Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have grown in popularity in Singapore. Not only do they provide investors with exposure to a wide array of real estate classes, they also offer relatively high and consistent dividends (technically REIT dividends are called distributions but let’s not split hairs here). With that in mind, here are two REITs in my portfolio that are offering fat yields at the moment. Shopping for dividends Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust (SGX: CRPU) is a specialised outlet mall REIT in China. The trust, which owns four malls, had a fantastic debut year as a listed company. Its distribution per unit (DPU) was 9.3% higher than it had forecast in its initial public offering (IPO) prospectus.  The REIT also looks set to continue increasing its DPU in the future. F

Some of you may miss the last Ein55 Graduate Gathering (14/7/2019), here are the key summary for your reference (educational purpose, please make your own decision):1) Short-term Bond StrategyBesides preserving cash in bank, another option for investor is holding short term bond while waiting for global financial crisis. Analyze company with bond <1-2 years maturity, ensure it is a giant, waiting for discount in unit bond price (<$100). G8 Education (GEM.AX) was quoted as an example (bond matured in May 2019), having both coupon interest (5.5%) and capital gains in bond price (8% when unit bond price was $92). Applying stock analysis in bond selection, focusing on business fundamental.Here is bond screener (we will study more case studies of short term bonds in coming Ein55 coac

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) broke out from the 10 years resistance at 875 with significant increase in trading volume. The REIT index increased from 858.67 to 916.95 (+6.78%) and  as compared to last post on Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on June 3, 2019. The REIT index is entering in an uncharted territory after breaking new high and may head towards to 1000 points based on projection of 161.8% Fibonacci level. Based on the current chart pattern and and momentum,  the sentiment is BULLISH and the trend for Singapore REIT direction is still UP. However, the REIT index may go for a short term pause before moving higher.   Fundamental Analysis of 39 Singapore REITs The following i

Investment Portfolio1. Received MapletreeInd Trust scrip dividend, increasing holding by 0.71%, reducing cost from $0.8201 to $0.81432. Received Mapletreelog Trust scrip dividend, increasing holding by 1.31%, reducing Strategic Cost from $0.2157/share to $0.2151/share3. Received Frasers Cpt Trust preferential offering at $2.35/unit, increasing holding by 60%, increasing holding price from $1.6314 to $1.9021.4. Cash reduced from +33.13% to +31.36% due to subscription of Frasers Cpt Trust preferential offering.StockHolding Price*Market PriceUnrealized Profit/LossDividend ReturnNon-StrategicCapitaMall Trust$1.155$2.63+125.07%+88.24%First REIT$0.5973$1.03+72.03%+122.02%Genting SP$0.5314$0.92+72.53%+29.17%KepCorp$7.4156$6.66-10.56%+46.00%SIA$12.0697$9.27-23.60%+35.17%SingPost$1.0093$0.95-6.46%+

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) changed from 869.49  to 858.67 (-1.24%) as compared to last post on Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on May 5, 2019. The REIT index is currently facing immediate resistance of 875 (the previous high in 2018) and trading within a falling wedge consolidation range between 848 to 870.  Based on the current chart pattern and and momentum,  the sentiment is BULLISH and the trend for Singapore REIT direction is still UP with a pause. All eyes will be focusing on whether the REIT index can break the 2018 high (875) and 2013 high (892) back in May 2013. Another scenario would be a break down of the 848 immediate support and we will see a larger correction of REIT

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a favourite investment for Singapore investors. This is primarily due to its property-heavy investments and relatively high distribution yields. REITs Share Price Performance In 1st Half 2019 The first aspect of figuring out how REITs have done in the first half of 2019 is to look at how its share price has moved in the year-to-date (ytd) 2019. The chart below shows the price movements of the SGX S-REIT 20 Index, comprising the top 20 REITs listed in Singapore. As we can see, its share price has increased 10.3% since the start of the year, to 1337.3. However, looking at the past quarter, prices does look like it has taken a slight dip. Source: ShareInvestor In general, REITs have had a strong performance, in terms of just price appreciation, in th

