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SaveUp Portfolio

Ideal for investors seeking a stable way to grow their money with short duration bonds. Offers diversification, and low management fees.

DBS CIO Liquid+ Fund

Ideal for bond investors seeking the flexibility of daily liquidity. Aims to deliver returns that outperform money market funds.

SavvyEndowment 19

Ideal for those seeking guaranteed returns over a longer tenure and a peace of mind.

Are you still relying on T-bills for your savings?T-bills have been a safe bet for more than a year, but with the recent and impending Fed rate cuts, they’re yielding lower returns and becoming less attractive for growing your money.It's time to rethink where to put your money.Experts suggest investing in short-duration, high quality fixed income solutions and short-term endowment plans to lock in current yields before they fall further. Find out why herePOSB has curated a range of solutions, each designed to address different investment needs and with the flexibility to access your cash, whenever you need.While T-bills remain a safe and attractive option, with interest rates falling, consider alternate solutions that are just like T-bills, only better. Turn on your digibank app push notifications to receive our POSB Savings promotions.Ready to explore these solutions to grow your money and diversify your portfolio?Scroll down and bookmark this page for the latest promotions.

Explore short term, high quality fixed incomeEven as interest rates start to ease, there's still time to unlock current bond yields. One way to do that is by investing in high-quality, short-term bonds, like corporate bonds with a credit rating of at least BBB and a duration of 1 to 3 years.However, these bonds typically require a minimum investment of S$250,000, which can be a barrier for many. That's why we've curated a range of fixed income solutions that invest in a basket of high-quality bonds without needing a huge initial investment.

@media screen and (min-width: 601px) { .hidemobile{ display: none; !important; } } @media screen and (max-width: 600px) { .hidedesktop{ display: none; !important; } } 1. SaveUp Portfolio: Portfolio Yield 4.79% p.a.For investors seeking a more stable way to grow their money, SaveUp is a readymade portfolio of high-quality fixed income funds, offering diversification, and low management fees.Factsheet

As of 30 Sep 2024 in SGD	YTD	1Y
Returns Returns are before dividends paid and not inclusive of portfolio management fees	0.8%	2.5%
Portfolio Yield Portfolio yield reflects the blended yield to maturity (YTM) of the underlying assets as at 30 Sep 2024.	4.79% p.a.
Fees	0.25% p.a. management fee

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Promotions

Enjoy zero fees for 6 months when you set up a regular savings plan on DBS digiPortfolio! Terms and Conditions apply. Find out more.

How to invest?

Step 1: Tap on the Invest now button above and login to digibank.

Step 2: Choose SaveUp Portfolio to proceed with your purchase.

2. DBS CIO Liquid+ Fund: Portfolio Yield 4.66% p.a.For investors seeking yield enhancement and flexibility, DBS CIO Liquid+ is a smart choice. It's a diversified bond fund that aims to deliver returns that outperform money market fund returns. You'll enjoy the flexibility of daily liquidity, allowing you to redeem your investment anytime without penalty fees, and receive quarterly dividends. Endorsed by our Chief Investment Office (CIO), ensuring you can trust the expertise behind this investment.Factsheet

As of 30 Sep 2024 in SGD	YTD	1Y
Returns	1.19%	3.57%
Portfolio Yield	4.66% p.a.
Quarterly Dividend	4.02% p.a.
One time Online Sales Charge	0.82%

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Promotions

Enjoy zero fees for 6 months when you set up a regular savings plan on DBS CIO Liquid+! Terms and Conditions apply. Find out more.

How to invest?

Step 1: Tap on the Invest now button above and login to digibank.

Step 2: Under Invest Using, select Cash. Under Fund House, select DBS. Click on Search.

Step 3: If you want dividends, choose Qdis-Cash. Otherwise, choose Acc.

Step 4: Pick the fund with your desired Currency.

Step 5: Key in the necessary details and click Submit to complete the purchase.

Click here for our online user guide to purchase a fund.

