--- title: "SDRs: The Easy Way to Invest in Global Stocks [Chills 246 ft SGX]" description: From buying bite-sized global stocks in Singapore dollars to navigating FX risks, Bernice Tan, VP of SGX, breaks it all down for us. image: https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hubfs/Chills%20246.png --- [Skip to content](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-246#main-content) [![Full_COlour](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Full_COlour.png?width=456&height=80&name=Full_COlour.png)](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Retirement Marketspace](https://retirementmarketspace.thefinancialcoconut.com/) - [Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) Show submenu for Events - [For Investors](https://tfcmysterymeetup.com/) - [For Business Owners & Creators](https://ipcreatorunite.peatix.com/) - [For Salaried Workers](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/thought-leadership-series) - [TFC Events](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/events) - [Shows](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-shows) Show submenu for Shows - [Wise and Shine](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/wise-and-shine) - [The Business Show](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/tfc-business-show) - [Chills with TFC](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/chills-with-tfc) - [Blog](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog) Show submenu for Blog - [Work Smart](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/worksmart) - [Invest](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/invest) - [Retire Well](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/retire-well) - [Business](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/business) - [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) [Contact us](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/contact-us) Dec 11, 2025, 10:58:22 AM # SDRs: The Easy Way to Invest in Global Stocks \[Chills 246 ft SGX\] ![Picture of The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20(2)-3.png?width=50&name=Square%20(2)-3.png) [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-246) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-246) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-246) [Share this page](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-246) [![Follow The Financial Coconut](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/46975693/interactive-182431637553.png)](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL2CjCe42iR2RH2MpVX0Ej%2BKJQ%2F3A0Z7pXnUs35To%2Bo6nbKcpBVq9I98X5NUungVEwfs5YCKuM%2FaP97VxIITkTlihT57%2F%2F4XDW9rT3VR4MatSLDi%2BMU5mbQqihfX3LRRz83ij8K19OiD8UXy8sdct4t0Q%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=182431637553&portalId=46975693)   From buying bite-sized global stocks in Singapore dollars to navigating FX risks, SGX breaks it all down for us. Bernice Tan, VP of SGX, who gives us an insider’s look at how SDRs simplify overseas investing for local investors. Highlight: - What exactly is an SDR? Think of it like a "mirror" to overseas stocks, offering you exposure to big names like Alibaba and SMIC, but with a local twist. - We’ll talk about liquidity, risks, and the potential benefits of fractional investing that might be a game changer for your portfolio! - Plus, find out what’s next for the SDR market, and how these products are transforming the way we invest. Don't miss out on this in-depth conversation about innovation, investment strategies, and the future of global access through local markets. Tune in now!   **What We Discuss:** - [02:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvPxswVRTIA&t=146s) - Why were SDRs created, and what purpose do they serve? - [09:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvPxswVRTIA&t=578s) - With real-time pricing, what’s a reasonable tracking error for SDRs? - [14:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvPxswVRTIA&t=862s) - What prompted the launch of this product, given its rising demand? - [22:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvPxswVRTIA&t=1350s) - How are investors using SDRs today within their broader portfolios? - [29:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvPxswVRTIA&t=1798s) - As a fellow professional, how do you personally manage your money? **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://linktw.in/lmTmvt) - [YouTube](https://linktw.in/AMqgCK) - [Apple podcast](https://linktw.in/kCXuOr) New episodes every [Thursday](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/tag/chills-with-tfc) Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. 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