5-year SGS Bond
N598101X
Originally auctioned 31 Aug 1998 · Matures 01 Sept 2003 · matured left
Latest cutoff yield
5.37%
Auctioned 31 Aug 1998 (original issue)
Issue details
- Fixed coupon:
- 5.13% · paid 01 Mar / 01 Sep
- Tenor:
- 5 years
- Outstanding:
- S$850M
Auction history for this issue
| Auction date | Type | Cutoff | Median | B/C | This auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 1998 | new issue | 5.37% | — | 1.85 | S$850M |
5-year SGS cutoff yield history
Latest auction in context
- Yield change: The 5.37% cutoff is 102 bp higher than the previous 5-year SGS auction (N598100T, 4.35% on 26 Jan 1998).
- Price vs par: The bond cleared at S$98.94 per S$100 face value — a discount, because the 5.13% fixed coupon is below the 5.37% 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 (5.13% 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 N598101X mature?
- N598101X matures on 01 Sept 2003. 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 N598101X?
- N598101X pays a fixed coupon of 5.13% 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 N598101X's coupon compare to the current 5-year SGS benchmark yield?
- N598101X's fixed coupon of 5.13% is 343 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 N598101X?
- N598101X has already been issued (most recent auction 31 Aug 1998). 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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