Accumulate ETFs with Invest-Saver

There are 5 ETFs for you to choose from:

Singapore Equity ETF
1. Nikko AM Singapore STI ETF

SGD Fixed Income ETFs
2. ABF Singapore Bond Index Fund
3. Nikko AM SGD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF

REIT ETFs
4. CSOP iEdge S-REIT Leaders Index ETF
5. Nikko AM-StraitsTrading Asia ex Japan REIT ETF

All the ETFs are listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX).

Managed by Nikko Asset Management Asia Ltd, this ETF has the investment objective of replicating the performance of the Straits Times Index (STI).

• STI is a market value weighted index, made up of the top 30 blue chip companies in market capitalisation and liquidity in SGX.
• This ETF helps you to gain exposure to STI in a single transaction, instead of investing in 30 blue chip companies individually.
• Dividends (if any) would be paid semi-annually at the Fund Manager’s discretion.

The first bond ETF launched in Singapore and is managed by Nikko Asset Management Asia Ltd that closely tracks the iBoxx ABF Singapore Bond Index.

• This index comprises of SGD bonds issued by the Singapore Government or Singapore Government-linked entities (e.g. Housing Development Board, Temasek, and Land Transport Authority), other Asian governments, quasi-government or supranational organisations (e.g. Export-Import Bank of Korea, Korea Development Bank).
• This ETF helps you gain exposure to a basket of majority AAA-rated Singapore government bonds – the only Asian country that has the highest AAA credit rating.
• Dividends (if any) would be paid annually at the Fund Manager’s discretion.

Managed by Nikko Asset Management Asia Ltd, this ETF aims to replicate the performance of the FTSE EPRA Nareit Asia ex Japan Net Total Return REIT Index

• This ETF helps you gain exposure to a diverse portfolio including financial & tech hubs, hospitals, residential & industrial properties, malls, and hotels, across Asia ex Japan.
• Dividends (if any) would be paid quarterly at the Fund Manager’s discretion.

Managed by Nikko Asset Management Asia Ltd, this ETF has the investment objective to track the performance of the iBoxx SGD Non-Sovereigns Large Cap Investment Grade Index.

• This ETF helps you gain exposure to a basket of AAA- to BBB- rated bonds by established institutions (e.g. HDB, PUB, and LTA)
• Dividends (if any) would be paid annually at the Fund Manager’s discretion.

Managed by CSOP Asset Management, this ETF replicates as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the performance of the iEdge S-REIT Leaders Index.

• This ETF tracks the performance of 26 large-mid cap Singapore REITs to offer investors stable dividends and a higher capital appreciation potential.
• Dividends (if any) would be paid semi-annually at the Fund Manager’s discretion.

• If you choose to access DBS digibank via mobile application, you may refer to the steps under Invest in 5 Easy Steps
• If you are accessing DBS digibank via internet browsers
  Simply log into DBS digibank and follow these 5 steps:
  
  Step 1: Upon login, go to Invest > select More Investment Services
  
  Step 2: Go to Make an Investment > Set Up Exchange Traded Fund RSP > Purchase Funds > go to Invest Using, choose Cash > Search for the full list of ETFs available
  
  Step 3: Click on Info to view fund information.
  
  Step 4: Click on Buy to purchase fund > select the Debiting Account, enter Monthly Investment Amount, Tax Status and Country of Birth > verify your inputs and Submit.
  
  You are advised to click on the hyperlinks and carefully read through the Prospectus and Product Highlights Sheet, which contains details of your selected Fund.
  
  Step 5: Review the Terms & Conditions and click on I Agree to confirm your Invest-Saver plan set up.

For ETFs purchased via RSP, there is no free look/cancellation period. It can be cancelled anytime with no subscription plan, as long as the cancellation is before the 15th day of the month.

The purchase price of ETFs will be based on the end-of-day NAV declared by the fund house on the business day which your account is debited. This price may differ from the last traded price of the day displayed at the point of purchase.

You may refer to the issuer’s webpage for the NAV of the specific ETF purchased. This will be available the next business day.

Please note that we will progressively move to use average traded price for the other ETFs.

For the purchase price of CSOP iEdge Leader S-Reits ETF currently, it will be based on the average price during point of purchase on day of subscription.

Your Invest-Saver portfolio is accessible 24/7 on DBS iBanking.

Step 1: Upon login, go to Invest > select More Investment Services > Make an Investment > Set Up or Update Unit Trust Regular Savings Plan (RSP)

Step 2: Select Investment Account and click Search

Step 3: Select the Fund of your choice (pen icon) and edit the Monthly Investment Amount

You are advised to read the Prospectus and Product Highlights Sheet carefully for a full understanding of your selected fund. Read the Terms and Conditions governing investment in funds and tick the checkbox before you continue with your application.

Step 4: Confirm and submit your order
The Bank will send you a confirmation letter to confirm when the change to your investment amount will take effect from.

Please ensure that your designated DBS/POSB account is sufficiently funded before the 15th of every month (or the next business day if the 15th is a Sunday or Public Holiday).

We reserve the right to terminate your DBS/POSB Invest-Saver plan(s) after 2 consecutive unsuccessful deductions.

Step 1: Upon login, go to Invest > select More Investment Services > Manage Investments > Redeem Unit Trust or Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)
Step 2: Select Investment Account and click Search
Step 3: Select the plan you wish to redeem and click Sell
Step 4: Input the number of units to redeem, select Crediting Account > Country of Birth > Next to proceed.
Step 5: Click on I Agree to submit your order.

Note: You will receive a confirmation letter to confirm the amount of your redemption proceeds. Settlement date is Trade date + 2 market day.

For ETFs, it will be based on the average redemption price on the business day following your instruction, or another day determined by the Bank in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner.

The average redemption price is calculated by dividing the total proceeds from the units sold by the total quantity of units sold, based on the aggregated orders of all customers who sold their respective ETF units on the particular redemption date. All customers will be accorded the same average redemption price for the respective ETFs.

Your account will be credited within T+2 business days from the date you submitted your redemption request.

No. Your RSP will still be active even after you have done a full redemption. To stop your RSP, you will have to terminate the plan.

Step 1: Upon login, go to Invest > select More Investment Services > Manage Investments > View or Delete Regular Savings Plan (RSP)

Step 2: Select Investment Account > Search

Step 3: Select the plan you wish to terminate and submit

We will send you a confirmation letter with details of your termination request.

Yes, you can terminate and leave the holdings in your account and redeem them later. Alternatively, you have the option to reactivate your Invest-Saver plan again.

Monies from coupons, dividends, cash offers, rights issue, and other corporate actions will be credited into your designated DBS/POSB debiting account. Dividends reinvestment is not available.

Your Invest-Saver’s monthly contribution amount will be recognised for the first 12 consecutive contributions per investment fund. The Invest-Saver plan must be purchased in cash after opening a DBS Multiplier account or enrolling in POSB Cashback Bonus. Investment transactions will be recognised as the Singapore dollar equivalent at DBS’s prevailing exchange rate.

Invest-Saver will be recognised in the same month if you sign up before the deduction date, which is the 15th of the month or the next business day if the 15th is a Sunday or Public Holiday. Else, it will be recognised in the next month.

For more information, please refer to the following FAQs:

1. DBS Multiplier Account
2. POSB Cashback Bonus

Recognised transactions will be reflected in your Bank and Earn Summary 4 calendar days after the settlement date.

Example:

Deduction Date - 15 April (or next business day if 15th is a Sunday or Public Holiday)
Settlement Date - 17 April (2 working days, depending on fund house)
Recognition Date - 23 April (4 calendar days after the settlement date)