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Singapore REITs Could See Valuations Lift; Singapore Industrial Production Surged 29.1% YoY in October【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 28 Nov 2025 (Fri), $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ was slightly up at 1.93% WTD in SGD, and rose 14.56% YTD in SGD. SRT’s WTD gains was primarily attributable to industrial, retail and office by subsector and FLT, MLT and MINT by individual REIT. FLT rose after its target price was raised by UOB Kay Hian, with a buy rating maintained. UOB Kay Hian expects rising occupancies to support higher DPU. In other positive news for the sector, Fitch analysts say that S-REITs are likely to speed up asset acquisitions, divestments and enhancements as borrowing costs moderate. REITs’ cap rates can potentially compress amid increasing demand, thereby lifting valuations. S$ SRT 2025 YTD Total Return: +14.56% 【MMF】 Following mixed policy signals
Singapore REITs Could See Valuations Lift; Singapore Industrial Production Surged 29.1% YoY in October【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

Softer US Data Increased Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts, Supporting Equity Gains WTD【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

East Asia  LCU WTD return: +0.89% ·         $CSOP LOW CARBON US$(LCU.SI)$ gained 0.89% in USD WTD, and 23.80% in USD YTD. ·         WTD gains are primarily attributable to IT, consumer discretionary and financials by subsector, and China, Taiwan and South Korea by region, as well as Alibaba, TSMC and Samsung Electronics by individual firm. ·         $BABA-W(09988)$ rose after its Gwen app attracted over 10 million downloads in the week after its relaunch, as well as after its quarterly revenue beat expectations. ·         TSMC rose on a med
Softer US Data Increased Expectations of Fed Rate Cuts, Supporting Equity Gains WTD【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

Singapore GDP Forecast Upgraded to 4%; US Labor Market Data and Fed Rate Trajectory in Focus【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 21 Nov 2025 (Fri), SRT was slightly down at -0.77% WTD in SGD, and rose 12.39% YTD in SGD. Despite the decline, on a more positive note, Macquarie has highlighted that MAS’s rollout of the next round of equity market reforms, including a second tranche of EQDP funds that are likely allocated within 1-2 quarters. Other initiatives include enhancing the market making ecosystem, upgrading post-trade custody model, and lowering minimum board lot sizes. These will reduce costs and improve investor access and trading activity. $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ 2025 YTD Total Return: +12.39% 【MMF】 As previously shared, labour market data is in focus. Last week, September nonfarm payrolls data release showed that it rose more than expected.
Singapore GDP Forecast Upgraded to 4%; US Labor Market Data and Fed Rate Trajectory in Focus【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

Global Equities Affected by Tech-Led Risk-Off Sentiment 【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

East Asia LCU YTD return: +24.45% – While $CSOP LOW CARBON US$(LCU.SI)$ declined 2.51% in USD WTD, it gained 24.45% in USD YTD. – WTD declines are primarily attributable to a broad global risk-off sentiment. Tech selloff happened amid rising concerns surrounding the profit viability of AI as AI might not have produced sufficient revenue or profits to justify huge infrastructure spending. SQU YTD return: +6.29% – While $CSOP SEA TECH ETF US$(SQU.SI)$ fell slightly 0.93% in USD WTD, it gained 6.29% in USD YTD. – WTD declines were primarily led by Goto Gojek Tokopedia, Grab and Delta Electronics Thai. China SHD YTD return: -2.42% SCY YTD return: +46.52% – According to HSBC, China A-shares saw strong 3Q2
Global Equities Affected by Tech-Led Risk-Off Sentiment 【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

US Government Shutdown Ended, Focus Shifts to Jobs Data【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 14 Nov 2025 (Fri), $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ was slightly down at -0.76% WTD in SGD, and rose 13.26% YTD in SGD. On a brighter note, Morgan Stanley shared that the latest 3Q25 reporting season generally saw resilient rental reversions, particularly for warehouse and data centres. Coupled with interest rate tailwinds, this is expected to result in positive dividend growth in future. S$ SRT 2025 YTD Total Return: +13.26% 【MMF】 After record 43 days of US government shutdown, Trump signed Congress-passed funding bill into law on 12 Nov 2025 to reopen the government. This will see the resumption of economic data releases by the government including CPI, nonfarm payroll and unemployment data. Labor market data will be in focus to g
US Government Shutdown Ended, Focus Shifts to Jobs Data【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

