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For those who prefer lower risk
Now you can lock in peace-of-mind when you park your 'safe' monies
in the ABF Singapore Bond Index Fund - an exchange-traded fund that invests
in a basket of high-quality bonds from the Singapore government and government-linked
bodies+.
The Fund will reflect Singapore's high credit standing, which means the chances of your bonds defaulting is very low. With a single transaction, you'll get immediate exposure to a basket of bonds. Your investments and risks are diversified. Compared to traditional unit trusts, the fees are much lower as there is no sales charge.
The Fund is traded like a stock on the Singapore Stock Exchange, and you'll have immediate access to prices and trading. Plus you enjoy potential capital growth and income distribution on an annual basis*.
Managed by DBS Asset Management, the ABF Singapore Bond Index Fund is
the first exchange traded fund ("ETF") bond fund in Singapore.
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+ agencies of other Asian Government, or
other quasi-Asian Government entities if the composition of the iBoxx ABF
Singapore Bond Index include such bonds. In that event, the credit risk
of the investments of the Fund may be different from its credit risk now.
* Income distribution will be made at
the sole discretion of the Fund Managers. The prospectus will be made
available at all DBS and POSB Branches when the offer or invitation is
made. All applications for units of interests in the ABF Singapore Bond
Index Fund must be made on application forms accompanying the prospectus.
Nothing contained here constitutes investment advice or should be relied
on as such. Investors should be aware of that the Fund is different from
a typical unit trust. Investors should read the prospectus before deciding
to purchase units in the Fund. The value of the fund and the income from
them, if any, may fall or rise. Investments in this Fund or unit trusts
are subject to risks, including possible loss of principal amount invested.
The annual distributions are dependent on the fund's performance and are
not guaranteed. Investors may only redeem units with the Manager under
certain specified conditions and the listing of the Fund of the Stock
Exchange of Singapore does not guarantee a liquid market for the units.
The Fund's market price on the Singapore Stock Exchange may be different
from the net asset value per unit of the Fund, and the Fund may be delisted
from the Singapore Stock Exchange. The Fund is not guaranteed or endorsed
by the governments of the eight investment markets. This publication is
intended for general circulation and does not take into account the specific
investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any
particular person. Investors may wish to seek advice from a financial
advisor regarding the suitability of the Fund, taking into account his
specific investment In the event that an investor choose not to seek such
advice, he should consider whether the Fund is suitable for him.
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