Price and rates
When rates rise, existing bond prices usually fall.
New bonds may pay more income, so older bonds with lower income become less attractive. Longer-term bonds usually move more than short-term bonds.
Fixed income, simply explained
Compare broad bond-fund proxies, then use the guide below to understand what their price moves may mean in everyday terms.
Price and rates
New bonds may pay more income, so older bonds with lower income become less attractive. Longer-term bonds usually move more than short-term bonds.
Credit risk
High-yield bonds are issued by lower-rated companies. Their prices may fall when investors become concerned about the economy or repayment ability.
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The comparison uses adjusted fund prices to show what a hypothetical investment became, including provider adjustments such as distributions where available.
Government-bond yield comparison
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Broad US-dollar ETF proxies
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Important context
These are US-dollar fund proxies, not individual bonds, Singapore Savings Bonds, or Singapore Government Securities. Currency exposure, fund fees, taxes, and distributions can affect an investor’s actual result. A fund can lose value, and income can change.
The interest-rate chart compares 10-year government benchmark yields, not the price or return of a bond fund. Currency, maturity conventions, taxes and credit quality can still differ by market.
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