What happened?

Singapore stocks have been on a strong run. The Straits Times Index (STI) has reached new record highs in 2026, after also delivering strong returns in 2025. Earlier, we looked at why Singapore stocks are still worth looking at in 2026, even after the market reached new highs. For investors who want exposure to Singapore stocks, the question is increasingly how to invest in the market.  Many investors may be wondering: should I buy an STI ETF, invest through an actively managed fund, look beyond the STI to smaller companies, or pick individual stocks myself?  In this article, I look at five ways to invest in Singapore stocks and how I would think about choosing between them.

Why consider investing in Singapore stocks in 2026? 

The strong performance of the STI has brought renewed attention to the Singapore stock market. Singapore's economy has remained resilient too. In August, the...