SSB, REITs, Retail Bonds & Unit Trusts 2025 | Smart Singapore Investment Strategies Explained [P-2]
💰 Looking for the best investment options in Singapore in 2025? In this video (Part 2), we go beyond the basics of SSBs, REITs, Retail Bonds, and Unit Trusts — and show you how smart Singaporeans are actually using them. 👉 What you’ll learn in this video: 🏦 Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) — laddering, flexibility & retirement planning 🏢 REITs — passive income from property without owning real estate 💵 Retail Bonds — predictable returns & trusted issuers like Temasek & banks 📊 Unit Trusts — convenience vs cost, and how MAS wants you to invest wisely ✅ Perfect for beginners, retirees, and anyone building passive income in Singapore. ✅ Learn what MAS highlights before investing, and strategies you can apply today. 📌 Watch Part 1 here: https://youtu.be/D9f_X3bwNP0 📈 Don’t forget to LIKE 👍, SHARE 🔄, and SUBSCRIBE 🔔 for more Singapore finance insights every week! #SingaporeFinance #SSB #REITs #RetailBonds #UnitTrusts #PassiveIncome #Investing2025 #MoneyTipsSG #FinancialFreedomSG #SingaporeInvesting 🕒 0:00 – Intro: Welcome back to Part 2! 0:42 – Singapore Savings Bonds (SSB) — Beyond Just Safety 2:15 – How Laddering Works with SSB 3:30 – Capital Protection & Step-Up Interest Explained 5:00 – Using SSBs in Retirement Planning (DIY Pension Idea) 6:30 – REITs — Property Income Without Owning a Condo 7:20 – How REITs Generate Dividends & Why MAS Requires 90% Payout 8:40 – Diversifying Across REIT Sectors (Retail, Healthcare, Industrial, Data Centres) 9:50 – REIT Risks: Interest Rates, Debt Levels & MAS Rules 11:15 – Retail Bonds — Familiar Names You Can Trust?
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Video Chapters
- 0:40 Unlocking Singapore Savings Bonds: Your Secure Investment Foundation
- 1:16 Emergency Ready: How SSBs Provide Liquid Safety for Your Funds
- 2:40 Grow Your Wealth: The Step-Up Interest Advantage of SSBs
- 4:09 The Catch: When SSBs Might Not Outpace Inflation
- 4:46 Dive into Real Estate: Accessing Property Wealth with REITs
- 4:57 Passive Income Powerhouse: How REITs Deliver Consistent Dividends
- 8:35 Explore Retail Bonds: Backed by Trusted Institutions for Stability
- 8:51 Know Your Bonds: Why Retail Bond Prices Can Shift
- 11:23 Elevating Your Returns: Retail Bonds for Higher Predictable Income
- 11:44 Instant Diversification: Effortless Investing with Unit Trusts
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0:40 Unlocking Singapore Savings Bonds: Your Secure Investment Foundation 1:16 Emergency Ready: How SSBs Provide Liquid Safety for Your Funds 2:40 Grow Your Wealth: The Step-Up Interest Advantage of SSBs 4:09 The Catch: When SSBs Might Not Outpace Inflation 4:46 Dive into Real Estate: Accessing Property Wealth with REITs 4:57 Passive Income Powerhouse: How REITs Deliver Consistent Dividends 8:35 Explore Retail Bonds: Backed by Trusted Institutions for Stability 8:51 Know Your Bonds: Why Retail Bond Prices Can Shift 11:23 Elevating Your Returns: Retail Bonds for Higher Predictable Income 11:44 Instant Diversification: Effortless Investing with Unit Trusts Timestamps by StampBot 🤖
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0:05 Welcome to this financial deep dive on Singaporean investment tools. 0:40 Singapore Savings Bonds: a safe box for your hard-earned savings. 0:50 Laddering strategy: cash out whenever needed without breaking entire investments. 1:04 MAS updates SSB rates monthly; redeem older bonds for new. 1:16 SSBs are flexible, liquid, perfect for your emergency funds. 1:38 SSBs designed for small investors, minimum just $500 investment. 2:10 Capital Protection: get your full principal plus accrued interest guaranteed. 2:34 Risk-free option, safely backed by the strong Singapore government. 2:40 Step-up interest: SSBs generously reward you for holding longer. 3:12 No penalties for redemption; apply through your bank or ATM. 3:39 Strategic SSB use in retirement planning for predictable cash flow. 4:09 SSB limitation: returns may not always keep up with inflation. 4:46 REITs: popular in Singapore, access real estate without millions. 4:57 REITs literally built for dividends: 90% taxable income distributed. 5:21 Diversification is key for REITs: avoid putting all eggs in one. 5:58 Different REIT sectors react uniquely to changing economic conditions. 6:16 REITs income generation: rental pooled from various commercial properties. 6:32 REITs popular for passive income, tapping into major rental streams. 6:54 REITs debt levels: important to monitor interest rates from MAS. 7:28 REITs can benefit from Singapore's long-term growth story. 8:02 REITs: the bridge between fixed income and higher-risk stocks. 8:35 Retail Bonds: often from big names like Temasek or major banks. 8:51 Retail Bond prices fluctuate if sold early, unlike SSBs. 9:07 Retail Bonds: a sensible middle ground for everyday investors. 9:25 Fixed maturity date makes retail bonds appealing for stability. 10:04 Retail Bond liquidity: prices can fluctuate based on demand. 10:19 Government-linked companies also issue trusted retail bonds due to reputation. 10:40 Retail bonds rated by credit agencies: always check issuer's finance health. 11:23 Retail bonds for predictable income, slightly higher yield than SSBs. 11:44 Unit Trust: easy to invest, professionals manage for instant diversification. 12:01 Unit Trust fees: watch out for charges over 1.5% yearly. 12:28 Wise financial choices: how to use these tools in Singapore. Timestamps by StampBot 🤖