Singapore’s PMI at 50, Staying Above Contraction; Progress Expected on US Government Shutdown Resolution【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 7 Nov 2025 (Fri), $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ was slightly down at -0.88% WTD in SGD, and rose 14.13% YTD in SGD. SRT’s decline was against a backdrop of a broader risk-off sentiment as markets were largely concerned with overstretched valuations, particularly in AI and tech. Despite that, on a brighter note, according to The Smart Investor, Singapore office REITs offer opportunities in 2025 as lower interest rates ease refinancing costs and lift distributable income. CBRE expects ongoing demand for premium green offices in Asia-Pacific, while Cushman & Wakefield notes a strong flight-to-quality, with Singapore CBD Grade A occupancy at 94.8%. S$ SRT 2025 YTD Total Return: +14.13% 【MMF】 During the week, data releases saw som
Singapore’s PMI at 50, Staying Above Contraction; Progress Expected on US Government Shutdown Resolution【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

SRT Was Impacted by Hawkish Fed Rate Cut; DBS Sees 2 More Cuts, with S-REIT Sentiment Expected to Improve After 3Q25 Rates Amid Low SORA Rates【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 31 Oct 2025 (Fri), $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ was slightly down at -0.62% WTD in SGD, and rose 15.14% YTD in SGD. SRT’s decline was against a backdrop of a hawkish Fed rate where, despite a 25bp rate cut at the Oct meeting, Powell had stated that a cut at the Dec meeting was not a foregone conclusion. Nevertheless, DBS expects two more cuts and possible further easing, with S-REITs potentially facing short-term market volatility as markets reassess Fed rate trajectory, though limited downside anticipated. A steady rate-cut cycle should lower funding costs and improve refinancing into FY26. DBS foresees S-REIT sentiment improving after 3Q25 results, as low SORA rates make interest rates more favourable. S$ SRT 2025 YTD Total Re
SRT Was Impacted by Hawkish Fed Rate Cut; DBS Sees 2 More Cuts, with S-REIT Sentiment Expected to Improve After 3Q25 Rates Amid Low SORA Rates【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

Equities Rallied on AI and Fed Cut Hopes; Trump-Xi Meeting in Focus【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

East Asia  LCU WTD return: +2.04% ·         $CSOP LOW CARBON US$(LCU.SI)$ gained 2.04% in USD WTD and 30.93% in USD YTD. ·         WTD performance was led by IT, communication services, and financials by sector, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea by country and TSMC, Advantest Corp and Softbank Group by individual firm. ·         Advantest Corp shares rose after raising its profit forecast and announcing a share buyback, citing expected increased demand from chipmakers and higher sales of high-bandwidth DRAM testers. SQU WTD return: +1.61% ·        
Equities Rallied on AI and Fed Cut Hopes; Trump-Xi Meeting in Focus【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

Oct FOMC Meeting Likely to Cut Fed Rate by 25bp; Singapore’s GDP Expected to More than Double by 2040【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 24 Oct 2024 (Fri), SRT was up 2.04% WTD in SGD, and rose 15.86% YTD in SGD. WTD gains were attributable to industrial, office and data centre by subsector and MLT, KDCREIT, and KREIT by individual REIT. Morgan Stanley (MS) expects Singapore REITs' 3Q25 updates to focus on operational highlights over granular financials. While MS does not anticipate much DPU surprises, some REITs have the ability to supplement DPU with divestment gains. MS expects resilient rent reversions in Singapore which contrasts with overseas softness. $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ 2025 YTD Total Return: +15.86% 【MMF】 On 24 Oct 2024 (Fri), September's core CPI rose 0.23% MoM, below forecasts, and JPM estimates core PCE at +0.20% MoM, supporting the case for
Oct FOMC Meeting Likely to Cut Fed Rate by 25bp; Singapore’s GDP Expected to More than Double by 2040【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

Equities Gained WTD; US Sees Strong Q3 Earnings; Goldman Sachs Expresses Optimism on China Equities【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

East Asia  LCU WTD return: +2.56% ·         $CSOP LOW CARBON US$(LCU.SI)$ gained 2.56% in USD WTD and 28.24% in USD YTD. ·         WTD performance was led by IT, consumer discretionary and financials by subsector, Japan, China, and Taiwan by region, and Alibaba, TSMC, and Tencent by individual firm. ·         Chinese tech firms are benefitting from Beijing’s push for self-reliance in the critical sector and overseas expansion, with Goldman Sachs naming $Alibaba(BABA)$ a top pick amongst Chinese firms expanding overseas. ·         TSMC report
Equities Gained WTD; US Sees Strong Q3 Earnings; Goldman Sachs Expresses Optimism on China Equities【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

