The Singapore Exchange will reduce board lot sizes for 11 of its most expensive listed companies starting October 5, allowing investors to trade single shares rather than mandatory bundles.
The initiative targets high-priced blue chips, including major financials and industrial conglomerates, to lower the capital threshold for retail participation.
The affected stocks include DBS Group Holdings, Keppel Ltd, and Venture Corporation, among others.
By eliminating the requirement to buy in large blocks, the exchange aims to make these premium equities more accessible to smaller investors who have previously been priced out by high minimum trade values.
This structural change is designed to enhance market liquidity and broaden the investor base for Singapore's largest listed firms.
Retail investors have long cited high board lot sizes as a barrier to entry for quality blue chips, forcing them to allocate disproportionate capital to single positions or rely on fractional share platforms where available.