OREANDA-NEWS. March 31, 2015. The 20 largest stocks that are actively traded on SGX have a combined market cap of S\\$ 469.5 billion. This means they account for 45.4% of the total market capitialisation of all stocks listed on SGX. These 20 stocks include 17 STI stocks. All the stocks listed in the table below are in the STI except for IHH Healthcare Berhad, Dairy Farm International Holdings and Great Eastern Holdings.

Including both price appreciation and dividend distributions, Singapore’s 20 largest capitalised stocks that are actively traded have averaged a 12.0% return over the past twelve months. This is in line with the STI which has generated a 9.1% price gain over the period while maintaining a 3.2% dividend yield.

Among these 20 stocks, the five strongest performers year-to-date were IHH Healthcare Berhad, Singapore Telecommunications, Hongkong Land Holdings, CapitaLand and Thai Beverage Public Company. In the year thus far, only five stocks reported negative returns, while the remaining 15 stocks reported higher total returns, bringing the average total return year-to-date to 3.6%.

The tables below details the 20 largest active stocks sorted according to market capitalisation.

Company Name SGX Code

Market

Cap S\\$M

 % Change - Dividend Adj. YTD % Change - Dividend Adj. [1 Year] % Change - Dividend Adj.[3 Years] Dividend Yield  (%)
Singapore Telecommunications Z74 69,728 13.1 29.1 63.5 3.8
DBS Group Holdings D05 50,369 -1.4 30.6 56.6 2.9
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation O39 42,412 1.8 18.2 35.7 3.4
United Overseas Bank U11 37,270 -5.2 13.0 38.3 3.2
Jardine Strategic Holdings J37 28,792 2.4 0.5 16.1 0.8
Jardine Matheson Holdings J36 28,535 5.5 4.9 36.0 2.3
Hongkong Land Holdings H78 23,693 10.8 19.3 42.8 2.6
Wilmar International F34 20,913 0.9 -3.6 -31.4 2.3
Thai Beverage Public Company Y92 18,707 8.0 26.7 158.5 3.4
IHH Healthcare Berhad Q0F 18,139 23.9 57.8 - 0.5
Dairy Farm International Holdings D01 17,131 4.7 -2.4 -5.7 2.5
CapitaLand C31 15,359 8.8 32.8 23.2 2.5
Jardine Cycle & Carriage C07 14,655 -3.3 -4.1 -5.9 2.8
Singapore Airlines C6L 13,974 3.0 18.3 20.4 1.8
Keppel Corporation BN4 13,845 1.1 -13.6 -5.3 5.4
Global Logistic Properties MC0 12,681 5.7 2.5 26.1 1.7
Great Eastern Holdings G07 11,767 3.6 37.5 89.5 2.2
Genting Singapore PLC G13 11,283 -13.4 -28.4 -45.2 1.1
Singapore Technologies Engineering S63 10,941 3.5 -3.5 25.0 4.3
City Developments C09 9,257 -0.9 5.0 -4.2 1.6
Average     3.6 12.0 28.1 2.5

Source: S&P Capital (Data as of 27 March 2015) *Note that the list does not include inactive stocks such as Prudential PLC or Alibaba Pictures.

Company Name Friday 27 Mar Close Price S\\$ 30 Day Moving Average S\\$ 52 Week High Price S\\$ 52 Week Low Price S\\$ 52-Week High Date 52-Week Low Date
Singapore Telecommunications 4.410 4.220 4.430 3.610 03/27/2015 04/11/2014
DBS Group Holdings 20.320 19.700 20.670 16.000 12/30/2014 03/31/2014
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation 10.650 10.500 10.650 9.310 03/27/2015 04/01/2014
United Overseas Bank 23.260 22.900 24.720 21.000 12/12/2014 04/29/2014
Jardine Strategic Holdings 47.670 48.000 52.130 44.200 07/10/2014 12/17/2014
Jardine Matheson Holdings 86.500 88.200 92.870 78.000 01/27/2015 12/16/2014
Hongkong Land Holdings 10.070 10.400 11.360 8.650 01/16/2015 04/02/2014
Wilmar International 3.270 3.250 3.540 2.920 04/24/2014 10/16/2014
Thai Beverage Public Company 0.745 0.730 0.770 0.575 10/30/2014 04/29/2014
IHH Healthcare Berhad 2.210 2.070 2.240 1.390 03/26/2015 04/04/2014
Dairy Farm International Holdings 12.670 12.400 14.910 11.600 07/09/2014 02/24/2015
CapitaLand 3.600 3.560 3.710 2.790 02/23/2015 03/31/2014
Jardine Cycle & Carriage 41.200 41.800 49.010 38.500 04/25/2014 01/20/2015
Singapore Airlines 11.950 12.000 12.910 9.570 01/30/2015 10/24/2014
Keppel Corporation 8.950 8.760 11.200 7.910 04/16/2014 12/15/2014
Global Logistic Properties 2.620 2.560 2.960 2.390 09/05/2014 12/18/2014
Great Eastern Holdings 24.860 25.100 26.000 18.600 02/05/2015 04/29/2014
Genting Singapore PLC 0.935 0.966 1.360 0.905 04/23/2014 03/18/2015
Singapore Technologies Engineering 3.520 3.490 4.000 3.140 04/24/2014 12/17/2014
City Developments 10.180 10.200 11.180 9.150 04/24/2014 10/14/2014

Source: S&P Capital (Data as of 27 March 2015) *Note that the list does not include inactive stocks such as Prudential PLC or Alibaba Pictures.

