New indexes tracking SGX consumer goods and services companies to be launched on March 20

SINGAPORE (March 6): Two new indexes tracking firms operating in the consumer goods and services segments listed on the Singapore Exchange has been launched by FTSE Russell, the global index and data provider, in conjunction with the Singapore Exchange and Singapore Press Holdings.

The two indexes are the FTSE ST Consumer Goods & Services Index, which comprise businesses in either the consumer goods or the consumer services industries under the FTSE ST All-Share Index; and the FTSE ST Consumer Goods & Services Liquid 20 Index, which comprise the most liquid stocks in the sector.

To be launched on March 20, the constituents of the FTSE ST Consumer Goods & Services Liquid 20 Index will be, in alphabetical order: Accordia Golf Trust, Asian Pay Television, Best World International, ComfortDelGro, First Resources, Genting Hong Kong, Genting Singapore, Golden Agri-Resources, Japfa, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, Olam International, OUE, Rowsley, Sheng Siong Group, Singapore Airlines, Singapore Press Holdings, Sino Grandness Food Industry Group, Super Group, Thai Beverage and Wilmar International.

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