


Should investors still buy the STI, or build it themselves? The Straits Times Index (STI), Singapore’s equity benchmark, enjoyed a standout year in 2025, delivering a return of 22.7%. This followed gains of 16.9% in 2024, a flat 2023 (-0.3%) and a modest 4.0% in 2022. The recovery has reinforced the narrative that Singapore equities […]