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

In Singapore, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government has been using hotels and residences as quarantine and isolation facilities. This is to cushion the impact that COVID-19 has on the hospitality industry (which include Hospitality REITs). The small size of Singapore means that domestic tourism is almost non-existent. Occupancy rates have almost returned to pre COVID-19 levels since the end of Singapore’s partial lockdown back in Q2 2020 (also known as circuit breaker). This begs the question:    Will Hospitality REITs post an uptick in distributions in Q2 2021, since occupancy has almost returned to pre-COVID levels due to increased Stay-Home Notices (SHNs), Quarantine Orders and staycations?   No. This is due to RevPAR and Average Room Rate (ARR) decr

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

3 Strategies on using REITs CFD as an Investment Tool in your Portfolio! Facebook0Pinterest0TwitterLinkedinReddit0 Published On:  5 April 2021 | 12:00 PM Tan Kean Soon, CFD Dealer Kean Soon graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering. He is a passionate CFD dealer who believes that equity markets can help grow one’s wealth with the right mindset, risk management and investing discipline. In his free time, he enjoys educating himself on long-term investments and short-term trading as well as keeping up with the latest market news. What this report is about: REITs own, operate and manage income-generating real estate such as serviced apartments, offices, hotels, retail

With Singapore reverting to a “Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)” to curb the spread of COVID-19, the office and hospitality REITs look to be some of the biggest losers in the stock market. As of this article’s writing, the largest office REITs in Singapore have all traded down relatively sharply when the latest announcement was made on 14 May 2021. Local investors must now be wondering if this is a good time to buy a larger chunk of Singapore Office REITs or whether deeper price cuts will occur going forward. Read Also: 4 Stocks Affected By Phase 2 (Heightened Alert): Sheng Siong (OV8); UG HealthCare (8K7); SIA (C6L); CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (C38U) The logic of asking this question is straightforward. Investors typically aim to buy at a good value (for the right companies) w

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

Are Singapore Hospitality REITs a good buy today? The IATA expects that personal and leisure travel will return from 2nd half of 2021, as travel bubbles form and vaccination continues. In this article we’ll be covering the 5 Hospitality REITs in Singapore (excl Eagle Hospitality Trust) in greater detail, comparing their portfolio information, financial ratios, etc. The 5 REITs are namely ARA Hospitality Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CDL Hospitality Trust, Far East Hospitality Trust and Frasers Hospitality Trust. REIT Portfolio Overview ARA Hospitality Trust has a 100% US portfolio consisting of 41 upscale hotels across 22 states, which consists of Hyatt-branded and Mariott-branded hotels. It has a total portfolio valuation of approximately US$700 million. The largest of

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

Orchard Road is home to familiar names such as Takashimaya, Paragon, Plaza Singapura, 313@Somerset. But with S-REITs, you can invest in a part of Singapore’s largest retail district. Orchard Road during the holiday season, where Christmas decorations are in full swing. Photo: visitsingapore Retail is not the only REIT sector along Orchard Road. Despite mostly having a Retail REIT presence, there are also several other REIT sectors, such as hospitality and office REITs in the vicinity. Below are some of the REITs found in Orchard Road, with a handy diagram on where they are located within the shopping district. Property valuation figures are accessed via the REIT’s website as of 5th Februrary 2021.   Retail/Integrated Developments Located next to Dhoby Ghaut MRT,

Now, all of us should aware that government had announced for a lot workplaces to be closed on Tuesday and school to closed on Wednesday until 4th May. There are quite some numbers of companies are exempted though. From what I see, this closure is more on retail and office instead of industry and logistics.Extracted from Ministry of Trade & Industry Facebook PageDue to this COVID-19, hospitality REITs get the first impact, people couldn't travel due to travel restrictions imposed by different countries. This followed by retail REITs which affected due to tourism, social distancing and now closure of non-essential services. Office REIT would be affected too, though some can be mitigate with "work from home" practice. If this situation continue, eventually industrial and logistics w