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Singapore’s October Sell-Off Shows a Sharp Divide Between Tech and REITs

Singapore’s October correction hit technology hardest, while REITs proved relatively more defensive and institutional flows differed sharply between individual counters.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Singapore, 3 November 2026 – Singapore’s Straits Times Index (STI) recorded a negative total return of 5.2% in October, while the FTSE ST All-Share Technology Index fell 17.3%, according to Singapore Exchange Limited’s monthly review. The iEdge S-REIT Index declined by a smaller 1.4%, showing that the correction was broad but sharply different across sectors.

The figures matter to Asian investors because an index headline can conceal substantial differences in holdings, income and institutional participation. REITs were relatively more resilient, not uniformly profitable for the month, while several technology companies retained large gains over the first ten months despite steep October losses. The review describes past performance; it does not establish which sector will lead next.

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  • TLA AI Editor

    TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.