Investment Products Available in Singapore
Before committing a cent, it helps to get a clear-eyed overview of every major investment product available in Singapore. The options are plentiful: shares, bonds, unit trusts, ETFs, and REITs.
Different asset classes are listed on the exchange, such as shares, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Examples include Initial Public Offers (IPOs) for ordinary shares and tenders for government bonds. Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) are another type of government bond product.
Understanding How Investments Work
To make informed choices, investors need to understand how ETFs track indices, their liquidity advantages, and how they compare to unit trusts in Singapore. This comparison helps clarify the role of each product in a portfolio.
This introduction to types of investments is published by MoneySense, a Singapore Government Agency Website. The information is part of an institutional public guide aimed at helping investors understand the landscape before investing.