Not financial advice. All figures are for educational reference only. Data as at June 2026 unless noted.
- ES3 (SPDR STI ETF) is the cheapest and most liquid STI ETF at 0.28% TER
- G3B (Nikko AM/Amova STI ETF) offers a similar experience with 0.30% TER but lower volume
- STI ETF prices track the underlying STI index; check SGX for real-time quotes
- Track prices via SGX, Nikko AM’s website, or your broker’s app
- Dividend yields range from 3.2–3.5% annually across all three ETFs
1. What Is an STI ETF? (Why You Should Care)
An STI ETF is a fund that tracks Singapore’s top 30 blue-chip companies — the Straits Times Index. Instead of buying all 30 stocks individually (expensive and time-consuming), you buy one ETF unit that gives you exposure to the entire index.
The three main STI ETFs listed on SGX are:
- SPDR STI ETF (ES3) — most popular, 0.28% TER
- Nikko AM/Amova STI ETF (G3B) — 0.30% TER, less liquidity
- AMOVA STI ETF (AYST) — smallest, rarely traded
Why track the STI ETF price? The share price tells you the current market value of your holding. When the STI index rises, the ETF price rises — and vice versa. Tracking price is how you monitor your portfolio on any given day.
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