Top tech stocks to watch in 2025

Why trade and invest in tech stocks in 2025

Tech companies continue to drive innovation worldwide, shaping how we work, communicate, and live. In 2025, tech stocks remain a popular choice for traders due to their potential for strong price movements and market influence. Whether you’re new to trading or experienced, tech stocks offer diverse opportunities, from well-established giants to fast-growing disruptors.

Trading tech stocks can help you capitalise on the sector’s growth without owning the shares directly, especially through platforms like IG Singapore that offer CFD trading options.

Big tech trends shaping the stock market in 2025

Several major trends are shaping tech stocks this year:

• Artificial intelligence (AI): Rapid AI adoption is transforming industries, boosting companies developing AI hardware and software.
• Cloud computing: As more businesses move to the cloud, companies providing cloud infrastructure and services are in focus.
• Semiconductors: Global demand for chips remains strong, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.
• 5G expansion: Faster mobile networks open new possibilities in connectivity, benefiting telecom and tech hardware stocks.
• Cybersecurity: With rising digital threats, companies offering security solutions continue to grow.

These trends influence stock prices and create trading opportunities driven by innovation and changing market dynamics.

How to choose the right tech stocks to trade and invest in

Choosing tech stocks to trade involves several key considerations:

• Liquidity: Opt for stocks with high trading volumes to ensure you can enter and exit positions easily.
• Volatility: Stocks with moderate to high price movement provide opportunities for profit but come with higher risk.
• Industry position: Look for companies leading their market niche or offering innovative products.
• Earnings and growth: Positive earnings reports and growth potential can signal strong momentum.
• News catalysts: Product launches, regulatory approvals, or market trends can trigger price moves.

By focusing on these factors, you can identify tech stocks that fit your trading style and goals.

Risks and challenges when trading and investing in tech stocks

While tech stocks can offer exciting opportunities, they come with risks:

• Market volatility: Tech stocks can be more volatile than other sectors, meaning prices can change quickly.
• Regulatory changes: New laws or government actions may impact tech companies’ operations and valuations.
• Competition: Rapid innovation means companies must constantly adapt or risk losing market share.
• Leverage risks: Trading CFDs often involves leverage, which can amplify losses as well as gains.

Understanding these risks helps you manage your trades wisely and avoid common pitfalls.

Top 5 tech stocks to watch

1. ST Engineering (SGX: S63)

Sub-sector: Aerospace, defence, and engineering

Market cap: S$24.6 billion

Latest earnings: ST Engineering reported a 19.7% YoY increase in net profit to S$402.8 million in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), in line with earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) growth of 15% and improved cost management. The group secured S$9.1 billion of new contracts during the period, bringing its order backlog to S$31.2 billion as of June 25.

Financial position: Group net asset value (NAV) totalled S$3.04 billion in 1H 2025, up by 3.1% from six months before. On a per-share basis, NAV rose by 5.7% YoY to 86.97 Singapore cents per ordinary share during the period. Cash and cash equivalents fell 17.7% (or S$76 million) to S$354 million in 1H 2025 from 2H 2025’s S$430 million.

Share price performance: ST Engineering’s share price was up as much as 93% this year. As of August 2025, the stock traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) of 32.67 and price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 9.19. 

Business outlook: The group's net profits are expected to grow 18.5% in FY2025 and a further 13.8% in FY2026, according to DBS’ equity research insights. The group itself expects to deliver about S$5 billion from its order backlog in the remaining months of 2025.

2. Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL)

Sub-sector: Consumer electronics

Market cap: US$3.37 trillion (S$4.33 trillion)

Latest earnings: Apple saw net profit rose by 9.3% YoY to US$23.43 billion (S$30.11 billion) in the third quarter (Q3) of FY2025. This resulted in diluted earnings per share (EPS) rising by 12% YoY to US$1.57 (S$2.02) for the period. Revenue hit a record of US$94 billion (S$120.80 billion), up by 10% YoY.

Financial position: Apple’s NAV totalled US$65.83 billion (S$84.58 billion) in Q3 2025, up by 15.6% from US$56.95 billion (S$73.17 billion) in Q3 2024. Cash and cash equivalents ended at US$36.27 billion (S$46.60 billion) for the quarter, up by 36% YoY. 

Share price performance: Apple shares were down by as much as 29% in 2025. As of August, the stock traded at a P/E ratio of 34.99 (against a five-year average of 30.92) and P/B ratio of 51.98 (against a five-year average of 45.40).

Business outlook: Apple expects Q4 revenue to grow in the mid- to high single digits YoY led by the services segment, with gross margin to be between 46% and 47% (including an estimated US$1.1 billion – S$1.41 billion - in tariff-related costs). Operating expenses are expected to be between US$15.6 billion (S$20.04 billion) and US$15.8 billion (S$20.29 billion).

