October 2016 Singapore Savings Bonds SSB gives you 1.79% interest per year over 10 years

The Oct 2016’s SSB bonds yield an interest rate of 1.79%/yr for the next 10 years. You can apply through ATM or Internet Banking via the three banks (UOB,OCBC, DBS)

$10,000 will grow to $11,816 in 10 years.

This bond is backed by the Singapore Government and its available to Singaporeans.

You can find out more information about the SSB here.

Last month’s bond yields 1.75%/yr for 10 years.

Here is the current historical SSB 10 Year Yield Curve

What is this Singapore Savings Bonds? Read my past write ups:

1. This Singapore Savings Bonds: Liquidity, Higher Returns and Government Backing. Dream?
2. More details of the Singapore Savings Bond. Looks like my Emergency Fund nIsow
3. Singapore Savings Bonds Max Holding Limit is $100,000 for now. Apply via DBS, OCBC, UOB ATM
4. Singapore Savings Bonds’ Inflation Protection Abilities
5. Some instructions how to apply for the Singapore Savings Bonds

Past Issues of SSB and their Rates:

• 2015 Oct
• 2015 Nov
• 2015 Dec
• 2016 Jan
• 2016 Feb
• 2016 Mar
• 2016 Apr
• 2016 May
• 2016 Jun
• 2016 Jul
• 2016 Aug
• 2016 Sep

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