Investor Education

Why Cash Fund NAVs Fluctuate: A Simple Guide to Mark to Market, T Bills, and MAS Bills

Why Cash Fund NAVs Move A simple guide to mark‑to‑market with T‑Bills and MAS Bills
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Could Asian Short Duration Bonds Offer Income Opportunities as Rates Fall?

Could Asian Short Duration Bonds Offer Income Opportunities as Rates Fall? Following the Fed’s rate cut in September 2025 and with expectations of more to come, interest rates are starting to move lower. In Singapore, we’ve already seen T-bill yields decline and savings account rates fall. For investors looking for income opportunities while managing risk,...
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How do bond funds react to interest rate cuts?

After a year of high interest rates, the tide is starting to turn. Singapore’s T-bill yields have declined since the start of 2025. As of 28 August 2025, the cut-off yield on the 6-month Singapore T-bill was at 1.44%. And now, with US Federal Reserve officials projecting interest rate cuts by the end of 2025,...
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Interest rates are falling. Time to look at short-term bond funds?

With T-bill yields dipping again and banks cutting savings rates, many of us are asking — what’s next for our cash? If you are comfortable with a little more risk for potentially better returns, while still keeping volatility manageable, short-term investment-grade bond funds may be the next step up. In this post, we break down...
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Looking for Stability? Why Some Investors Prefer SGD Funds

Since the start of 2025, the US dollar has faced significant volatility. As of July 11, the Dollar Index, which tracks the USD against a basket of major currencies, has fallen by 9.8% year-to-date, its steepest decline in five years, according to Bloomberg data. For Singapore-based investors, this has naturally led to one question: What...
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