3. Nikko Short Term Bond Fund: Portfolio Yield 4.23% p.a.For investors seeking a stable way to grow their CPF or SRS savings, the Nikko Short Term Bond Fund offers a compelling opportunity. This fund invests in short-term bonds, such as government and corporate bonds, providing daily liquidity and diversification for steady returns. It offers potential yield enhancement over CPF/SRS and money market fund rates.Factsheet

As of 30 Sep 2024 in SGD	YTD	1Y
Returns	1.19%	3.57%
Portfolio Yield	4.66% p.a.
Quarterly Dividend	4.02% p.a.
One time Online Sales Charge	0.82%

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How to invest?

Step 1: Tap on the Invest now button above and login to digibank.

Step 2: Under Invest Using, select CPF or SRS, under Fund House, select Nikko Asset Management, under Geography/Themes, choose Low Duration and under Currency choose SGD. Click on Search.

Step 3: Two options for the fund will appear, one ending with Cash and the other with Unit. Click Buy on either one to proceed.

Step 4: Key in the necessary details and click Submit to complete the purchase.

Click here for our online user guide to purchase a fund.

4. Lock in potential returns of up to 2.82% p.a.¹ with SavvyEndowment 19Grow your savings with SavvyEndowment 19! Enjoy guaranteed returns even as interest rates fall. Choose from 3-year or 4-year plans. Start from a low single premium commitment amount of just S$5,000. Limited tranche available.

3-year plan		4-year plan

At policy maturity, receive:		At policy maturity, receive:
100% of your capital² Guaranteed returns of 2.58% p.a.¹ Non-guaranteed returns of up to 0.15% p.a.¹ Potential returns of up to 2.73% p.a.¹		100% of your capital² Guaranteed returns of 2.67% p.a.¹ Non-guaranteed returns of up to 0.15% p.a.¹ Potential returns of up to 2.82% p.a.¹

Plus, receive 101% of the single premium that you paid in the event of death during the policy term.Any early termination of the policy before maturity can incur costs and the surrender value payable (if any) may be less than the total premiums paid. Find out more at POSB Insurance Important Notes. Please refer to the 3-year plan and 4-year plan Sample Policy Contracts for their precise terms, conditions and exclusions.Apply now

Promotions

Limited-time deals from now till 31 Jan only! Applicable for both 3-year and 4-year plans.

Get S$60 worth of eCapitaVouchers³ with a single premium amount of at least S$20,000.
Get S$30 worth of eCapitaVouchers³ with a single premium amount between S$15,000 to S$19,999.

Note:

You will receive only one voucher regardless of the number of policies purchased during the promotion period
Manulife’s appointed vendor will send your eCapitaVouchers to you via email within 5 months from your policy issue date

How does it work?

4-year plan

10 Dec 2024

Sarah signs up for SavvyEndowment 19 (4-year plan) and paid a single premium of S$20,000.
Sarah’s policy term is from 10 Dec 2024 to 9 Dec 2028. During this period, Sarah also receives coverage for death.

Scenario 1: Sarah receives the potential total returns of 2.82% p.a.¹ based on the higher illustrated investment rate of return of 3.08% p.a.¹

She receives S$2,358 at the end of year 4 on top of her capital of S$20,000.

Potential yield at the end of 4 years

100% capital guaranteed³

S$20,000

Gains based on potential total maturity yield of 2.82% p.a.¹

(S$20,000 x 102.82% p.a.¹ x 102.82% p.a.¹ x 102.82% p.a.¹ x 102.82% p.a.¹) – S$20,000 = S$2,358

(comprises S$2,230 guaranteed returns and S$128 non-guaranteed returns)

Scenario 2: Sarah receives only the guaranteed returns of 2.67% p.a.¹ based on the lower illustrated investment rate of return of 2.85% p.a.¹

She receives S$2,230 at the end of year 4 on top of her capital of S$20,000

	Guaranteed yield at the end of 4 years
100% capital guaranteed³	S$20,000
Gains based on guaranteed maturity yield of 2.67% p.a.¹	S$20,000 x 102.67% p.a.¹ x 102.67% p.a.¹ x 102.67% p.a.¹ x 102.67% p.a.¹) – S$20,000 = S$2,230

3-year plan

10 Dec 2024

Sarah signs up for SavvyEndowment 19 (3-year plan) and paid a single premium of S$20,000.
Sarah’s policy term is from 10 Dec 2024 to 9 Dec 2027. During this period, Sarah also receives coverage for death.

