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Anonymous

07 Jun 2019

General Investing

Are foreign bonds a good investment? Emerging Markets give a solid 4-6% returns and its better than the returns offered by SSBs?

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I noticed that too, but don't really have enough funds, time & expertise to go into the details of foreign bonds. So last year I decided to buy a Unit Trust focusing on foreign bonds, that gaves fixed monthly dividends. The banker that sold this to me, repeatedly reminded me that this is a high risk investment. However it would be better than me putting my money in 2-3 bonds.

Agree with Luke on the advantages of a foreign bond fund. Plus it is tracked in Sing dollar, so don't feel the pain of exchange rate (doesn't mean it don't exist).

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