Understanding Your Investment Options
When you start investing, the options are plentiful: shares, bonds, unit trusts, ETFs, and REITs are just a few. Before committing a cent, it helps to get a clear-eyed overview of every major investment product available in Singapore.
Exchange-Listed and Other Products
Different asset classes such as shares, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are listed on the exchange. Examples of how these products are accessed include Initial Public Offers (IPOs) for ordinary shares and tenders for government bonds. The Government of Singapore also offers Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) as an investment option.
Comparing ETFs and Unit Trusts
If you are considering funds, understand how ETFs track indices, their liquidity advantages, and how they compare to unit trusts in Singapore. This comparison can help you decide which fund structure suits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main types of investments mentioned? Shares, bonds, unit trusts, ETFs, and REITs are among the plentiful options.
How are shares and government bonds typically acquired? Shares can be acquired through Initial Public Offers (IPOs), while government bonds are often obtained through tenders.
What Singapore-specific bond product is available? The Government of Singapore offers Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs).
Where are shares, ETFs, and REITs traded? They are listed on the exchange.