Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) is a REIT that owns a diversified portfolio of logistics properties located in Singapore and across the Asia-Pacific. It is also Singapore’s first Asia-focused logistics REIT. As many e-commerce companies benefitted from pandemic-induced lockdowns in several countries, MLT enjoyed an eventful 2020 as rental income from e-commerce logistics companies continued to stream in. Will this trend keep up? I tuned in to MLT’s recent AGM to find out more. Here are seven things I learned from the 2021 Mapletree Logistics Trust AGM. 1. MLT’s distribution per unit (DPU) increased by 2.5% year-over-year to 8.326 cents. The increase was mainly due to an increase in contributions from existing properties, newly acquired properties, and the distribution of di

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS351020) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) decreased slightly from 882.31 to 876.88 (-0.62%) compared to the last month update. Currently the Singapore REIT index is still trading with a range between 816 and 890. As for now, Short term direction: Sideway. Immediate Support at 816, followed by 775. Immediate Resistance at 890. Previous chart on FTSE ST REIT index can be found in the last post: Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on August 7, 2021. Fundamental Analysis of 38 Singapore REITs The following is the compilation of 38 Singapore REITs with colour coding of the Distribution Yield, Gearing Ratio and Price to NAV Ratio. Note 1: The Financial Ratio are based on past data and there are lagging indicator

As a Singaporean investor, we might have heard of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Individually, these two investment products are popular among investors due to their respective strengths in providing relatively good yields or stable market returns. To meet investors’ interest, Singapore launched its first REIT ETFs on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) in 2016. By combining ETF and REITs, a REIT ETF can provide an opportunity for investors to enjoy both benefits of having a good dividend yield along with diversified returns. Read Also: How Much Would Singapore Investors Have Made If They Invested $1,000 In Every REIT ETF Since Their Listing? Things To Note Before Investing In REIT ETFs In general, a REIT ETF would track an existing REIT index and seek t

InvestFair 2021 is happening! The first edition of InvestFair virtual features speakers and industry experts to bring across insights to WHERE and WHAT to invest in the current market. Click on the above banner to register for the event now. Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS351020) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) increased slightly from 868.08 to 882.31 (+1.64%) compared to the last month update. Currently the Singapore REIT index is still trading with a range between 816 and 890. As for now, Short term direction: Sideway and Up. Immediate Support at 816, followed by 775. Immediate Resistance at 890. Previous chart on FTSE ST REIT index can be found in the last post: Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on July 4, 2021. Fundamental An

National Day Special Offer! What an impressive run for Mapletree Logistics Trust share price! From $1.78 in March 2021, Mapletree Logistics Trust share price turned on the style to reach $2.10 lately. This represented an increase of 18% within four months. The breath-taking form of Mapletree Logistics Trust share price certainly caught many investors by surprise as this S-REIT is behaving more like a growth stock instead of a dividend stock. Admittedly, I did not manage to catch Mapletree Logistics Trust share price when it bottomed in March. Instead, I bought 40,000 shares at an average price of $1.965. Given the recent bullish run of Mapletree Logistics Trust share price, I decided to cash out this counter at $2.12 per share. Excluding the distributions, I had made a tiny profit of $6,20

With the highest number of foreign REITs listing in the world, Singapore has the largest REITs market In Asia (excluding Japan). Recognised as a global REITs hub, the REITs market accounts for over 12% of Singapore Exchange (SGX) total market capitalisation. After taking a hit in 2020 from the pandemic, the Singapore REITs (S-REITs) market has seen a gradual recovery on the prospect of moving towards a vaccinated world. During the first half of 2021, S-REITs generated a total return of 8.9%. For investors who want to invest in REITs for dividend income, there are multiple REIT options that you can consider. Among them, Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd owns the most S-REITs listing with a combined market capitalisation of $27 billion. In this week’s edition of 4 Stocks This Week, we look at

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS351020) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) increased slightly from 849.11 to 868.08 (2.23%) compared to the last month update. Currently the Singapore REIT index is still trading with a range between 816 and 880. As for now, Short term direction: Sideway. Immediate Support at 816, followed by 775. Immediate Resistance at 880. Previous chart on FTSE ST REIT index can be found in the last post: Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on June 6, 2021. Fundamental Analysis of 39 Singapore REITs The following is the compilation of 39 Singapore REITs with colour coding of the Distribution Yield, Gearing Ratio and Price to NAV Ratio. Note 1: The Financial Ratio are based on past data and there are lagging indicators. N

