I’ve owned units of EC World Real Estate Investment Trust (SGX: BWCU) for a few years. However, the China-focused REIT with a portfolio of specialised and e-commerce logistics properties has faced some downward pressure in recent weeks as investors fret over the impact of the trade war and China’s devaluation of its currency. Despite the near-term headwinds, EC World will likely continue to be a key component of my portfolio for the foreseeable future. Here’s why. Portfolio of properties with favourable leases One of my main investment theses for EC World REIT is that it will provide stable or even growing dividends in the foreseeable future. This is because its portfolio of China properties have favourable lease terms with its tenants. Four of its seven properties

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) continues its uptrend after finding support at the uptrend support at about 890-900, changing from 895.14  to 927.94 (+3.67%). Uptrend is still intact as long as the uptrend line support line holds.  Previous chart on FTSE ST REIT index can be found in the last post Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on Aug 19, 2019. Based on the current chart pattern and and momentum,  the sentiment is BULLISH and the trend for Singapore REIT direction is still UP. The recent selling is a healthy correction before the REIT index can move higher.   Fundamental Analysis of 42 Singapore REITs The following is the compilation of 42 REITs in Singapore with colour coding of th

As one of the most popular investments in Singapore, we keep a close eye on the performance of S-REITs. After the corporate earnings announcements each quarter, we compile a comprehensive summary on our REITs Report Card column. How Singapore REITs Share Prices Have Fared In 2019, So Far Before we look at how individual REIT prices have moved, let’s look at the broad S-REIT indices in Singapore. There are two main indices – the iEdge S-REIT Index and the iEdge S-REIT 20 Index. The iEdge S-REIT Index comprises all the REITs listed in Singapore, while the iEdge S-REIT 20 Index, as its name suggests, only comprise the 20 largest and more tradeable REITs on the iEdge S-REIT Index. Read Also: Complete Guide To Investing In Singapore REITs The chart below depicts the iEdge S-REIT Index fluc

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have skyrocketed in popularity in Singapore. Besides providing investors with exposure to a range of real estate, REITs also provide consistent and relatively high yields compared to the broader market.  But, with more than 40 REITs and stapled trusts in the market, which should investors buy? Below, I rank my top three REIT picks to buy now. No. 3: Riding on the e-commerce boom in China EC World Real Estate Investment Trust (SGX: BWCU) takes its place at the third spot on this list. One of the main reasons for this is the REIT’s comparatively high, yet sustainable yield. Based on current share prices, the pure-play China logistics REIT sports an attractive yield of 8.4%. To put that into perspective, its current yield is the second highest

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 is currently retracing from the high 941.77 to  895.14 (-4.95%). Next immediate support zone is between 870 to 875 for a healthy correction.  Previous chart on FTSE ST REIT index can be found in the last post Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on July 1, 2019. Based on the current chart pattern and and momentum,  the sentiment is BULLISH and the trend for Singapore REIT direction is still UP. The recent selling can be a healthy correction before the REIT index can move higher.   Fundamental Analysis of 42 Singapore REITs The following is the compila

Real estate plays are not stranger to Singapore investors. In this article, we zoom in on the real estate sector, uncovering three overlooked gems with strong potential for growth. Investors Takeaway: 3 Real Estate Plays With Growth Profile That Investors Will Love By RHB Starhill Global REIT  Starhill Global REIT is a hybrid office and retail REIT with presence in both Singapore and overseas market. Its retail portfolio has been facing some pressure from the deteriorating retail climate. However, according to RHB, its Singapore retail portfolio appears to be bottoming out. Rents at Orchard Road are looking to be inching up, along with the government’s effort to revamp the shopping precinct, should help shopper traffic to return and hence benefit Starhill Global REIT’s retail portfo

Amid the trade dispute with the United States, China’s economy has slowed, with both industrial output and retail sales growth declining sharply. In April, industrial output growth dropped to 5.4%, compared to 8.5% in March. Retail sales rose by 7.2%, compared to a 8.7% increase in March, and the lowest in more than ten years. The FTSE ST China Index is a subset of the FTSE ST All-Share Index, comprising stocks that have reported either at least 50% of their revenues from Mainland China, or reported at least 50% of their operating assets are located in Mainland China. The 19 constituents of the index have a combined market capitalisation of more than $60 billion. From January to May 2019, the index’s 5 best-performing constituents averaged a total return of about 22%. These are Hi-P In

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

With more than 40 real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property trusts, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) is a haven for those who are looking to invest in real estates. This makes sense as many Singapore investors have a penchant for investing in properties, both locally and overseas. REITs are a great way to get started on investing in properties. Unlike the purchase of physical properties, a REIT investor only needs to make an outlay of a few thousand dollars, as opposed to hundreds of thousands of dollars. In addition, investors will enjoy greater diversification as each REIT they invest in already own multiple properties. Also, investors do not have to worry about the hassle of managing the properties since the REITs manager will already be managing the assets for them. Read Also: In

There are 2 investment related events coming to you soon: REITs Symposium 2019 (PAID) MoneyOwl Symposium (FREE) REITs Symposium 2019 Shareinvestor, now a private entity and away from SPH, organized this event with REITAS almost every year. When: 18th May 2019, Saturday Where: Sands Expo and Convention Centre Marina Bay Sands, Level 4 Roselle Simpor Ballroom  REITs Symposium is always a paid event and 2 years ago, when I went I paid for it.  They asked me to market for this. So that I can earn from this.  I am really struggling for time writing so I did not take them up for it.  But I think as my readers you should know about this. This time round it seems bigger. One of the main benefits for the investor is for you to have a session to speak with the people behind