Last month (May 2024), my blog readers suggested that I compare REITs investing in similar property types to determine which is a “better buy” in my presentation at the REITs Symposium. This topic was suggested once again in a recent poll conducted by James Yeo, founder of InvestKaki, where community members on InvestingNote wanted to hear my thoughts during our interview. Today, you will find a comparison of Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX: ME8U) and CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX: A17U), both investing in industrial and data centre properties, to find out which might be a ‘better buy’…
‘building your REIT-irement portfolio’ Now in Local Bookstores
Some of you have asked if my book, ‘building your REIT-irement portfolio’ can be found in the local bookstores. I’m happy to announce that it is now available for sale in the bookstores in Singapore and Malaysia, made possible by AceMedia Sdn Bhd. More details in this post…
EC World REIT’s Q1 FY2024 Results: What You Need to Know
EC World REIT (SGX:BWCU) is a China-based port logistics and e-commerce REIT listed on the Singapore Exchange, where it currently has 7 properties in its portfolio. Trading of the REIT has been suspended since 31 August 2023 due to a lack of funds necessary to repay its interest expenses due. The REIT released its financial results for Q1 FY2024 ended 31 March yesterday evening (13 May), and in this post, you will find my review of its latest financial performance, as well as its portfolio occupancy and debt profile…
An Analysis of Results by the Trio of Mapletree REITs for Q4 & FY2023/24
There are a total of 3 Mapletree REITs listed on the Singapore Exchange, and I am invested in all of them. This time round, Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (SGX:N2IU) was the first to release its Q4 and full-year results for 2023/24 ended 31 March 2024 on 24 April, followed by Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX:ME8U) a day later on 25 April, and then Mapletree Logistics Trust (SGX:M44U) on 29 April. In this post, you will find my analysis of each of the 3 Mapletree REITs’ results in terms of its latest financial performance, portfolio occupancy and debt profile, as well as its distribution payout to unitholders…
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s AGM for FY2023: My Summary
Debuted as CapitaLand Mall Trust when it was listed back in July 2002, it was renamed as CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX:C38U), or CICT for short, after its merger with CapitaLand Commercial Trust in November 2020. As at 31 December 2023, its portfolio comprises retail, office, and integrated development properties in Singapore, Germany, and Australia valued at S$24.5 billion. Earlier this afternoon (29 April), the REIT held its AGM for FY2023 which I’ve attended virtually, and in this post, you will find a summary the CEO’s presentation, responses to questions raised by fellow AGM attendees, as well as results of the 4 resolutions put to vote during the meeting…
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT’s AGM for FY2023: Key Highlights to Take Note of
Listed on the Singapore Exchange in November 2002, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX:A17U), or CLAR for short, is Singapore’s first and largest industrial and business space REIT. Its portfolio currently comprises a total of 232 properties located in the developed markets of Singapore, the United States, Australia, as well as in the United Kingdom/Europe, valued at a total of S$16.9 billion. The REIT held its AGM for FY2023 ended 31 December last Friday (26 April), which I attended virtually. In this post, you will find my summary of the presentation by its CEO, Mr William Tay, responses to questions raised by fellow AGM attendees, and results of the 4 resolutions put to vote during the meeting…
An Analysis of Frasers Centrepoint Trust’s 1H FY2023/24 Results
Frasers Centrepoint Trust (SGX:J69U) is a leading pure-play suburban retail REIT in Singapore – with its portfolio comprising 9 retail malls and 1 office property scattered across the various heartland locations in the country. Earlier this morning (25 April 2024), the Singapore-listed REIT have made available its results for the 1st half of FY2023/24 ended 31 March 2024, and you can find my analysis of its latest financial figures, portfolio occupancy and debt profile, as well as its distribution payout in this post…
An In-Depth Review of Suntec REIT’s Q1 FY2024 Business Update
Listed in 9 December 2024, Suntec REIT (SGX:T82U) invests in commercial properties (retail, office, and convention centre) in Singapore, Australia, and United Kingdom. Early this morning (25 April 2024), it has released its business update for the 1st quarter of FY2024 ended 31 March 2024, to which you will find an in-depth review of its key financial figures, portfolio and occupancy profile, as well as its distribution payouts to unitholders in this post…
A Review of CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, CapitaLand India Trust, and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust’s Q1 FY2024 Business Updates
Out of the 5 REITs and business trusts sponsored by CapitaLand Investments Limited, I am invested in 3: CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (SGX:A17U), CapitaLand India Trust (SGX:CY6U), and CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (SGX:C38U). In this post, you will find my review of the 3 REITs’ and business trust’s business updates for Q1 FY2024…
CapitaLand India Trust’s AGM for FY2023 – My Summary
CapitaLand India Trust (SGX:CY6U), or CLINT for short, is a Singapore-listed business trust, with its focus on business parks, industrials and logistics, as well as data centre properties in India. Following the conclusion of its financial year on 31 December 2023 (i.e., FY2023), CLINT conducted its 17th AGM last Friday (19 April 2024) afternoon, which I attended virtually. For the benefit of those who were not in attendance, you can read a summary of the CEO’s presentation, responses to questions raised by fellow meeting attendees, along with results of the 3 resolutions put to vote during the meeting here…