Whether you are a new or experienced investor, Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a great way to get investment exposure in the financial markets. A single investment into an ETF will allow you to gain exposure to multiple stocks that the ETFs invest in. This not only provides investors with immediate diversification in their portfolios, but it is also cost-efficient to build and manage their portfolios as most ETFs charge a total expense ratio of less than 1% per annum (p.a). With more than 30 ETFs listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Singapore investors have sufficient choices to invest in various markets through ETFs on SGX. In this week’s edition of 4 Stocks This Week, we look at 4 ETFs on SGX that Singapore investors can invest in the gain exposure in different markets. Read Also:

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS351020) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) decreased slightly from 865.91 to 849.11 (-1.94%) compared to the last month update. Currently the Singapore REIT index is still trading with a range between 816 and 874. As for now, Short term direction: Sideway. Immediate Support at 816, followed by 775. Immediate Resistance at 874. Previous chart on FTSE ST REIT index can be found in the last post: Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on May 4, 2021. Fundamental Analysis of 39 Singapore REITs The following is the compilation of 39 Singapore REITs with colour coding of the Distribution Yield, Gearing Ratio and Price to NAV Ratio. Note 1: Soilbuild Business Space REIT (SV3U) has been delisted. Note 2: The Financial

Happening on the 15th and 22nd May 2021, REITs Symposium is into its 7th edition. Across 2 days, we will unveil the developments and opportunities in the REITs Industry. Gain insights into Singapore REITs, and engage with a panel of speakers which include REIT CEOs. Register for free now!     Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) At the point of writing, the chart of FSTAS8670 is not available on multiple charting platforms. However I am able to find another ticker (FSTRE2000) from MarketWatch. FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) increased slightly from 859.68 to 865.91 (+0.72%) compared to last month update. Currently the Singapore REIT index is still trading with a range between 816 and 874. As for now, Short term direction: Sideway. Immediat

LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP After I published my investment portfolio in the previous article, an SG Wealth Builder requested me to do a deep dive into another stock in my portfolio – Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U). As this counter is my largest investment in 2021 so far, I am more than happy to share an in-depth analysis on this S-REIT. I have been covering Mapletree Logistics Trust (M44U) since 2018. The reasons for my conviction in this S-REIT are due to the rising unit price and the distributions in recent years. Since IPO, share price has surged from $0.63 to the current $1.90. On the other hand, annual distributions had increased from $0.0686 in FY12/13 to $0.08326 in FY20/21. Loyal investors of Mapletree Logistics Trust (M44U) must be laughing all the way to the bank! For the unin

30 STI index stocks represent the overall Singapore stock market performance. The list is dynamic, recent new comers are Keppel DC Reit (replacing SPH) and Frasers Logistics and Commercial Trust (replacing Jardine Strategic Holdings). During the COVID-19 stock recovery, there is a sector rotation, investors start to pay more attention to cyclical stocks (eg. bank, properties and transportation sectors, etc), which are main businesses of 30 STI stocks. In this article, you will learn from Dr Tee on the Latest 30 STI Index Stocks Strategies, some may be considered for longer term investing and / or short term trading with COVID-19 recovery stock rally. Bonus for readers who could read every words of the entire article, learning unique strategy to position in 30 STI Index stocks for b

With access to properties and relatively good yields, Singapore investors enjoy investing in REITs. Given that the low-interest-rate environment is here to stay, REITs continue to be able to refinance their debt at attractive levels. The one thing REIT investors need to be watchful about is how COVID-19 will change the way we live, work and play – as these will affect the various property types differently and also in different geographic regions. Even one year after COVID-19 was first reported, hospitality REITs continue to be impacted. Meanwhile, logistics, data centre and healthcare REITs are more relevant than ever. Read Also: [2020 Edition] Complete Guide To Start Your REITs Investing Journey In Singapore How Singapore REITs Performed In 1st Quarter 2021 To get a broad overview of h

