SGX and partners roll out youth stock programme to lower barriers and equip young investors

The Youth Stock Ambassadors Programme will give selected young investors capital market education, practical exposure and opportunities to engage with the ecosystem.

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Published Oct 05, 2026, 01:05 PM

Updated Oct 05, 2026, 01:46 PM

SINGAPORE – A new initiative was launched on Oct 5 to get more young investors interested in the Singapore stock market.

Called the Youth Stock Ambassadors Programme, the initiative will give selected young investors capital market education, practical exposure and opportunities to engage with the ecosystem.

It was launched by the Singapore Exchange, Securities Association of Singapore and Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS).

It comes as the SGX kicked off its scheme on Oct 5 to make investing in higher-priced stocks more affordable for investors, with the reduction of board lot sizes for an initial 11 selected stocks.

The three organisations said in a statement: “Together, these initiatives lower the barriers to entry for investing, arm younger investors with more information on the Singapore stock market, and provide them the opportunity to access higher-value Singapore stocks with smaller amounts of initial capital.”

The new programme will be a youth-led platform that is open to students in tertiary institutions.

The students should have an interest in capital markets and investing.

The Securities Association of Singapore and SIAS will start by engaging the SIAS Youth Chapter to gather feedback and create the programme together.

Young investors who are selected as Youth Stock Ambassadors will receive capital market education and training, opportunities to engage with listed companies, as well as internships and mentorship.

These youth will also develop analytical, research and content creation skills.

“The programme aims to build a community of informed investors who can help inspire and support the next generation on their investment journeys,” the three organisations said.

Members of the Securities Association of Singapore will also work closely with SIAS to increase overall engagement with young investors, not just through the new programme.

Securities Association of Singapore chairman Wilson He said: “The reduction in board lot sizes is a positive step towards making Singapore equities more accessible, but it is only part of the equation.

“It must be complemented by investor education, access to quality research, mentorship, internship opportunities and practical market exposure.”

He added that the new scheme aims to empower young investors with the knowledge, confidence and support needed to become informed, long-term participants in Singapore’s capital markets.

He noted that the association’s member brokerages are also committed to supporting the reduced board lot roll-out through their own investor education and outreach initiatives.

SGX group head of global financial markets Ng Yao Loong said that building the next generation of investors goes beyond making Singapore equities more accessible.

“The Youth Stock Ambassadors Programme provides opportunities for young investors to engage with listed companies and market practitioners, helping them build informed investing habits and a longer-term perspective,” he added.

Meanwhile, SIAS vice-president Ang Hao Yao noted that an issue among young investors is that they may be overwhelmed by the amount of available information. They also need to build a strong foundation in investment principles and knowledge.

“For many, the amount needed to get started on investing in Singapore stocks can be a real barrier. With the launch of reduced board lot sizes, it lowers the entry point by making the Singapore market more approachable and creates an opportunity to build sound investing habits earlier,” he said.

Tay Jingxuan, an executive committee member at the Singapore Institute of Technology’s Investment and Commerce Club, said that the lot size reduction is a timely opportunity for students and young adults to begin their investment journey early.

“While many young individuals recognise the importance of early investing, capital constraints often pose a significant barrier,” she added.

“For many students, setting aside a few thousand dollars to start building positions in blue-chip stocks can be difficult, given our limited savings and inconsistent part-time income.”

She added that the board lot size reduction means that young investors may feel less intimidated when they want to invest, as they no longer have to commit a large portion of their personal capital with limited investing experience.

“Ultimately, it enhances market liquidity for existing investors while lowering the barrier to entry for new investors,” she said.

Sue-Ann Tan is a business correspondent at The Straits Times, covering capital markets and sustainable finance.

青年股票大使计划将为选定的年轻投资者提供资本市场教育、实践经验和参与生态系统的机会。

《海峡时报》摄影：KELVIN CHNG

发布于 2026 年 10 月 5 日下午 1:05

更新于2026年10月5日下午1:46

新加坡——10月5日，一项旨在吸引更多年轻投资者关注新加坡股市的新举措正式启动。

这项名为“青年股票大使计划”的倡议将为选定的年轻投资者提供资本市场教育、实践经验和参与生态系统的机会。

该活动由新加坡交易所、新加坡证券协会和新加坡证券投资者协会（SIAS）联合发起。

此前，新加坡交易所于 10 月 5 日启动了一项计划，旨在降低投资者投资高价股票的成本，首批 11 只精选股票的单笔交易单位减少。

这三家机构在一份声明中表示：“这些举措共同降低了投资门槛，让年轻投资者掌握更多关于新加坡股市的信息，并让他们有机会用较少的初始资金投资更高价值的新加坡股票。”

新项目将是一个由青年主导的平台，面向高等院校学生开放。

学生们应该对资本市场和投资感兴趣。

新加坡证券协会和新加坡证券及投资协会（SIAS）将首先与SIAS青年分会合作，收集反馈意见，共同制定该计划。

被选为青年股票大使的年轻投资者将获得资本市场教育和培训、与上市公司互动的机会，以及实习和指导机会。

这些青少年还将培养分析、研究和内容创作技能。

这三个组织表示：“该计划旨在建立一个由知情投资者组成的社群，以帮助激励和支持下一代的投资之旅。”

新加坡证券协会的成员也将与新加坡投资者协会密切合作，以提高与年轻投资者的整体互动，而不仅仅通过这个新计划。

新加坡证券协会主席威尔逊·何表示：“减少交易单位是让新加坡股票更容易参与的一个积极举措，但这只是问题的一部分。”

“它必须辅以投资者教育、获取高质量研究报告、导师指导、实习机会和实际市场实践经验。”

他还补充说，这项新计划旨在赋予年轻投资者所需的知识、信心和支持，使他们成为新加坡资本市场的知情且长期的参与者。

他指出，该协会的成员经纪公司也致力于通过自身的投资者教育和推广活动来支持减少板式地块数量的推广。

新加坡交易所集团全球金融市场主管黄耀龙表示，培养下一代投资者不仅仅是让新加坡股票更容易获得。

他补充说：“青年股票大使计划为年轻投资者提供了与上市公司和市场从业人员互动的机会，帮助他们培养明智的投资习惯和更长远的投资眼光。”

与此同时，新加坡投资协会副会长洪浩耀指出，年轻投资者面临的一个问题是，他们可能被海量信息淹没。他们也需要夯实投资原则和知识的基础。

“对许多人来说，投资新加坡股票所需的启动资金可能是一个真正的障碍。随着缩小交易单位的推出，新加坡股市的准入门槛降低，使其更易于进入，并创造了更早养成良好投资习惯的机会，”他说道。

新加坡理工大学投资与商业俱乐部执行委员会成员郑景轩表示，此次缩小投资规模为学生和年轻人尽早开始投资之旅提供了一个及时的机会。

她补充说：“虽然许多年轻人认识到早期投资的重要性，但资金限制往往构成重大障碍。”

“对于许多学生来说，考虑到我们有限的积蓄和不稳定的兼职收入，拿出几千美元来开始建立蓝筹股仓位可能很困难。”

她补充说，减少单笔交易规模意味着年轻投资者在想要投资时可能会感到不那么畏惧，因为他们不再需要在投资经验有限的情况下投入大量个人资金。

她表示：“最终，这提高了现有投资者的市场流动性，同时降低了新投资者的准入门槛。”

Sue-Ann Tan 是《海峡时报》的商业记者，负责报道资本市场和可持续金融。