Singapore $59 Billion Asset Manager Lion Global Investors Physical Gold ETF (LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF) Listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 26th March 2026 Available in USD & SGD with $389 Million (S$500 Million) AUM, Tracks London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Gold Price AM, ETF Backed by Physical Gold Insured & Vaulted in Singapore
27th March 2026 | Hong Kong
Singapore asset manager Lion Global Investors ($59 billion AUM) physical gold ETF (LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF) has listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 26th March 2026 available in USD & SGD, and with $389 million (S$500 million) underlying AUM. The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF tracks the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Gold Price AM, with the ETF backed by physical gold insured & vaulted in Singapore. SGX (26/3/26): “SGX Stock Exchange today welcomed the listing of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF – the first in Singapore with its underlying bullion vaulted locally – offering investors exposure to physical gold as a portfolio diversifier. With the underlying fund’s assets under management exceeding S$500 million at listing, the ETF underscores global demand for the precious metal amid market uncertainty. Managed by Lion Global Investors, the ETF tracks the LBMA Gold Price AM and invests in gold bars that meet LBMA Good Delivery standards with a minimum fineness of 99.5%. Custodised by Standard Chartered Bank, the gold is physically stored and fully insured in secure vault facilities in Singapore, reflecting Singapore’s growing role as a trusted hub for precious metals trading and vaulting in Asia. Designed to broaden investor access to gold, the ETF is issued at US$5 per unit with a board lot size of one unit. Units of the ETF are available in SGD and USD under the stock codes GLS and GLU, respectively. The ETF is also eligible for investment using Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) funds, enabling investors to incorporate gold exposure into long-term portfolios. The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF adds to SGX Stock Exchange’s growing ETF suite, expanding the range of investment opportunities available to investors seeking diversified exposure across asset classes. With this listing, SGX Stock Exchange now hosts 53 ETFs with combined assets under management of more than S$19 billion.” In 2026 March, Lion Global Investors launched a physical gold ETF (LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF), with listing expected on Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 26th March 2026. LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund which was launched in 2025 December, reports $397 million AUM. Announcement (5/3/26): “Lion Global Investors (LGI) will mark its tenth exchange-traded fund in just over eight years with its listing of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF* on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 26 March 2026. LGI has introduced more ETFs on SGX than any other issuer over the past decade, in response to growing investor demand. The latest listing follows the successful launch of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund on 1 December 2025, which has attracted strong investor interest and grown to SGD 502.2 million (USD 396.8 million) as of 27 February 2026 in assets under management within three months of inception. This milestone marks the first Singapore homegrown physical gold ETF to be listed on SGX, offering investors a modern, liquid and cost-effective way to access gold. The ETF structure enhances accessibility for both retail and institutional investors, enabling real-time trading during Singapore market hours. The investment objective of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF follows that of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund, which seeks to track the performance of London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Gold Price AM as closely as possible. The fund will invest in LBMA Good Delivery gold which is compliant with LBMA Good Delivery Rules. The ETF is backed by physical gold that is insured and vaulted in Singapore.”
“ Singapore $59 Billion Asset Manager Lion Global Investors Physical Gold ETF (LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF) Listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 26th March 2026 Available in USD & SGD with $389 Million (S$500 Million) AUM, Tracks London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Gold Price AM, ETF Backed by Physical Gold Insured & Vaulted in Singapore “
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Ng Yao Loong, Head of Equities, SGX Group: “Gold has long played an important role in portfolio diversification, particularly during periods of market volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. We value Lion Global Investors’ continued commitment to expanding innovative exchange-traded investment solutions. Through this partnership with LGI and our ecosystem partners, we are offering differentiated investor access to Singapore-vaulted gold while reinforcing Singapore’s position as a trusted gateway for global investment products.”
Teo Joo Wah, CEO, Lion Global Investors: “We are proud to list Singapore’s first homegrown gold ETF on SGX, marking an important milestone in expanding access to our Singapore investment capabilities across equity, bond and gold ETFs. The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF provides investors with greater convenience and trading efficiency. It reflects our long-term commitment to serving Singapore investors through differentiated, homegrown ETF solutions, while contributing to Singapore’s evolution as a leading gold hub.”
Francois Verlaine, Regional Head of Financing and Securities Services for ASEAN & South Asia at Standard Chartered: “Building on our support for Lion Global Investors’ physical gold fund, we are pleased to continue our partnership with the launch of its ETF. This milestone not only broadens access to gold as a safe-haven asset in periods of uncertainty but also reflects the continued development of Singapore’s fund management ecosystem, underpinned by the infrastructure and capabilities required to bring such products to market.”
Singapore $59 Billion Asset Manager Lion Global Investors Launches Physical Gold ETF (LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF) with Listing on Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 26th March 2026, Tracks London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Gold Price AM, ETF Backed by Physical Gold Insured & Vaulted in Singapore, LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund Launched in 2025 December Reports $397 Million AUM
7th March 2026 – Singapore asset manager Lion Global Investors ($60 billion AUM) has launched a physical gold ETF (LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF), with listing on Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 26th March 2026. The LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF tracks the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Gold Price AM, with the ETF backed by physical gold insured & vaulted in Singapore. LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund which was launched in 2025 December, reports $397 million AUM. Announcement (5/3/26): “Lion Global Investors (LGI) will mark its tenth exchange-traded fund in just over eight years with its listing of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF* on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) on 26 March 2026. LGI has introduced more ETFs on SGX than any other issuer over the past decade, in response to growing investor demand. The latest listing follows the successful launch of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund on 1 December 2025, which has attracted strong investor interest and grown to SGD 502.2 million (USD 396.8 million) as of 27 February 2026 in assets under management within three months of inception. This milestone marks the first Singapore homegrown physical gold ETF to be listed on SGX, offering investors a modern, liquid and cost-effective way to access gold. The ETF structure enhances accessibility for both retail and institutional investors, enabling real-time trading during Singapore market hours. The investment objective of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ETF follows that of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund, which seeks to track the performance of London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Gold Price AM as closely as possible. The fund will invest in LBMA Good Delivery gold which is compliant with LBMA Good Delivery Rules. The ETF is backed by physical gold that is insured and vaulted in Singapore.”
Teo Joo Wah, CEO, Lion Global Investors: “In an environment of heightened geopolitical risks, increased market volatility and uncertain inflation outlook, investors are increasingly turning to gold as a portfolio diversifier. Through our gold offering, we provide a simple and accessible way for investors to enhance their core portfolios with physical gold exposure, at a time when traditional asset allocations may face greater challenges. Our focus remains on delivering solutions that evolve with investors to support their long-term investment objectives … … Following the strong reception of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund at its launch on 1 December 2025, the listing of the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold ET on SGX represents a natural progression in our efforts to broaden access to the physical gold market in Singapore. Our objective is to provide investors with a transparent, liquid and cost-effective solution that supports portfolio diversification, long-term resilience and growth through exposure to gold.”
Lion Global Investors – Lion Global Investors Limited (Co Reg No. 198601745D) is a part of Great Eastern Holdings and a member of the Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) Group. Established since 1986, it is a leading and one of the largest asset management companies in Southeast Asia, uniquely positioned to provide Asian equities and fixed income strategies and funds to both institutional and retail investors. As at 30 June 2025, our assets under management (AUM) stands at S$74.7 billion (US$58.6 billion).
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