FTSE ST Real Estate Investment Trusts (FTSE ST REIT Index) increased slightly from 859.68 to 865.91 (+0.72%) compared to last month’s update. Currently the Singapore REIT index is still trading with a range between 816 and 874. Yield spread (in reference to the 10-year Singapore government bond of 1.551%) continues to tighten from 4.08% to 3.809%. […]
Extraordinary government support for REITs is boosting economies across the region. Economic recovery is beginning for most of the Asia-Pacific region, with stock markets now much more resilient in the early stages of reopening than had been predicted. It is not a completely unexpected outcome, despite the continued uncertainty regarding the development and timing of […]
Having completed another satisfying, successful year as a U.S.-based REIT analyst, I found myself again curious and wanting a closer look at REITs in the European continent – which is geographically slightly larger than the U.S., but sports a population over 2.25x the U.S. – around 743 million people. 2018 was a rollercoaster for U.S. […]
In 2016, my co-author and I decided to publish a book called The Intelligent REIT Investor. The book was published just in time, as U.S. REITs were elevated to a new real estate sector in the closely watched Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS), making it the 11th headline-level sector under GICS. Remember that GICS serves […]
In this article I will share the three most important financial ratios when analysing and shortlisting REITs. I call them the three musketeers of REITs. The 1st musketeer’s name is Yield, he gives you money; the 2nd musketeer’s name is Gearing, he takes away your money; and the last musketeer is Price to NAV, he […]
First, let me offer up my thanks. It’s been over a week since my introductory article appeared here, and I’ve been hearing the response was very good. I’m so grateful. Thank you. This week I want to touch on “risk” … when investing in REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts). As a long-time, U.S.-based commercial real […]
Please allow me to skip a fuller introduction of myself – time is short, your time valuable, and article word counts understandably limited. First, thank you for including me in The Property Chronicle. I am honored and humbled to share my weekly articles about the world of U.S. Real Estate investing, with a new and […]
In my last article for The Property Chronicle, I gave an overview on: The definition REITs (Real Estate Investment Trust) The reasons to invest in REITs as an alternative to physical real estate investment The Benefit and drawback on investing in REITs In this article I will discuss Singapore REITs Index. REITs Index Investors should […]
In January I highlighted the underperformance of the North America listed Real Estate Sector in 2017 but that it still didn’t offer great value – however with interest rates set to move higher in 2018 I looked forward to some interesting opportunities. Well, be careful what you wish for! By early February markets were in […]
“No, Your Highness, you’re NOT allowed any more pudding! And while we’re at it, why haven’t you finished your prep?!” Not words you’d imagine many royal or senior Arabs to hear very often, as another tray of baklava arrives to complement the boxes of Patchi chocolates, but, of course, it is a fact that many […]
