Singapore Bond

Singapore bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets... Singapore bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in government and corporate debt of Singapore. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or outperform a particular benchmark. They may hedge foreign currency risk, or elect to leave themselves exposed to fluctuations in the Singapore Dollar. Depending on their mandate, these funds may focus on investment-grade bonds, high-yield (a.k.a. junk bonds), or a mix of credit quality. Singapore’s government had debt of nearly US$820 billion as of 2023. Meanwhile, Singaporean corporations have issued around US$355 billion of bonds. Investors can purchase these funds for both capital growth and income. The country is a developed market economy, which is seen as politically stable. These investments are usually appropriate for conservative investors. Last Updated: 12/13/2024 View more View less

Singapore bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in government and corporate debt of Singapore. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or... Singapore bond mutual funds and ETFs invest the majority of their assets in government and corporate debt of Singapore. These funds can be actively or passively managed and may seek to track or outperform a particular benchmark. They may hedge foreign currency risk, or elect to leave themselves exposed to fluctuations in the Singapore Dollar. Depending on their mandate, these funds may focus on investment-grade bonds, high-yield (a.k.a. junk bonds), or a mix of credit quality. Singapore’s government had debt of nearly US$820 billion as of 2023. Meanwhile, Singaporean corporations have issued around US$355 billion of bonds. Investors can purchase these funds for both capital growth and income. The country is a developed market economy, which is seen as politically stable. These investments are usually appropriate for conservative investors. Last Updated: 12/13/2024 View more View less