I was setting up the stage for LP mini bond for my parents' friend for 20k, so naturally I've to do some homework. I started by looking up the yields for the different bonds and preference shares listed at SGX. Do take note that the yields I calculate is based on my own way stated here. It basically included all the coupon/dividends payment until the first date of maturity, subtracted from the guaranteed capital loss from buying the bonds/pref shares above par. Retail bonds 1. Genting SP5.125% Perp - 7.8 yrs to maturity (YTM) - 4.47% pa 2. Olam6.75%b180129 US$ - 3.1 YTM - 5.70% pa (USD) 3. LTA n4.17%160510 10k - 1.4 YTM - 1.59% pa 4. CapmallA3.8%b220112 - 7.0 YTM - 3.09% pa 5. SIA 2.15%b150930 - 0.8 YTM - 2.19%pa Pref shares ......