Singapore’s Q3 GDP Exceeded Forecast; Macquarie Highlighted S-REITs as Key Beneficiaries of Prolonged Low Rates【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 17 Oct 2025 (Fri), SRT was flat WTD in SGD, and rose 13.55% YTD in SGD. WTD gains were attributable to retail, industrial, and office by subsector and CICT, FCT and KREIT by individual REIT.   During the week, Singapore announced its Q3 GDP expanded 2.9% YoY, exceeding forecasts (2%) but moderating from Q2’s revised 4.5%, and MAS held monetary policy steady. Macquarie highlighted S-REITs as key beneficiaries of prolonged low rates, driving sector opportunities amid lower capital costs. $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ 2025 YTD Total Return: +13.55% 【MMF】 The US government shutdown continues, and with the Fed’s pre-meeting blackout period, there is limited information available for bond markets in the short term. Despite that, H
Singapore’s Q3 GDP Exceeded Forecast; Macquarie Highlighted S-REITs as Key Beneficiaries of Prolonged Low Rates【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

WTD Saw US-China Trade Jitters, JapanesePolitical Turmoil and Increased Expectations for October Fed Rate Cut 【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

East Asia  LCU YTD return: +23.36% ·         Despite declining -2.08% in USD WTD, $CSOP LOW CARBON US$(LCU.SI)$ gained 23.36% in USD YTD. ·         WTD performance was weighed by US-China trade jitters and Japanese political turmoil. SQU YTD return: +7.17% ·         Despite declining -2.02% in USD WTD, $CSOP SEA TECH ETF US$(SQU.SI)$ gained 7.17% in USD YTD. ·         WTD decline was led by EMTK, Inari Amertron and Venture Corp.  Despite Inari Amertron’s decline WTD, its target price was raised by TA Securities as its primary American
WTD Saw US-China Trade Jitters, JapanesePolitical Turmoil and Increased Expectations for October Fed Rate Cut 【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

SRT to Continue Benefitting from Tailwinds; Singapore Awaits Monetary Policy and GDP Reports This Week【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 10 Oct 2025 (Fri), SRT fell -0.76% WTD in SGD, and rose 13.55% YTD in SGD. Although SRT experienced WTD losses, it remains strong YTD and is expected to benefit from tailwinds such as declining rates, solid operating metrics, a robust SGD, and supportive policies like EQDP funds being eligible to invest in Singapore REITs (S-REITs) and the new iEdge Singapore Next 50 indices. RHB maintains its overweight rating on S-REITs, while CGSI forecasts strong Q3 DPU for the sector. $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ 2025 YTD Total Return: +13.55% 【MMF】 US government shutdown continues, resulting in vacuum of economic data releases which is anticipated to continue ahead. As such, front-end rates become increasingly sensitive to coherent messagi
SRT to Continue Benefitting from Tailwinds; Singapore Awaits Monetary Policy and GDP Reports This Week【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

SRT Rose WTD;September’s FOMC Meeting Minutes in Focus【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 3 Oct 2025 (Fri), SRT gained 2.73% WTD in SGD, and rose 14.41% YTD in SGD. YTD gains were led by industrial, retail and office by subsector and CICT, MPACT and MLT by individual REITs. CICT rose as it surpassed Hong Kong’s Link Reit as Asia’s largest REIT, driven by a S$600M August private placement to acquire the remaining 55% stake in CapitaSpring, amid peak rate optimism. Meanwhile, MPACT rose after CGSI increased its price target and kept its add rating on tailwinds of falling interest rate as most of the REIT’s debt is denominated in SGD. $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ 2025 YTD Total Return: +14.41% 【MMF】 Despite a US government shutdown which began 1 Oct 2025, the Treasury Department can still pay coupons and auction debts w
SRT Rose WTD;September’s FOMC Meeting Minutes in Focus【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

Singapore Next 50 Index Launch to Boost Focus on Singapore Mid-Cap REITs【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 26 Sep 2025 (Fri), while $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ declined slightly by -0.39% WTD in SGD, it rose 11.38% YTD in SGD. Aside from tailwinds arising from expectations of further Fed rate cuts, the launch of the new iEdge Singapore Next 50 Indices, tracking SGX’s largest non-blue-chip stocks, may boost investor focus on mid-caps like some of the REITs in the CSOP SRT ETF (e.g. CLAS, KREIT, Suntec REIT) S$ SRT 2025 YTD Total Return: +11.38% 【MMF】 Over the week, US treasuries largely traded rangebound as markets digest Fed’s September FOMC meeting. The week also saw robust economic data release (Q2 GDP revised upwards to 3.8%), resilient labour metrics (decline in initial claims to 218k), and PCE inflation measure aligning with ex
Singapore Next 50 Index Launch to Boost Focus on Singapore Mid-Cap REITs【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

