Headquartered in Singapore, DBS Group Holdings Limited (SGX: D05), or DBS, is not only Singapore’s largest bank but also the largest banking group in Southeast Asia by total assets. Earlier this morning (6 August), the bank released its financial results for the 2nd quarter and 1st half of FY2026. In this post, I’ll be taking a closer look at its latest financial performance, key financial ratios, dividend payouts, and share my thoughts on the results…
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX: A17U): 1H FY2026 Results Review
From an initial portfolio of just 8 properties in Singapore when it was listed in November 2002, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX: A17U), or CLAR, has grown into one of Asia’s largest industrial REITs, with 234 properties across Singapore, Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom/Europe as at end-June 2026. Earlier this evening (5 August 2026), the REIT announced its financial results for 1H FY2026. In this post, I’ll be reviewing its latest financial performance, portfolio occupancy, debt profile, distribution payout, and sharing my thoughts on its latest set of results…
CapitaLand India Trust (SGX: CY6U): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review
From an initial portfolio of 4 IT business parks at the time of its listing in August 2007, CapitaLand India Trust (SGX: CY6U) has since expanded to own a diversified portfolio comprising 8 IT business parks, 3 industrial facilities, 1 logistics park, and 4 data centre developments across 5 major Indian cities. Earlier today (29 July), the business trust released its results for 2Q and 1H FY2026. In this post, I’ll review its latest financial performance, portfolio occupancy and debt profile, distribution payout, and share my thoughts on how the business trust performed during the period…
Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U): 1Q FY2026/27 Results Review
Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX: M44U), or MLT, invests primarily in logistics properties and real estate-related assets across the Asia-Pacific region. Its portfolio currently comprises 175 properties spanning 9 geographical markets, with a total value of S$13.1 billion. Earlier this evening (28 July), MLT announced its results for 1Q FY2026/27. In this post, I review its latest financial performance, portfolio occupancy, debt profile and distribution payout to unitholders.
Frasers Centrepoint Trust (SGX: J69U): 3Q FY2025/26 Business Update Review
Frasers Centrepoint Trust (SGX: J69U), or FCT, is Singapore’s largest owner of suburban retail malls. Its portfolio comprises eight retail malls strategically located across Singapore’s heartlands, together with an office property, with a combined valuation of approximately S$8.4 billion as at 31 March 2026. Earlier this evening (27 July), FCT released its business update for the third quarter of FY2025/26. In this post, I’ll be taking a closer look at the REIT’s latest portfolio occupancy and debt profile statistics from the quarter…
Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX: ME8U): 1Q FY2026/27 Results Review
Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX: ME8U), or MIT, invests primarily in industrial and data centre properties. Its S$8.3 billion portfolio currently comprises 135 properties across Singapore, North America and Japan. Earlier this evening (23 July), MIT announced its results for 1Q FY2026/27. In this review, I examine its latest financial performance, portfolio occupancy, debt profile and distribution payout to unitholders.
Suntec REIT (SGX: T82U): 2Q & 1H FY2026 Results Review
Since its listing in December 2004 with just 2 properties in Singapore, Suntec REIT (SGX: T82U) has grown its portfolio to 10 commercial properties comprising mainly office and retail assets across Singapore, Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide), and the United Kingdom (London). Earlier this evening (23 July), the REIT released its results for 2Q & 1H FY2026. In this post, I’ll be reviewing its latest financial performance, portfolio occupancy and debt profile, distribution payout to unitholders, as well as sharing my thoughts on its latest set of results…
Why Fear is More Dangerous than Market Volatility
While market volatility is an inevitable part of investing, fear often poses a much greater threat to long-term investment success. In this post, I explain why managing your emotions during market downturns can be just as important as choosing the right investments.
Amova-StraitsTrading Asia ex Japan REIT Index ETF (SGX: CFA / COI): Holdings, Distributions, Performance and Risks
For investors looking to gain exposure to REIT market beyond Singapore without selecting individual REITs, the Amova-StraitsTrading Asia ex Japan REIT Index ETF (SGX: CFA / COI) offers a convenient option through a single SGX-listed investment. However, despite its regional name, the ETF is heavily weighted towards Singapore-listed REITs, while its unit price and distributions have faced pressure in recent years. In this post, I will examine what the ETF invests in, its largest holdings, geographical and sector exposure, distributions, fees, historical performance and the key risks investors should consider.
Why Investing Is 80% Psychology
Many people believe successful investing is all about choosing the right stocks, but psychology often plays a much bigger role than technical knowledge. In this post, I share why mastering your emotions and developing the right mindset could be one of the most valuable investments you ever make.
