Keep invested in CPF

Hi Sir,
I chance upon your site and need your advice regarding my investment. By end of March, the Government will be freezing our CPF account.

I am thinking of investing my ordinary account and special account into bonds (50%) and in AIA Growth Fund (50%). Is it wise?

My friends told me that the economy is not doing well, so better not invest in anything. I really don't know. This is the first time I am investing. Really hope to hear from you soon. I need to reply my agent by 15th March.

REPLY

It is better to keep your money in the CPF to earn the guaranteed interest rate of 2.5% for ordinary account and 4% for special account plus the bonus of 1%. If you do not need the money in the ordinary account, you can transfer it to the special account to earn a higher rate of interest.

Do not invest in high cost products sold by an insurance agent, as it gives you a poor return, after deducting the charges. High quality bonds do not give you an adequate yield. Low quality bonds give a higher yield, but is risky.