.35/Target: S$3.41) 1QFY26: Earnings beat thanks to strong JV/associate contributions; SIAEC appears fairly valued after recent share price surge. Downgrade to HOLD. TRADERS' CORNER SIA Engineering Co (SIE SP): Trading BUY ...
On 21 Jul 25, the MAS announced that it has appointed the first three asset managers under the EQDP and will place S$1.1b with them. The funds were selected because they have committed significant allocation to small mid cap stocks. As a result, small mid cap stocks appear to be the biggest winners of this programme. Our top picks include Food Empire, UMS, Frencken, Valuetronics, Oiltek, Propnex, Marco Polo Marine, Lum Chang Creations, CSE and Sheng Siong.
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: July Conviction Calls: Add CATL, KE Holdings, Longfor, Midea Group, Tencent and TME to our BUY list. Take profit on Prudential. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Good Performances In June: Our new Alpha Picks are ANTM, BBCA, ERAA, ICBP, MYOR, MIKA, AMRT and TLKM. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Positioning For Positive US Trade Deals: Our Jun 25 Alpha Picks outperform. Jul 25 picks: Coraza, Duopharma, Eco World, Gamuda, Hume Cement, IJM, Inari and MYEG. SINGAP...
GREATER CHINA Strategy Alpha Picks: June Conviction Calls: Add Prudential and Sino Biopharm to our BUY list. Take profit on SHKP and Trip.com. INDONESIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Good Performances In May: Good performances from most with the exception of GOTO and BUKA. MALAYSIA Strategy Alpha Picks: Raising Emphasis On Infrastructure Plays: Our May 25 Alpha Picks outperformed with resounding success. June 25 picks: Duopharma, Eco World, Gamuda, Hume Cement, IJM, MYEG, Northeast Group. SINGAPORE S...
Singapore’s market outlook has improved following the US backing down from its tariffs and the upcoming MAS liquidity support. The S$5b EQDP will boost non-index mid caps and in that vein, we like CENT, CSSC, CD, CSE, FEH, FRKN, HLA, OTEK, PROP, SSG, SIE and VALUE. In the meantime, the STI’s strong defensive nature and undervalued metrics support a revised 2025 target of 4,054. Our top large-cap picks are CLAS, CICT, FR, KEP, OCBC, SATS, SE, SCI, ST and YZJSGD.
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