One of the reasons for investing is so that we can enjoy regular income from our investments. While we can invest in high dividend-paying stocks and bonds to earn regular dividend income or coupon payments, it also makes sense to consider investing in dividend-paying ETFs. When we invest in dividend-paying ETFs, we enjoy diversification as our investment is made into a variety of stocks (or bonds), as opposed to having exposure to just a single company. Of course, this doesn’t mean that our investment portfolio is fully protected. Similar to stocks and bonds, the value of ETFs can also go up or down depending on the components that make up the ETF. Unlike investing in growth or value investing, the idea behind dividend investing is to generate a consistent stream of income from our inve

The Straits Times Index (STI) is comprised of 30 of the largest and most liquid companies listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). Account for nearly 80% of the entire value of all listed companies on the SGX, the STI is commonly referred to as Singapore’s benchmark or market return. We can gain exposure to the STI by investing in one of the two STI ETFs listed on the SGX. With one investment decision, we become broadly diversified to 30 high quality companies and will earn the Singapore market return. Read Also: Complete Guide To Investing In The Straits Times Index (STI) ETFs In Singapore How Did The STI Perform In Q1 2021? While many of us may be attracted to invest in U.S. or Chinese companies, the STI has been no slouch in 2021. According to SGX, the STI delivered a world-leading ret

SIGN UP FOR $10 TO UNLOCK ALL ARTICLES! Amid the onset of pandemic, many S-REITs have been adversely impacted due to the lockdowns in global cities and travel restrictions. Among the badly hit sectors are those S-REITs with core businesses in shopping malls and hospitality. Mapletree Logistics Trust (M44U) is one of the few S-REITs that bucked the trend. Since the onset of COVID-19, Mapletree Logistics Trust (M44U) went on a crazy acquisition spree. Within the span of a year, the portfolio increased from 145 to 163 properties comprising 52 properties in Singapore, 9 in Hong Kong SAR, 18 in Japan, 30 in China, 12 in Australia, 15 in Malaysia, 18 in South Korea, 7 in Vietnam and 2 in India. The total value of assets under management is approximately $10.6 billion. MLT share price at record

Technical Analysis of FTSE ST REIT Index (FSTAS8670) FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) increased from 826.65 to 859.68 (+3.99%) compared to last month update. Currently the Singapore REIT index is still trading with a range between 816 and 874. As for now, Short term direction: Sideway. Immediate Support at 816, followed by 775. Immediate Resistance at 874. Previous chart on FTSE ST REIT index can be found in the last post Singapore REIT Fundamental Comparison Table on Mar 4, 2021. Fundamental Analysis of 40 Singapore REITs The following is the compilation of 40 Singapore REITs with colour coding of the Distribution Yield, Gearing Ratio and Price to NAV Ratio. Note 1: The Financial Ratio are based on past data and there are lagging indicators. Note 2: This REI

The main attraction of Asia-Pacific (APAC) REITs as an asset class is the stable, sustainable payout of dividends to investors and its possibility for price appreciation. This assumption was challenged in early 2020 as the global outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic roiled real estate markets across the globe, leading many to question the asset class’s predictable market history and the viability of dividend payouts. Since the impact of the pandemic, many segments of APAC REITs have gradually recovered from the economic shock as governments and central banks helped stabilise the real estate sector with monetary and fiscal policy measures. Progressing into 2021, we will look at the key tailwinds, structural and emerging trends unfolding for the asset class. Here are 8 things every APA

The year 2020 was full of surprises. COVID-19 was one of them. It is depressing to describe the ordeal that many of us went through over the past year but the pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live. Most of us are still working from home by default which makes office assets look redundant. Tourists are a rare sight nowadays as most international flights are still grounded and hotels are struggling to fill their rooms. City malls are also scrambling to bring shopper traffic back as they used to depend on office workers and tourists for footfall in the past. On the other hand, industrial properties like logistics and data centre assets have performed really well in the post-pandemic world. More people are shopping online and it has naturally led to increased demand for war

2020 was a precarious year for property owners. Globally, travel has grinded to a halt, impacting hospitality properties. Even Retail, office and industrial properties have been affected to varying degrees, given the strict COVID-19 management measures. 2020 also feels like the harbinger of the new normal – accelerating trends to an extreme level. We already knew work-from-home was on the rise, online shopping growth was outpacing sales in brick-and-mortar stores, food delivery services were taking over F&B outlets and more. For REIT owners, distribution income was affected due to various countries implementing some form of cost sharing initiatives as shutdowns and “circuit breakers” we enforced. More than that, REIT investors also have to consider the longer term impacts of COVI