IHH Healthcare Berhad

IHH Healthcare Berhad provides healthcare services primarily in Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. It provides primary care services, including treatment of basic illnesses, routine check-ups, vaccination, and dental services. The company also offers secondary services, such as specialist consultation, local surgeries and emergency care. It owns and operates a network of approximately 5,000 licensed beds in 33 hospitals, as well as medical centres, clinics, and ancillary healthcare businesses. The company was formerly known as Integrated Healthcare Holdings Berhad and changed its name to IHH Healthcare Berhad in April 2012. IHH Healthcare Berhad is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

IHH Healthcare Berhad has a market capitalisation of S\\$ 18.1 billion and the stock trades at a P/E of 62.4. As noted on SGX StockFacts, the stock also maintains a dividend yield of 0.35%. On 26 March 2015, the company reached its 52-week high price of S\\$ 2.24. The five largest shareholders of the stock are Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia, Permodalan Nasional Berhad and Aydinlar Mehmet Ali.

Company Website: www.ihh-healthcare.com

Singapore Telecommunications

Singapore Telecommunications provides multimedia and infocomm technology (ICT) solutions in Singapore and Australia. It offers facilities management, consultancy, information technology, Internet access, and pay television services; technical, business, and management consultancy services; and distributes telecommunications and data communication products. The company is headquartered in Singapore. Singapore Telecommunications Limited is a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited.

Singapore Telecommunications has a market capitalisation of S\\$ 69.7 billion and the stock trades at a P/E of 18.8. As noted on SGX StockFacts, the stock also maintains a dividend yield of 3.81%. On Friday the stock traded at a 52-week high price of S\\$ 4.43. The five largest shareholders of the stock are Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, Central Provident Fund Board, Capital Research and Management Company, Aberdeen Asset Management PLC and BlackRock, Inc.

Company Website: www.singtel.com                                                         

Hongkong Land Holdings

Hongkong Land Holdings, together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the investment, development, and management of real estate properties in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Commercial Property and Residential Property. It owns and manages approximately 800,000 square meters of office and luxury retail property primarily in Hong Kong and Singapore. The company also develops residential properties for sale in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, and Singapore. In addition, it is involved in hotel investment and finance businesses; and providing property consultancy and administration services. The company was founded in 1889 and is based in Hamilton, Bermuda. Hongkong Land Holdings is a subsidiary of Jardine Strategic Holdings.

Hongkong Land Holdings has a market capitalisation of S\\$ 23.7 billion and the stock trades at a P/E of 16.5. As noted on SGX StockFacts, the stock also maintains a dividend yield of 2.23%. On 16 January 2015, the company reached its 52-week high price of S\\$ 11.36. The five largest shareholders of the stock are Jardine Strategic Holdings, Schroder Investment Management (Singapore) Ltd, Norges Bank Investment Management, The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Invesco Ltd..

Company Website: www.hkland.com

CapitaLand

CapitaLand, an investment holding company, engages in the real estate development, investment in real estate financial products and assets, investment advisory and management services, and management of serviced residences. The company operates through CapitaLand Singapore, CapitaLand China, CapitaMalls Asia, Ascott, Australand, and Others segments. The company has operations in Singapore, China, Australia, Europe, and other Asian countries, as well as other countries. The company was formerly known as Pidemco Land Limited and changed its name to CapitaLand Limited in November 2000. CapitaLand Limited was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Singapore.

CapitaLand has a market capitalisation of S\\$ 15.4 billion and the stock trades at a P/E of 15.8. As noted on SGX StockFacts, the stock also maintains a dividend yield of 2.22%. On 23 February 2015, the company reached its 52-week high price of S\\$ 3.71. The five largest shareholders of the stock are Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited, BlackRock, Inc., The Vanguard Group, Inc, The Vanguard Group, Inc., State Street Global Advisors, Inc. and Norges Bank Investment Management.

Company Website: www.capitaland.com
Thai Beverage Public Company
Thai Beverage Public Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and distributes alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Thailand and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Spirits, Beer, Non-Alcoholic Beverages, and Food. In addition, it operates Japanese restaurants and bakery shops; trades biogas, molasses, supplies and procurement products, and bottles; produces oak barrels and concentrate materials; and distributes foods and beverages. Further, the company offers transportation and distribution, environmental public relation, consultancy, advertising and marketing services, human resources development, and training services. Thai Beverage Public Company Limited was incorporated in 2003 and is based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Thai Beverage Public Company has a market capitalisation of S\\$ 18.7 billion and the stock trades at a P/E of 21.5. As noted on SGX StockFacts, the stock also maintains a dividend yield of 3.30%. On 30 October 2015, the company reached its 52-week high price of S\\$ 0.77. The five largest shareholders of the stock are Siriwana Company Ltd., Sirivadhanabhakdi, Charoen, Capital Research and Management Company, Risen Mark Enterprise Ltd and Nexus Power Investment Limited.

Company Website: www.thaibev.com