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Retail investment in SGX-listed ETFs soared from $1.3 billion in December 2019 to $3.5 billion in September 2024, a jump of around 170 per cent

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SINGAPORE – Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been a game changer for all types of investors, from first-time retail players looking for low-cost options to experienced traders using more complex strategies.

Retail investment in Singapore Exchange-listed ETFs soared from $1.3 billion in December 2019 to $3.5 billion in September 2024, a jump of around 170 per cent, the bourse said.

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