The EW PERA Peso Long Term Bond Fund is a bond fund for your retirement savings that aims for higher long-term returns through longer-dated Philippine bonds, with the tax advantages of a PERA account. Here's what it holds, who it suits, and how it works on DragonFi.
It's a PERA UITF, a Unit Investment Trust Fund built specifically for a Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA). It aims for higher long-term returns by investing in longer-dated, peso-denominated bonds. It is managed by EastWest.
What does it invest in?
The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of peso-denominated bonds issued by the Philippine government, its agencies, and local corporations, with a long-term maturity focus. Longer-dated bonds tend to offer higher yields, which is how the fund aims for stronger returns over time.
Who is this fund for?
This fund may suit you if you:
- Are saving for retirement through a PERA account with a long time horizon
- Want higher potential returns from bonds and can accept more ups and downs
- Won't need this money for many years
- Are comfortable with the larger price swings that come with long-term bonds
What's the risk level?
This is classified as an aggressive-risk fund, which may be surprising for a bond fund. The reason is its long maturity: long-term bonds are much more sensitive to interest rate changes than short-term ones, so their prices can swing significantly when rates move. In exchange for that volatility, they aim for higher long-term returns. Returns are not guaranteed.
Is this a PERA or Regular fund?
This is a PERA fund, held inside a Personal Equity and Retirement Account. PERA comes with meaningful tax advantages: a 5% tax credit on your yearly contributions, tax-free growth on your earnings, and tax-free withdrawals once you reach age 55 and have contributed for at least five years. Because of these tax features, a PERA fund can potentially deliver higher net returns than the same type of fund held in a regular account.
What are the fees?
Like all UITFs, this fund charges a 1% per annum trust fee, already deducted from the fund before the daily price is calculated, so you don't pay it separately. Fees can change over time, so for the exact current trust fee, check this fund's page in the DragonFi app.
What's the minimum investment?
You can start investing in this fund for as low as ₱2,000 on DragonFi, and you can add to it any time.
How do I invest in or add to this fund?
You can invest in or top up this fund directly in the DragonFi app, within your PERA account. For the full steps, the daily cut-off time, and how your buy-in price (NAVPU) is set, see the "How to invest in a fund" article by DragonFi.
How do I sell or redeem it?
You can redeem from this fund in the app, but the money needs to stay in your PERA account. Keep in mind that PERA has its own withdrawal rules: withdrawing before age 55 or before completing five years of contributions may mean giving up some of the tax benefits. For how redemptions and PERA withdrawals work, see DragonFi's PERA articles.
How long does it take to receive the money after I sell?
It takes 1 to 2 business days for the money to be credited to your account after selling the fund.
Where do I see the current NAVPU and returns?
The live price (NAVPU) and the latest returns are always shown on this fund's page in the DragonFi app. We don't list those figures here because they change every day, so the app is your most up-to-date source.
Good to know
- Long-term bonds swing more. Their prices are more sensitive to interest rates, which is why this fund is classed as aggressive despite holding bonds.
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Higher minimum. EastWest funds start at ₱2,000, slightly higher than most funds on DragonFi.
Access the fund page here:
EW PERA Peso Long Term Bond Fund | DragonFi
This fund is not a deposit and is not insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC). Returns are not guaranteed. The fund's price (NAVPU) can rise and fall, so you may get back less than you invested, and past performance is not indicative of future results.