By Gerald Wong, CFA, Beansprout • 26 Jun 2024 • 7 min read
We compare bond ETFs to Singapore T-bills to find out if they are a good complement for investors looking to earn an attractive yield.
This post was created in partnership with Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited. All views and opinions expressed in this article are Beansprout's objective and professional opinions.
What happened?
Demand for T-bills has been very strong recently.
Applications fo...
We compare bond ETFs to Singapore T-bills to find out if they are a good complement for investors looking to earn an attractive yield.
This post was created in partnership with Nikko Asset Management Asia Limited. All views and opinions expressed in this article are Beansprout's objective and professional opinions.
What happened?
Demand for T-bills has been very strong recently.
Applications fo...
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By adding a bond exposure, we can improve the resilience of our portfolios while still maintaining our returns. By adding a bond exposure, we can improve the resilience of our portfolios while still maintaining our returns.
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This article was written in collaboration with Nikko Asset Management. All views expressed in this article are the independent opinion of DollarsAndSense.sg based on our...
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Based off recent market sentiments, the current bond market has been distressing for some investors. But if you think that's a reason to strike off bonds (or bond ETFs) completely, think again.
The past few years have been challenging for bond investors as central banks rapidly raised interest rates, which created uncertainty and volatility for both equities and particularly for long-term bonds.
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