3. Venture Corporation (SGX: V03)

Sub-sector: Electronic components

Market cap: S$3.85 billion

Latest earnings: Venture Corporation posted an EPS of S$0.39 for the first half of 2025, down from S$0.43 in 1H 2024. Net profit for the period was 8.6% lower YoY at S$113 million. This equated to a net margin of 9%, a slight increase of 0.1% from the previous year. 

Financial position: Venture's net cash position improved 6% YoY to S$1.26 billion as of 30 June 2025, representing approximately 34% of its market cap with zero borrowings. Group NAV grew 81% YoY to S$9.52 per ordinary share. For 1H 2025, a special dividend of S$0.05 cents per share in addition to an interim dividend of S$0.25 per share was declared, for a total dividend amount of S$0.30 per share. 

Share price performance: Venture’s share price remained stable this year, being up 1.3% on a year-to-date basis. The stock has a five-year average P/E and P/B ratio of 15.99 and 1.56 respectively. UOB analysts upgraded the stock to a ‘buy’ in August 2025.

Business outlook: The group acknowledged ‘ongoing uncertainties in the tariff environment and softness in the lifestyle domain’. It also remained ‘encouraged by the momentum in business wins across multiple technology domains’. 

4. ASML Holding (NASDAQ: ASML)

Industry: Semi-conductor equipment and materials

Market cap: US$294.90 billion (S$378.81 billion)

Latest earnings: ASML net profit increased by 45.1% YoY to 2.29 billion euros (S$3.43 billion) in Q2 2025. Diluted EPS ended up at 5.90 euros (S$8.84), down from 4.01 euros (S$6.01) a year ago. Net bookings fell slightly YoY to 5.54 billion euros (S$8.3 billion). 

Financial position: Net asset value dropped by 7.7% YoY to 44.85 billion euros (S$67.2 billion). Cash and cash equivalents ended at 7.24 billion euros (S$10.85 billion) for the three months ended 29 June 2025, an increase of 50.48% YoY. 

Share price performance: ASML shares were up 6.11% year-to-date as of August 2025. The stock had a P/E ratio of 30.88 in June 2025 (against 52.88 a year ago), and a P/B ratio of 15.35 (against 27.23) for the same period. 

Business outlook: ASML expects the next reporting quarter’s (Q3 2025) net sales to be between 7.4 billion euros (S$11.09 billion) and 7.9 billion euros (S$11.84 billion), with a gross margin of between 50% and 52%. It also expects FY2025’s full-year net sales to increase by around 15% YoY alongside a gross margin of around 52%. 

5. Frencken Group (E28)

Sub-sector: Precision engineering and manufacturing 

Market cap: S$598 million

Latest earnings: Frencken Group saw a 11.6% YoY increase in net profit to S$19.9 million for the six months ended 30 June 2025. This was accompanied by a 15.7% YoY increase in revenue, slightly negated by a 16.7% rise in cost of sales from the same period a year before. EPS (diluted) was 4.67 Singapore cents, up from 4.24 Singapore cents a year ago. 

Financial position: Group NAV increased by 2.2% YoY to S$447 million in 1H 2025. On a per-share basis, NAV increased to 103.92 Singapore cents per ordinary share, up from 101.61 Singapore cents in the previous six months. Cash and cash equivalents rose 41.6% YoY to S$110.7 million in 1H 2025. 

Share price performance: Frencken's share price was up as much as 48% in 2025. The stock’s latest P/E ratio of 14.5 is higher than its historical average of 9.46. Its latest P/B ratio of 1.42 is also higher than its historical average of 1.11. Both Maybank and UOB analysts maintained ‘buy’ ratings on the stock in August 2025.

Business outlook: The group was ‘prudent’ in its outlook for 2H 2025, due to ‘the ambiguity of the USA tariffs on chips and their associated impact on the semiconductor equipment sector’. Across its key business segments, only analytical life sciences is expected to see a drop in revenue.

How to trade and invest in tech stocks with IG Singapore

CFD share trading
 

1. Create a live or demo account
2. Find an opportunity among one of our 10,000+ stocks with our  stock screener
3. Click ‘buy’ to go long or ‘sell’ to short
4. Set your position size
5. Take steps to manage your risk
6. Open and monitor your position

Investing
 

1. Open an account via IG Markets Singapore app
2. Search for tech stocks on the app
3. Choose the shares you want to buy
4. Determine how many shares you want to purchase
5. Place your order
6. Monitor your investment and collect any dividends

FAQs about tech stocks

Footnotes

^₁ Dell'Oro Group, August 2024