Overview of Investment Options
If you are new to investing in Singapore, the range of products can seem wide. According to a Singapore Government Agency website, the options are plentiful: shares, bonds, unit trusts, ETFs, and REITs. The same source gives a clear-eyed overview of every major investment product available in Singapore before committing a cent.
Examples and Listing
Different asset classes are listed on the exchange, such as shares, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). Examples of specific products include Initial Public Offers (IPOs) for ordinary shares and tenders for government bonds. The Government of Singapore is the issuer of Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs).
Unit trusts are also part of the landscape. The source explains how ETFs track indices, their liquidity advantages, and how they compare to unit trusts in Singapore, giving you a basis for comparing these two popular funds.