Flexibility to choose from bonds of various currencies and tenures to diversify your portfolio and at the same time enjoy a regular stream of income from your investments in the bond market.
Flexibility to choose from bonds of various currencies and tenures to diversify your portfolio and at the same time enjoy a regular stream of income from your investments in the bond market.
Bonds are debt instruments issued by governments and corporations and can be denominated in Singapore Dollar or any foreign currency.
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Invest with eBonds at your convenience
Be it enjoying a regular stream of income, diversifying your investment portfolio, or having a myriad of bonds in various tenors and currencies to choose from, eBonds which is now available on the Citi Mobile® App, is one of the investment tools to establishing and managing your wealth on the move. Investing has never been more seamless and convenient.
Choose from different types of bonds with various tenors and currencies
Minimum bond investment amount as low as US$10,000 or equivalent
Earn regular income through coupon payment
When you invest in a bond, you are actually lending to the issuer of that bond and this will provide you with a regular income through the periodic coupon payments and the repayment of your principal at maturity*.
As most bonds are tradable securities, you can either hold a bond until maturity or sell it before maturity at the prevailing bond market price. If you sell the bond at a price higher than what you paid, you can make a capital gain. Likewise, you could also suffer a loss if you sell at a lower price.
*Please note that repayment of nominal amount is subjected to the credit risk of the issuer
Here’s an example of how you can earn returns when you purchase a bond and invest in the bond market through Citibank International Personal Bank. Supposed you bought a nominal amount or par value of US$250,000 of Citigroup bond at market price of US$100 in 2022. This bond pays a fixed coupon of 5.8% p.a. and matures on March 16, 2025.
This bond pays coupon twice a year. This means that each year on March 16 and September 16, you will be receiving fixed coupon payment of US$7,250 [(5.8% x $250,000)/2]. At maturity on March 16, 2025 the bond issuer, Citigroup, will pay you the final interest of US$7,250 + the principal of US$250,000.
Should you decide to sell the above bond on March 16, 2023 (before maturity), 2 scenarios could occur:
Suppose the market price of the bond is higher than the par value of US$100:
Market price of bond | =US$102 |
Redemption proceeds from sale of the bond | = Market price x Nominal amount Par Value |
= US$102 x US$250,000 US$100 |
|
=US$255,000 |
However, should the market price of the bond be lower than the par value of US$100, the scenario below could occur:
Market price of bond | =US$99 |
Redemption, proceeds from sale of the bond | = Market price x Nominal amount Par Value |
= US$99 x US$250,000 US$100 |
|
= US$247,500 |
If you hold your bond till maturity, your capital* would not be affected by price fluctuations because the issuer will repay you the full value (nominal amount) of the bond.
* Please note that repayment of nominal amount is subjected to the credit risk of the issuer. Coupons paid net of custody fee prorated for the period with which bond is held.
Citibank offers you the choice to purchase several different types of bonds. As with all bonds, issuer’s credit risk is assumed.
Fixed Rate Bond
Coupon interest is known until the maturity of the bond
Floating Rate Bond
Coupons are variable and are frequently adjusted to reflect prevailing market interest rates. The advantage is that it provides the investor with a return commensurate with the prevailing market rate.
Zero Coupon Bond
No interest payable throughout the life of the bond. The offer price is usually at a deep discount (e.g. purchase at US$70 and matures at US$100 in 5 years)
Callable Bond
The issuer has the option to redeem the bond before maturity on specific dates at specific prices. Due to this callable feature, the coupon rate is usually higher
As with any investment, investing in bonds is also subjected to investment risk.
Market Risk
Credit/Default Risk
Liquidity Risk
Settlement Risk
Sovereign Risk
Early Redemption by Issuer Risk
* The above is only a summary of some of the key risks in investing in the product. Detailed risk disclosures are set out in the documentation relating to the specific product. Prior to entering into a transaction, you should ensure that you have read and understood the nature of all of the risks associated with the investment in order to determine whether the investment is suitable for you in light of your experience, objectives, financial position and other relevant circumstances. You should consult with your legal, regulatory, tax, financial and/or accounting advisors to the extent you consider it necessary in making your own investment decision.
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You will need to submit the following:
Singapore Clients: AUM S$250,000 to < S$1.5 Million
IPB Clients: AUM US$200,000 to < US$1 Million
Singapore Clients: AUM S$1.5 Million and above
IPB Clients: AUM US$1 Million and above
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These securities are obligations only of the issuer. Unless otherwise stated, they are not bank deposits or obligations of or guaranteed by Citibank Singapore Limited, Citigroup, Inc. or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, and are subject to investment risks (e.g. credit, price, liquidity, sovereign, etc), including the possible loss of the principal amount invested. Prices of bonds can be volatile and past performances are not indicative of future performance. Investors investing in securities denominated in non-local currency should be aware of the risk of exchange rate fluctuations that may cause a loss of principal. Exchange controls may be applicable from time to time to certain foreign currencies. You should therefore determine whether any foreign currency investment is suitable for you in light of your investment objectives, your financial means and your risk profile. These securities are not available to US Persons. Investment products are not deposits, are not subject to the provisions of the Deposit Insurance Act and Policy Owners' Protection Schemes Act 2011 of Singapore, nor eligible for deposit insurance coverage under the Deposit Insurance Scheme. The investment products mentioned are not offered to individuals resident in the European Union, European Economic Area, Switzerland, Guernsey, Jersey, Monaco, San Marino, Vatican, The Isle of Man, the UK, Brazil, New Zealand, Jamaica, Ecuador or Sri Lanka. This document / communication / presentation is not, and should not be construed as, an offer, invitation or solicitation to buy or sell any of the investment product mentioned herein to such individuals.
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