The indices are to capture the structural shift among SGX-listed companies toward stronger governance and capital discipline, presumably translating into scalable, measurable and actionable themes.
Smartkarma, in conjunction with its work in relation to the Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP), is launching a family of Smartkarma Indices, which will be its suite of model portfolios and thematic baskets that can help quantify high-conviction, research-driven investment themes.
The introduction of the Smartkarma Singapore Value-Up Indices (SG VUP), is in line with SGX’s growing focus on governance, disciplined capital allocation and shareholder-focused reforms.

