5-year SGS Bond
N597100X
Originally auctioned 12 May 1997 · Matures 15 May 2002 · matured left
Latest cutoff yield
3.37%
Auctioned 12 May 1997 (original issue)
Issue details
- Fixed coupon:
- 3.25% · paid 15 Nov / 15 May
- Tenor:
- 5 years
- Outstanding:
- S$780M
Auction history for this issue
| Auction date | Type | Cutoff | Median | B/C | This auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 1997 | new issue | 3.37% | — | 1.52 | S$780M |
5-year SGS cutoff yield history
Latest auction in context
- Yield change: The 3.37% cutoff is 17 bp higher than the previous 5-year SGS auction (N596101N, 3.20% on 26 Nov 1996).
- Price vs par: The bond cleared at S$99.45 per S$100 face value — a discount, because the 3.25% fixed coupon is below the 3.37% market yield. The lower price compensates for the smaller coupon.
Descriptive observations from MAS auction history — not forecasts or recommendations.
About SGS Bonds
SGS Bonds pay the fixed coupon (3.25% in this issue's case) semi-annually on face value until maturity. The cutoff yield is what the auction priced at — it reflects the market's required return and changes at each reopening. Holding to maturity returns face value; selling earlier in the secondary market exposes you to price fluctuation as rates move.
Frequently asked questions
- When does N597100X mature?
- N597100X matures on 15 May 2002. At maturity, holders receive the full face value of S$1,000 per bond, plus the final semi-annual coupon.
- What is the coupon rate for N597100X?
- N597100X pays a fixed coupon of 3.25% per year, paid semi-annually. The coupon rate is set at the original auction and does not change for reopenings — reopening auctions adjust the issue price instead to reflect prevailing yields.
- How does N597100X's coupon compare to the current 5-year SGS benchmark yield?
- N597100X's fixed coupon of 3.25% is 155 bp above the current 5-year SGS benchmark of 1.70% (as of 12 Jun 2026). When the benchmark yield rises above an existing bond's coupon, that bond trades below par on the secondary market; when it falls below the coupon, the bond trades above par.
- How is SGS interest taxed for individuals?
- SGS bonds are Qualifying Debt Securities (QDS) under IRAS. Interest income from SGS held by individuals is tax-exempt in Singapore. See iras.gov.sg for the full QDS scheme conditions.
- Where can I buy N597100X?
- N597100X has already been issued (most recent auction 12 May 1997). It can be bought or sold on the SGX secondary market through a stockbroker with CDP access. New SGS bonds are issued via MAS primary auctions — see /sgs/ for the current calendar.
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