FLOATING RATE BOND

Enjoy interest returns that link with the market interest rate.

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Floating Rate Bonds offer fluctuating interest rates, which are linked to the prevailing market interest rates. As a result, you can enjoy higher yields when the prevailing market interest rate rises. At Citibank, you can choose from a wide range of Floating Rate Bonds to suit your investment needs.

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Features
  • Secure higher interest rates when the market interest rate rises
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How It Works

Illustrative Example of how Floating Rate Bond works

Investing in Floating Rate Bond
Interest Return* US$8,550
Average Interest Rate* 2.85%p.a.
*
The Interest Return and Average Interest Rate are calculated based on the assumptions and criteria stated in the calculation below. They are for illustrative purposes only. Hypothetical examples are not indicative of actual or future performance, and do not represent any projection of future potential returns.

Buy a 3-year Floating Rate Bond

Principal US$100,000
Bond Price 100%
Coupon Rate 6-month SOFR* + 0.5%
Coupon payment interval Semi-annual
Prevailing 6-month SOFR** 2.1% p.a.

Assume 6-month SOFR** increases by 0.25% p.a. in first two 6-month periods, stays flat for the third 6-month period and decreases by 0.25% p.a. in the last two 6-month periods.

Calculation Return/Average Interest Rate
Interest Return for the first 6-month period US$100,000 x 2.6%*** x 6/12 US$1,300
Total Interest Return

(US$100,000 x 2.6% x 6/12) +

(US$100,000 x 2.85% x 6/12) +

(US$100,000 x 3.1% x 6/12) +

(US$100,000 x 3.1% x 6/12) +

(US$100,000 x 2.85% x 6/12) +

(US$100,000 x 2.6% x 6/12)

 US$8,550
Average Interest Rate (US$8,550/US$100,000) / 3 x 100% 2.85% p.a.
**
  SOFR stands for Secured Overnight Financing Rate.
***
  2.6% = 2.1% + 0.5%.
FAQs
What is the difference between fixed rate bonds and floating rate bonds?

A fixed-rate bond has a fixed interest rate that remains constant until the bond matures, providing investors with predictable interest payments. Meanwhile, a floating rate bond has an interest rate that relies on a benchmark, such as a market index, allowing the interest rate to fluctuate as per market conditions.

What is the benchmark used to determine the interest rate on floating rate bonds?

Some common benchmarks used for floating rate bonds include Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), Market Indices, Government Bond Yields and more.

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