If you have decided to allocate a portion of your portfolio to bonds, the next thing to consider is how you would want to invest in bonds. Bond investors in Singapore have the option of adding bonds to their portfolio through: Individual bondsBond ETFs Actively managed bond funds

Investing in Individual Bonds

Singapore Government Bonds

Bonds are typically issued by governments and corporations. In Singapore, the government issues Treasury bills (T-bills) and Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs). An investor may commit a minimum of S$1,000 to purchase T-bills and a minimum of S$500 to invest in SSBs. These securities are regarded as very safe, as they are issued by the Singapore government, it is very likely that you will receive your coupon payments and principal in a timely manner with a very low risk of default.

Corporate Bonds

Purchasing individual corporate bonds requires a significantly higher...