Date: August 10, 2017
Diversify risks and enhance yields
can improve overall returns of a portfolio by broadening exposure to other financial instruments without assuming excessive risk
Potentially higher returns
as compared to traditional fixed deposits, especially in a low interest rate environment
Exposure to asset/markets not easily accessible by retail investors
e.g. market indices, foreign equities, bonds, interest rates, commodities (crude oil, gold, wheat)
Protection of Principal
when held to maturity
