Singapore Index Fund posts higher H1 distributable income on stronger dividend receipts
Summary:
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Singapore Index Fund released unaudited results for the half year ended 31 December 2025, reporting an increase in distributable income driven mainly by higher dividends from its underlying STI constituents.
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Net asset value per unit rose over the six-month period in line with gains in the Singapore equity market, while the fund maintained a fully invested position in its benchmark portfolio.
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Management highlighted a stable cost base, with management and trustee fees tracking asset levels and no material leverage on the balance sheet.
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The fund reiterated its objective of delivering long-term returns that correspond closely to the performance of the Straits Times Index, subject to tracking error and expenses.
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An interim distribution was declared for the period, reflecting the higher income available for payout to unitholders.