US Markets Saw Renewed Big-Tech Optimism but was Subsequently Affected by Mixed Fed Signals【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

East Asia  LCU YTD return: +25.33% ·         $CSOP LOW CARBON US$(LCU.SI)$ gained 0.76% in USD WTD and 25.33% in USD YTD. ·         WTD gains were led by IT, materials and industrials by subsector, and Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea by geography and TSMC, Samsung Electronics and Tokyo Electron by individual firm. ·         SAMSUNG rose after $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ approved its advanced memory chips for AI accelerators essential to training of AI models, enabling its 12-layer HBM3E product to compete with higher-end products. SQU YTD return: +8.06% ·      &nbs
US Markets Saw Renewed Big-Tech Optimism but was Subsequently Affected by Mixed Fed Signals【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

DBS Recommends Strong Positioning in S-REITs; US Inflation Data in Focus After Fed's 25bp Rate Cut【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

【SRT】 As of 19 Sep 2025 (Fri), while $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ slightly declined by -1.40% WTD in SGD, it rose 11.81% YTD in SGD. Following September's 25bp Fed rate cut and indications of further easing, DBS recommends strong positioning in Singapore REITs (S-REITs) due to their attractive yield and projected DPU growth. As Singapore’s 6-month T-bill yields drop to around 1.3%, capital may flow back into S-REITs, reigniting a Q4 rally. $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ 2025 YTD Total Return: +11.81% 【MMF】 Fed delivered a 25bp rate cut at the September FOMC meeting as expected, with the dot plot signalling a further 50bp easing this year, which coincided with the bond market’s short-term expec
DBS Recommends Strong Positioning in S-REITs; US Inflation Data in Focus After Fed's 25bp Rate Cut【CSOP Fixed Income Weekly】

Fed Rate Cut Expectations to FurtherSupport S-REITs; China Issues New Plan to Stimulate Consumption【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

SRT SRT YTD return: +13.11% – Despite $CSOP iEdge SREIT ETF S$(SRT.SI)$ ’s WTD declines, it has gained 13.11% in SGD YTD, and S-REITs remain supported by tailwinds. – With markets anticipating a 25bp Fed rate cut today and further reductions ahead, Singapore's 3M SORA may fall. – Morgan Stanley expects S-REIT borrowing costs to decline as maturing debt is refinanced at lower rates, even if rates remain steady, which could improve dividends, a positive for S-REITs. MMF – The Fed is anticipated to cut 25bp today. – Nevertheless, we expect $CSOP USD Money Market Fund (SGXZ96797238.MF)$ to continue to deliver stable yield in the near term. As of 2025/09/16, the fund has a net yield at 4.12%. ^ $MMF Net 7-day Yield: +4.12% ^ 7-day net yield is calcul
Fed Rate Cut Expectations to FurtherSupport S-REITs; China Issues New Plan to Stimulate Consumption【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

Equities Gained Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

East Asia $CSOP LOW CARBON US$(LCU.SI)$ WTD return: +1.77% – Asian equities generally gained while S&P 500 hit record high, driven by Fed rate cut expectations amid labour market cooling. – LCU’s WTD gains were led by IT, consumer discretionary and communication services by subsector and China, Taiwan and Japan by region, and Alibaba, TSMC and Tencent Holdings by individual firm. – Alibaba rose after launching its most extensive AI model, Qwen-3-Max, with over 1 trillion parameters to compete with OpenAI and Google’s DeepMind. $CSOP SEA TECH ETF US$(SQU.SI)$ WTD return: +1.08% – SQU’s WTD gains were led by Infosys, Grab and Sime Darby. – Infosys rose after the board announced it is considering a
Equities Gained Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

US 30Y Yields Approach 5% Ahead of Key Jobs Data【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

East Asia $CSOP LOW CARBON US$(LCU.SI)$ YTD return: +17.69% – While LCU was down slightly in USD WTD, it gained +17.69% in USD YTD. – Asian equities opened lower this week after last Friday’s US tech selloff, with chipmakers like Samsung and SK Hynix impacted by revoked export exemptions to China. Subsequently, Alibaba’s 19% jump in Hong Kong on strong AI and cloud revenue growth boosted regional markets, but a wave of corporate debt issuance later pressured global bonds and stocks. – LCU’s WTD losses were led by IT, industrials and communication services by sector, Japan, Australia, and Taiwan by region and Advantest Corp, Softbank Group and Sony Group. $CSOP SEA TECH ETF US$(SQU.SI)$ YTD return: +
US 30Y Yields Approach 5% Ahead of Key Jobs Data【CSOP APAC Mid-Week at a Glance】

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