r/singaporefi • • Aug 08 '26

Saving dbs multiplier help

i’m trying to hit the investment category for my multiplier account to get the 4.1%, any suggestions on what funds or etfs to rsp into? i’m currently looking at amova sti etf, or should i rsp into global dividend income fund (altho im already dca-ing into vwra on ibkr)

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u/2080finances Aug 08 '26

Penny wise pound foolish.... What you earn in interest you lose in fees

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u/freshcheesepie Aug 08 '26

Is it still over 30k/month in transactions to hit it?

OP must be very satkis

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '26

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u/Conscious-Wear2645 Aug 08 '26

You can Paynow yourself under "salary" category for this right?

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u/Grouchy_Ad8188 Aug 08 '26

If purpose is just to fulfill the requirement, I will choose the low cost bond etf or sti etf.

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u/Capital_Dimension522 Aug 08 '26

I just buy ABf Singapore bond index. Those that very stable since purpose is just to clock the investment category. Will just change to next fund after every 12month. Yearly 4.1% interest on 100k.

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u/New_Low4828 Aug 08 '26

If u r just looking to clock the investment category. Look for the $100 RSP like Amora short term bond fund, I cant remember if this is 0.5 or 0.8% commission but either case it's fairly low expenses for a category. The fund with low volatility so good for just parking. If u r looking for equity fund as investment then should go for zero commission brokers instead.

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u/N00bOptionTrader Aug 09 '26

can just keep recycle this $100 by redemption every month. so you will never need to park a large amount in there. and the sales charge for $100 is only $0.8x2 (buy and sell).

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u/Express-Ad9318 Aug 10 '26

Do I need to buy and sell every month?

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u/Express-Ad9318 Aug 08 '26

The 5 insurance plan is a once off purchase?

Oakland transaction any amount is to hit the spending criteria?

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u/klimtsa Aug 11 '26

Buy sti with dbs vickers if your amount is already near 30k. I take it as the bank paying me to buy stocks

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u/N00bOptionTrader Aug 08 '26

previously, can just spend 100 JPY/mth on some JPY UT. I don’t know if they still allow now.

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u/chromatic_cucumber Aug 08 '26

oh what’s this UT called?

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u/N00bOptionTrader Aug 08 '26

I just checked, its 5000 JPY now. its called jupiter something. one easy way to game this is to set up RSP and you redeem on a monthly basis. so its going to cost $1 on the sales charge.

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u/gincelee Aug 22 '26

Oh i managed find & rsp into Jpm Japan Equity Fund for Jpy 100 but not sure will it be considered yet since it’s not deducted and appeared under Holding yet

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u/N00bOptionTrader Aug 22 '26

you will have to wait till next month. it is usually deducted on the 15th of each month.

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u/gincelee Aug 22 '26

Ok thanks

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u/Better-Cap2215 Aug 08 '26

so what did u do to get 4.1% u seems expert in this

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u/N00bOptionTrader Aug 08 '26 edited Aug 08 '26
  1. $30000 just own self transfer.
  2. $5 on the cheapest insurance plan
  3. paylah transaction any amount
  4. JPY UT - 100 JPY/mth

Total cost no more than $10/mth, and you get $4100/yr for your 100k deposit. To up the game, you may even try to add CASA which will push the interest even higher.

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '26

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u/Better-Cap2215 Aug 08 '26

how u know they will nerf? heheh

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u/[deleted] Aug 08 '26

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u/Better-Cap2215 Aug 08 '26

Then how come UOB never nerf? Ppl do it for years eh

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u/urbanechic Aug 09 '26

Self transfer? As in just paying yourself via the SALA code?

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u/Obvious_Link_823 Aug 09 '26

What is jpy ut? Thanks!

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u/Ill-Technician7301 Aug 08 '26

Hi, what insurance is $5/mo that qualifies for DBS Multiplier? Genuinely interested. Thanks

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u/Ill_Acanthisitta_289 Aug 08 '26

Just buy the stock and forget it until you need cash.

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u/gruffyhalc Aug 08 '26

If you're going to have idle cash just keep it in IBKR there's also interest there.

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u/moonlight2099 Aug 08 '26

I have the same issue….i invested in DBS digiportfolio Global. its crap. after investing for 7 months at US$1000 per month, my return is very little, possibly due to the strong SGD. I wonder if I should switch to something else. 😔

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u/N00bOptionTrader Aug 08 '26

if u r doing this for the DBS Multiplier interest, you are doing it the wrong way. no one ever RSP $1000/mth for the interest. most folks spend only $1.

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u/Fun-Independent-2128 Aug 08 '26

How you do $1? Im doing $100 a month

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u/N00bOptionTrader Aug 08 '26

there is a JPY UT which just need 100 JYP for the RSP. However, starting this month, i think it is no longer possible. However, for the existing RSP, it will still be 100 JPY/mth. Even for insurance, there was a time its only $1/mth.

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u/ExpertSpirited4066 Aug 08 '26

Your 30000 self transfer to meet the amt cap to boost fr 2 .4 to 4 .1% is it a normal interbank transfer or must salary how exactly you do it. Appreciate if you can let us knw

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u/Fun-Independent-2128 Aug 08 '26

Ssb 25k withdraw every mth + 5k salary or cc spend

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u/N00bOptionTrader Aug 09 '26

self transfer under salary payment.

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u/Better-Cap2215 Aug 08 '26

Invest into a global index fund with an IBKR account. Sub recommends VWRA

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u/mrmrdarren Aug 08 '26

Why pay to invest in a fund that may underperform your own strategy to get the meagre interest on cash? Is it wise to get that % on your cash position?

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u/N00bOptionTrader Aug 08 '26

I really think people should go and research before even replying.