The effective interest rate for
October 2022 Singapore Savings Bonds (SBOCT22 GX22100X) is 2.75% if you held it for 10 years. The effective interest rate dipped by 0.05% as compared to the previous month. Nevertheless, I still consider the interest rate to be attractive! The minimum amount which you can purchase the Singapore Savings Bond is S$500. If you decide to hold and sell the current issue (
SBOCT22 GX22100X) after 1 year, the effective interest rate is 2.60%. There is no lock in period and thus you can sell it anytime.
Year from issue date | Interest % | Average return per year %* |
1 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
2 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
3 | 2.60 | 2.60 |
4 | 2.67 | 2.62 |
5 | 2.74 | 2.64 |
6 | 2.74 | 2.66 |
7 | 2.81 | 2.68 |
8 | 2.89 | 2.70 |
9 | 2.95 | 2.73 |
10 | 2.99 | 2.75 |
*At the end of each year, on a compounded basis. Singapore Savings Bonds is a good investment to complement your other savings and investments due to the fact that it is near to zero risks.
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