SGX Straits Times Index Futures

Trade Singapore’s Benchmark Index with Micro Precision

SGX Straits Times Index (STI) Futures provide investors with an efficient way to gain exposure to Singapore’s equity market through a single tradable contract. Tracking the performance of the 30 largest and most actively traded companies listed on the Singapore Exchange, STI futures allow investors to capitalise on market movements while maintaining flexibility in their underlying portfolios.

Designed as a versatile and cost-effective hedging and trading instrument, STI futures enable investors to protect against – or profit from – market fluctuations without altering their underlying stock holdings. Instead of trading individual securities, investors can trade a synthetic representation of the broader Singapore market through the Straits Times Index.

From 9 March 2026, SGX STI Futures will trade in a smaller notional size, effectively introducing a micro contract with a notional value of approximately SGD10,000 and a finer tick size of 0.5 index points. This structure lowers capital requirements and allows investors to implement more precise trading and hedging strategies when expressing views on Singapore equities.

Key Benefits

• Broad Exposure to Singapore’s Blue-Chip Market: Gain diversified exposure to the 30 constituent companies of the Straits Times Index across sectors such as banking, real estate, telecommunications, and industrials.
• Micro Contract Size for Greater Accessibility: With a smaller notional value, Micro SGX STI Futures have lower capital requirements and enable more flexible position sizing for traders and investors.
• Efficient Portfolio Hedging: Hedge against market volatility by managing broad Singapore equity exposure through a single index futures contract.
• Capital-Efficient Trading: Trade the index with margin requirements typically around 5–10% of contract value, providing leveraged exposure to Singapore equities.
• Flexible Trading Strategies: Go long or short the Singapore equity market, allowing investors to benefit from both rising and falling market conditions.
• More Precise Risk Management: Smaller notional size and finer tick increments allow investors to fine-tune their exposure and execute more targeted trading strategies.
• Integrated Singapore Market Ecosystem: Complements other SGX-listed instruments such as ETFs, structured warrants, DLCs, and single-stock futures for comprehensive Singapore equity exposure.