Scenario 1: Sarah receives the potential total returns of 2.73% p.a.¹ based on the higher illustrated investment rate of return of 3.07% p.a.¹

She receives S$1,686 at the end of year 3 on top of her capital of S$20,000.

Potential yield at the end of 3 years

100% capital guaranteed³

S$20,000

Gains based on potential total maturity yield of 2.73% p.a.¹

(S$20,000 x 102.73% p.a.¹ x 102.73% p.a.¹ x 102.73% p.a.¹)– S$20,000 = S$1,686

(comprises S$1,590 guaranteed returns and S$96 non-guaranteed returns)

Scenario 2: Sarah receives only the guaranteed returns of 2.58% p.a¹ based on the lower illustrated investment rate of return of 2.83% p.a.¹

She receives S$1,590 at the end of year 3 on top of her capital of S$20,000

	Guaranteed yield at the end of 3 years
100% capital guaranteed³	S$20,000
Gains based on guaranteed maturity yield of 2.58% p.a.¹	(S$20,000 x 102.58% p.a.¹ x 102.58% p.a.¹ x 102.58% p.a.¹) – S$20,000 = S$1,590

How to apply

Step 1: Tap on Apply now button above.

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For product related enquiries, you can email Manulife at [email protected]. If you are facing technical difficulties, you may explore our live chat service in DBS/POSB digibank online.

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Footnotes
¹ For 3 year plan:
The illustrated maturity yield of 2.73% p.a. includes a non-guaranteed maturity bonus of 0.15% p.a. based on the higher illustrated investment rate of return (IIRR) of 3.07% p.a.. The non-guaranteed maturity bonus will be 0.48% of the single premium.Based on the lower IIRR of 2.83% p.a., the illustrated maturity yield is 2.58% p.a.. The non-guaranteed maturity bonus will be zero.For 4 year plan:
The illustrated maturity yield of 2.82% p.a. includes a non-guaranteed maturity bonus of 0.15% p.a. based on the higher IIRR of 3.08% p.a.. The non-guaranteed maturity bonus will be 0.64% of the single premium.Based on the lower IIRR of 2.85% p.a., the illustrated maturity yield is 2.67% p.a.. The non-guaranteed maturity bonus will be zero.As the maturity bonus rate and both IIRRs are not guaranteed, the actual benefits payable will vary according to the future performance of the Participating Fund of the policy. Figures are subject to rounding.² Not applicable to policies that have been altered.³ Promotion till 31 Jan 2025. Terms and conditions apply.

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SavvyEndowment 19 is issued and underwritten by Manulife (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. ("Manulife") (Reg. No. 198002116D) and distributed by DBS. It is not an obligation of, deposit in or guaranteed by DBS.Buying a life insurance policy is a long-term commitment. An early termination of the policy usually involves high costs and the surrender value payable may be less than the total premiums paid.This policy is protected under the Policy Owners’ Protection Scheme which is administered by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation (“SDIC”). Coverage for the policy is automatic and no further action is required from you. For more information on the types of benefits that are covered under the scheme as well as the limits of coverage, where applicable, please contact Manulife or visit the Life Insurance Association or SDIC websites (www.lia.org.sg or www.sdic.org.sg).Deposit Insurance Scheme
Singapore dollar deposits of non-bank depositors and monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the Supplementary Retirement Scheme are insured by the Singapore Deposit Insurance Corporation, for up to S$100,000 in aggregate per depositor per Scheme member by law. Monies and deposits denominated in Singapore dollars under the CPF Investment Scheme and CPF Retirement Sum Scheme are aggregated and separately insured up to S$100,000 for each depositor per Scheme member. Foreign currency deposits, dual currency investments, structured deposits and other investment products are not insured.POSB Investment Disclaimer
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