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Retail Treasury Bonds (RTBs)

RTBs are issued by the Philippine government to mobilize savings and encourage small investors to participate in the capital market. You can invest as low as P5,000 during the initial public offer period.

Key Features

Issuer:                              Philippine Government through the Bureau of Treasury
Tenor:                              3-25 years
Investment Range:         Medium to Long Term
Price:                               Subject to prevailing market price
Interest Frequency:        Quarterly
Interest Rate:                  Subject to the rate set on issue date
Withholding Tax:            Subject to 20% tax
Minimum Investment:    Primary Issuance: PHP 5,000.00
                                         Secondary Issuance: PHP, 500,000.00
Liquidity:                         Tradable in the market
PDIC insured:                  No


Why invest in RTBs?

  • High liquidity as RTBs can be bought and sold I  the secondary market
  • Low risk as you are investing in the Philippine government
  • Optionality with various tenors available to suit your investment requirements

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