Investment Portfolio1. Entitled to Mapletreelog Trust scrip or cash dividend of 2.024 cents/unit2. Received Frasers Cpt Trust advanced distribution of 1.89 cents/unit3. Received FrasersCom Trust scrip dividend, increasing holding by 1.63%, reducing Strategic Cost from $0.2164/share to $0.2157/shareStockHolding Price*Market PriceUnrealized Profit/LossDividend ReturnNon-StrategicCapitaMall Trust$1.155$2.41+106.14%+88.24%First REIT$0.5973$1.00+67.02%+122.02%Genting SP$0.5314$0.87+63.13%+29.17%KepCorp$7.4156$6.03-19.05%+46.00%SIA$12.0697$9.11-24.93%+35.17%SingPost$1.0093$0.925-8.93%+48.76%MapletreeInd Trust$0.8201$2.11+155.88%+72.54%Kep DC Reit$0.9174$1.56+73.23%+26.87%Frasers Cpt Trust$1.6314$2.42+46.61%+26.45%Unrealized+37.68%+66.92%StrategicKep REIT--$1.20120.00 cents/share23.22 cents/unitF

No.  Counters No. of Shares Market Price (SGD) Total Value (SGD) based on market price Allocation % 1. Vicom   31,300 6.59 206,267.00 23.0% 2. Netlink Trust 236,000 0.83 195,880.00 21.0% 3. Far East Hospitality Trust     3,000 0.64     1,920.00   1.0% 4. Ho Bee Land        300 2.36        708.00   0.1% 5. Warchest    513,510.00 55.0% Total 918,285.00 100% Sell in May and go away.This month has been a brutal month as we see increased risk volatility in the market due to the US-China trade war, which pushed most major indexes and s

Following my previous post on the Reits Symposium, the day has finally arrived for all Reits investors.The event was held on level 4 at the MBS Expo Convention which has a good full house crowd they have been raving about.They give pretty good kits goody bag once you have signed in which includes door gifts and a water bottle, sponsored by Share investor, Money 89.3 and First reit respectively. The event kicked off with Sgx Ceo, Loh Boon Chye, addressing the full house crowd on how the Reits sector has come a long way since the listing of the very first Reit in 2002. He particularly mentioned the success was due to Singapore being an early mover in this space, and our government putting in place an effective regulatory and tax framework.In 2013, SGX has entrenched themselves as a true

CapitaLand Mall Trust (CMT) is the largest retail REIT in Singapore, and the first REIT to be listed on the SGX back in 2002. It currently owns 15 malls across Singapore, which is worth a total of S$10.1 billion as of 31 December 2018. CMT is known for its remarkable financial standing and income stability. Rated ‘A2’ by Moody’s, CMT is the highest-rated REIT in Singapore. Despite this, there are a number of concerns over the REIT’s future growth, especially because its operations are limited to the Singapore market. I attended CMT’s AGM to find out about the company’s future growth avenues and also the management team’s outlook for the local retail sector. Here are 11 things I learned from the 2019 CapitaLand Mall Trust AGM: 1. Gross revenue increased 1.5% year-o

1. SPH REIT  --  5th Apr 20192. SPH  --  9th Apr 20193. First REIT  --  10th Apr 20194. Kep Infra Trust  --  15th Apr 20195. Kep DC Reit  --  15th Apr 20196. Kep-KBS US Reit  --  16th Apr 20197. Kep Reit  --  17th Apr 20198. Soilbuild REIT  --  17th Apr 20199. Kep Corp  --  18th Apr 201910. CapitaComm Trust  --  18th Apr 201911. MapletreeInd Trust  --  22nd Apr 201912. MapletreeCom Trust  --  23rd Apr 201913. FrasersCom Trust  --  23rd Apr 201914. Suntec Reit  --  24th Apr 201915. CapitaMall Trust -- 24th Apr 201916. Frasers Cpt Trust  --  24th Apr 201917. CapitaR China Trust  --  24th Apr 201918. SGX  --  25th Apr 201919.

