Singapore government bonds
This lends money to the Singapore government and government-linked bodies by holding their bonds. Bonds are generally steadier than stocks and act as a cushion when markets fall. It pays you cash twice a year.
Returns shown in USD (your base currency). Past performance is not a reliable guide to future results.
- Holds safe Singapore government bonds
- Steadies a portfolio when stocks fall
- Low fee and SGD denominated
- Low long-term return versus stocks
- Bond prices fall when rates rise
- Pays income rather than reinvesting
About this fund
The ABF Singapore Bond Index Fund tracks the iBoxx ABF Singapore Bond Index, holding a portfolio of high-quality Singapore government and government-linked bonds. It was Singapore's first bond ETF and is widely used as the defensive, lower-risk anchor in local portfolios. It distributes income semi-annually.
Available on Interactive Brokers
Low-cost access to Singapore government bonds and 10,000+ funds worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
Is A35.SI accumulating or distributing?
ABF Singapore Bond Index Fund (A35.SI) is a distributing ETF, so it pays its dividends out to you as cash, usually a few times a year. If you would rather have dividends reinvested automatically, look for an accumulating share class of the same index.
What is the annual fee (TER) for A35.SI?
A35.SI has a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.24% per year. On a $10,000 holding that is roughly $24 a year, charged inside the fund rather than billed to you separately. A lower fee leaves more of the return compounding for you over time.
Can I buy A35.SI on Interactive Brokers?
Yes. A35.SI trades on SGX, SGD and is available to investors worldwide through Interactive Brokers (IBKR). IBKR is the most popular way to buy UCITS ETFs because of its low FX conversion cost (around 0.03%) and low trading commissions.
What does A35.SI invest in?
ABF Singapore Bond Index Fund (A35.SI) tracks the iBoxx ABF Singapore Bond Index. This lends money to the Singapore government and government-linked bodies by holding their bonds. You buy one fund and get the whole basket in a single trade.
How risky is A35.SI?
On the TickerCompare 1 to 5 scale, A35.SI is rated low risk (1/5), based on how much its price has moved historically. Higher-risk funds can fall further in a downturn, so match the choice to your time horizon and how much volatility you can stomach.