Some ETF rankings for your evening — I rank a selection of Singapore-listed ETFs using an S-tier list.
The Nikko AM Singapore STI ETF — S-tier. Tracks the top 30 companies on SGX: DBS, OCBC, Singtel, and the big REITs. No real UCITS alternative for Singapore equity exposure, and it’s the cheapest of the two options at 0.24% per year. Great starter position for anyone with little capital. Want the accumulating share class that reinvests dividends automatically? The ticker you want is GAB.
The Lion-Phillip S-REIT ETF — A-tier. Diversified exposure to Singapore REITs in a single ticker. S-REITs are an income-generating asset class here, and SGX is really the only practical way in. Does what it says on the tin, but the drawback is it’s relatively pricey at 0.6% per annum. Beyond the fee, the bigger question is whether you want REIT exposure at all right now.
The UOB APAC Green REIT ETF — D-tier. A niche, yield-centric ETF with a heavy tilt towards financials. I don’t find these income-focused ETFs that attractive — distributions can be made up of income, capital gains, or capital itself, which can be sleight of hand. On a total returns basis, you’re usually better off in a broad market ETF.
The Lion-OCBC Securities Hang Seng Tech ETF — B-tier. Tracks the 30 biggest tech companies listed in Hong Kong — Tencent, Alibaba, Meituan, JD.com. Good for what it is, but shouldn’t be your core. More of a satellite position — concentrated single country, single sector. Higher potential upside, but higher volatility too. Buy it because you have a specific view on Chinese tech, not as a foundation holding.
Let me know what you think in the comments. Did I get it right?
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S-reit is S*** . barely move at all. waste of time.