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) continued the bullish rally raising from 866.27 to 869.49 (+0.37%) as compared to last post on Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on April 1, 2019. The REIT index continues to trade upward in the uptrend and currently getting very near to the immediate resistance of 875 (the previous high in 2018) after the recent minor correction which was supported by the 50D SMA.  Based on the current chart pattern and and momentum,  the sentiment is BULLISH and the trend for Singapore REIT direction is UP. All eyes will be focusing on whether the REIT index can break the 2018 high (875) and 2013 high (892) back in May 2013. We shall see whether the following fundamental REI

Investment Portfolio1. Received First REIT dividend of 2.15 cents/unit2. Received Kep REIT dividend of 1.39 cents/unit3. Entitled to MapletreeInd Trust scrip or cash dividend of 1.37 cents/unit4. Received MapletreeCom Trust dividend of 2.31 cents/unit5. Entitled to FrasersCom Trust scrip or cash dividend of 2.40 cents/unit6. Received CapitaMall Trust dividend of 2.88 cents/unit7. Received Frasers Cpt Trust dividend of 3.137 cents/unit8. Received Kep Corp dividend of 15 cents/share9. Received Genting SP dividend of 2 cents/shareStockHolding Price*Market PriceUnrealized Profit/LossDividend ReturnNon-StrategicCapitaMall Trust$1.155$2.42+107.02%+88.24%First REIT$0.5973$0.97+62.01%+122.02%Genting SP$0.5314$0.985+84.77%+29.17%KepCorp$7.4156$6.77-9.07%+46.00%SIA$12.0697$9.68-20.20%+35.17%SingPost

A look at the latest financial performance and valuation of First Real Estate Investment Trust (SGX: AW9U).

No.  Counters No. of Shares Market Price (SGD) Total Value (SGD) based on market price Allocation % 1. Starhill Reit 377,000 0.755 284,635.00 30.0% 2. Vicom   31,300 6.79 212,527.00 23.0% 3. Netlink Trust 236,000 0.835 197,060.00 21.0% 4. First Reit 152,000 0.98 148,994.00 17.0% 5. The Hour Glass 106,900 0.80   85,520.00   9.0% 6. Far East Hospitality Trust     3,000 0.67     2,010.00   1.0% 7. Ho Bee Land        300 2.53        759.00   1.0% 8. Warchest     1,000     1

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) continued the bullish rally raising from 842.91 to  866.27 (+2.77%) as compared to last post on Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on Mar 4, 2019. The REIT index continues to rise sharply in the uptrend and currently closing in the immediate resistance of 875 (the previous high in 2018). Based on the current chart pattern and and momentum,  the trend for Singapore REIT direction is UP but upside may be limited.  It remains to be seen whether the REIT index can break the 2018 high (875) and 2013 high (892) back in May 2013. We shall see whether the following fundamental REIT data to support the technical bull run.   Fundamental Analysis of 39 Singapore REIT

First Real Estate Investment Trust’s (SGX: AW9U) 2019 first-quarter distribution per unit was flat at 2.15 Singapore cents.

I had the opportunity to attend the AGM which was held this evening at the Mandarin Orchard Grand Ballroom at 2.30pm.I arrived sometime around 15 minutes and there were already long queues forming for the registration. The AGM was packed and there were a few folks who had to stand when they arrived a bit later.The door gift was a nice running tracker watch, courtesy of the printed First Real Estate Investment Trust. I think this is a similar model when the government distributed it out last year to the citizens during the health board promotion.There were new faces across the Board, and one of the prominent ones was Mr. Christopher James Williams, who became the new appointed Chairman and Non-Executive Director in late 2018. This was his first First Reit AGM.Ok, let's see what I can gather

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) continued the bullish rally raising from 832.03 to 842.91 (+1.31%) as compared to last post on Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on Feb 4, 2019. The REIT index retraced and successfully tested the 820 resistance-turned-support to continue the uptrend. In addition, this bullish uptrend is supported by a strong volume.   Based on the current chart pattern and trend analysis, the trend for Singapore REIT direction is UP!  There is a chance for Singapore REIT index to test the immediate resistance at about 875 (the previous high in 2018) based on current market sentiment and bullish momentum. This represents another 4% upside potential from current level before t

2019 marks the year I've vested in CapitaMall Trust for 1 decade and interestingly, this is the only 2nd time during that 10-year period that I am writing something about it.CapitaMall Trust was the first REIT that was listed in Singapore stock exchange in 2002 and it was also the first REIT that I've vested post 2008 GFC.  The reason for my investment, my take on its potential upside, downside and expectation were all listed in Journey To Retirement Part 5 -- CapitaMall Trust.So what has changed for the past 10 years ?  Well it still remain the same that CapitaMall Trust is an "income stock" in my portfolio.  Vested at $1.155 then and at the closing price of $2.38 (as of 29th Mar 2019), that is having an unrealized capital gain of 103.58% and not to forget the dividend coll