20 Years and Still Roaring
In 2002, the SPDR Straits Times Index ETF (ES3) transformed Singapore’s fund industry by introducing low-cost, diversified access to the local economy.
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Supported by key partners, including FTSE Russell, a LSEG Business, SPH Media, and the Singapore Exchange, the SPDR Straits Times Index ETF has become the largest and most actively traded equities ETF in the market.1
First, Largest, and Most Actively Traded
The SPDR Straits Times Index ETF is the first, largest and most actively traded Singapore ETF on the SGX today.1
Fund at a Glance
- The largest Singapore Equities ETF with over S$1 billion in Assets Under Management and the largest fund tracking the Singapore stock market in the world1
- Diversified exposure to the top 30 eligible companies listed on the SGX in a single transaction
- Lowest bid-ask spread among all Equities ETF listed on the SGX in 20211
- Leverages expertise from key partners FTSE Russell, a LSEG Business, SPH Media Group, and the Singapore Exchange
- Aiming to pay dividends every 6 months, providing invest a potential regular stream of income
Research and Insights
How To Invest
Investing in to the SPDR Straits Times Index ETF is as easy as grabbing coffee from your favourite kopitiam. Investors can access the Fund with a minimum investment of just 1 unit through a number of channels ranging from a traditional brokerage account or a CPF Investment Scheme provider:
The SPDR Straits Times Index ETF is flexible and easy to trade. Investors can buy and sell them like shares during Singapore trading hours, typically through a stock broker or a bank.
For those who do not wish to risk timing the market, you may consider investing regularly (usually monthly) through a regular saver plan if your bank or broker offers such an option.
The SPDR Straits Times Index ETF is an eligible investment under the CPF Investment Scheme, thus you have an option to invest in the Fund using your CPF savings, which may potentially help enhance your retirement nest egg.
In addition, you can invest in the SPDR Straits Times Index ETF through the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS). It is a voluntary scheme to encourage individuals to save for retirement, over and above their CPF savings
Backed by an ETF and Indexing Leader
Our continued innovation in ETFs is driven by our commitment to delivering low-cost, efficient solutions for investors and our more than 40 years of indexing experience.
Creator of the world’s first ETFs 2
In assets globally across State Street SPDR ETFs 3
SPDR ETFs globally across all major asset classes 3
Designed with Local Market Experts
The SPDR Straits Times Index ETF tracks the performance of the Straits Times Index — which is a globally recognized benchmark that is considered to be the market barometer for Singapore’s economy. Learn more about the market experts managing the index below.
