How to Create your UOBAM Robo-Invest Portfolio

By now you would have heard about the importance of planning your finances to achieve your retirement, lifestyle, and financial goals. But like many working adults, you may not have the time or expertise to pore over hundreds of options. UOBAM Robo-Invest offers a simple and effective alternative – use the Singtel Dash app to customise and build a portfolio which you can track at any time:

Robo-advisory service managed by experts from award-winning¹ asset manager, UOB Asset Management (UOBAM)
Combination of machine algorithms and human expertise that aims to offer you reliable financial advice and portfolio recommendations
Opt for a sustainable future with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) integrated portfolio
Easy to start - from just S$1, enjoy low advisory fees from 0.6% p.a.**

¹Please visit www.uobam.com.sg for details on the full list of our awards.

Start reaching your financial goals with UOBAM Robo-Invest

What sets UOBAM Robo-Invest apart is that it combines the insights and experience of UOB Asset Management’s experts, with advanced digital algorithms. UOBAM Robo-Invest uses a proprietary smart algorithm to build a portfolio tailored to your needs.

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Figure 1. UOBAM Robo-Invest’s key investment inputs by UOBAM’s investment and product committees

UOBAM Robo-Invest is the first robo-adviser to be exclusively available on a mobile wallet - Singtel Dash.

Singtel Dash app is available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

UOBAM Robo-Invest helps you access a portfolio customised to your risk level and financial goals. You can create your UOBAM Robo-Invest portfolio in minutes. Once your account has been approved, you can start by funding your account.

How do you create your portfolio?

Creating your UOBAM Robo-Invest Portfolio is simple. You can customize your portfolio in minutes, just by using your smartphone - there’s no need for phone calls or emails.

Simply start by taking the risk assessment. The proprietary algorithm will then present portfolio options, appropriate to your risk level and financial goals.

You can choose between Global (non-ESG) or Global Impact (ESG) portfolios.

The Global Portfolio holds a diversified range of assets that minimises drawdowns during market instability and aims for a favorable risk/reward ratio. This portfolio comprises Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and SGD hedged unit trust funds that aims to reduce risk of currency losses on foreign investments.

The Global Impact Portfolio is a globally diversified, multi-asset portfolio. This consists of ETFs and actively managed funds that select assets with a strong emphasis on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. The Global Impact Portfolio lets you invest in companies with strong sustainability performance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards incorporated into their operations. This balances the needs for wealth growth, with a positive impact on the environment and our society.

Both the Global Portfolio and the Global Impact Portfolio are optimised to aim for returns, within the parameters of your risk tolerance.

Commit an amount you’re comfortable with

UOBAM Robo-Invest lets you start investing from as low as one Singapore Dollar, using PayNow (just use the Scan and Pay feature).

(You can also use eNETS, which has a minimum of SGD$50).

There’s no limit to the number of top-ups or withdrawals you can make. Check out this article on how to start funding your UOBAM Robo-Invest account!

Changing your UOBAM Robo-Invest Portfolio

You can change your UOBAM Robo-Invest portfolio with just your smartphone.

Figure 4 and 5 (from left to right). Steps to changing your current portfolio and confirming your new selection

All references to any asset class are for illustration or information only and should not be relied upon or construed as a recommendation of specific model portfolios. Projections shown are not indicative of future or likely performance of any portfolio. Investments in any portfolio involve risks, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

1. Tap on your portfolio name - This will reveal your current portfolio details

2. Tap on ‘Change Portfolio’ - (see Figure 4)

Use the slider to select your preferred portfolio.

3. Tick ‘Invest in ESG for higher risk adjusted returns’ - This is if you want to select the Global Impact portfolio (see Figure 5)

UOBAM Robo-Invest will show you the expected returns, asset allocation, and sample portfolio forecast.

4. If you’re satisfied with the changes, tap ‘Change Portfolio’, and then ‘Confirm’.

The new portfolio will take effect at 10:30am on the next business day, once you perform a transaction. Do this by tapping “top-up” or “withdraw” as appropriate (Figure 2), or you may choose to wait for the next rebalancing date.

UOBAM Robo-Invest will automatically rebalance your portfolio, when you top-up or withdraw funds. Discover how this helps you here.

How are time-weighted returns different from money-weighted returns?

Time-Weighted Returns (TWR) show how your returns compound over time. You can view returns for specific time periods, from the point when top-ups or withdrawals were made to your portfolio. TWR presents a more accurate reflection of returns - it eliminates distortions in the growth rate, which may be caused by top-ups and withdrawals (these distortions are not accounted for if you simply deduct the starting and ending balances).

Meanwhile Money-Weighted Returns (MWR) shows your returns by taking into account the timing and size of the top-ups or withdrawals, as well as the performance of the investments in the portfolio. MWR may not be the optimal method to measure the performance of your account as returns can be biased by large top-ups or withdrawals.

The difference between TWR and MWR is that TWR does not factor in cash flow, while MWR factors in cash flow when calculating the rate of return. Note: You can reduce or increase your risk for your recommended portfolio. You will be alerted when you adjust your risk appetite beyond the recommendation in your risk profile. The platform does not allow you to select specific securities or unit trusts you wish to invest in.

Investing in market-traded instruments always involves the risk of principal loss, and past performance is not a perfect indicator of expected future returns.

Always invest in accordance with your risk tolerance and financial objectives.

All screens shown and reference to any asset class are for illustration or information only and should not be relied upon or construed as a recommendation of specific model portfolios.

Launch the Singtel Dash app and tap on the ‘Invest’ tile to start growing your wealth sustainably via UOBAM Robo-Invest today. Get S$10 worth of credits* by simply opening an account by 30 June 2023, and an additional S$20 worth of credits^{^} & 1,000 Dash reward points with a minimum top-up of S$500.

Singtel Dash app is available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Please note that there are no charges for each top-up and withdrawal. However, the sale of assets will incur other underlying fund-related fees such as trustee fees, valuation fees, US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fees (applies to sell trades for US-listed ETFs).

UOBAM Robo-Invest terms and conditions apply.

Important Notice & Disclaimers:

^*UOBAM Robo-Invest S$10 worth of credits Sign-up Promotion is valid from 1 Jan 2023 to 30 June 2023 only. View full terms and conditions here.

^{^}UOBAM Robo-Invest S$20 worth of credits Top-up Promotion is valid from 1 Jan 2023 to 30 June 2023, both dates inclusive, and open to all new and existing UOBAM Robo-Invest users. Limited to the first 500 UOBAM Robo-Invest users who meet the promotional criteria, excluding users who have qualified for the Lunar New Year Promotion. View here for full promotional terms and conditions.

^**Other US SEC fees, taxes and underlying fund-related fees apply. Visit dash.com.sg/uobam-roboinvest for details.

Fees are calculated and accrued daily and will be charged at the end of every calendar quarter. The quarter ends on the last day of March, June, September and December.

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