While at the REIT Symposium last weekend, I noticed that Nikko Asset Management and Philip Capital had booths set-up in the exhibition hall. Their presence reminded me of the existence of REIT ETFs in Singapore. I've always wondered why their yields are typically lower (4-5%) than the REIT sector generally (4-7%). Curious to find out more, I took some time to examine the 3 REIT … [Read more...] about Why Singapore REIT ETFs have low yield
Archives for May 2019
Eagle Hospitality Trust IPO Review
The Queen Mary Long Beach Following ARA US Hospitality's footsteps, Eagle Hospitality Trust is the next pure play US Hospitality REIT to be listed in Singapore. The IPO prospectus has been fully registered with MAS last Thursday and here are my initial thoughts. Offering Overview 0 US cents/share 0 m Gross … [Read more...] about Eagle Hospitality Trust IPO Review
SingTel FY2019 Results Highlights
SingTel reported their FY2019 full year results yesterday. With it being my largest holding in my portfolio, I obviously have a vested interest in SingTel's performance. Here are some highlights. A Mixed Bag Year on year Operating Revenue is flat-ish year on year. Unfortunately, EBITDA margins have been falling and associates pre-tax earnings continue to be … [Read more...] about SingTel FY2019 Results Highlights
REIT Spotlight: AIMS APAC REIT (2019)
REIT Spotlight is a series where I challenge myself to review every single S-REIT (monkaS) on the SGX in alphabetical order. This is part of my efforts to build a REIT database for myself, which I may share with you all some time down the road. Wish me luck XD In today's edition, I will focus on AIMS APAC REIT (AA-REIT), a Singapore focused … [Read more...] about REIT Spotlight: AIMS APAC REIT (2019)
Investment Quadrant 3.0 by The Fifth Person – Course Review
Over the weekend, I was invited by Rusmin from The Fifth Person to attend Investment Quadrant 3.0, a investment course focused on value-growth investing. Having attended their Dividend Machines course in the past, I was curious to see the difference in content and maybe learn a thing or two in the process. Here is my in-depth course review. Note: I was given the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Investment Quadrant 3.0 by The Fifth Person – Course Review
Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) – June 2019 Issue
At Risk N Returns, I'm passionate about promoting sensible DIY investing through sharing my thoughts or documenting my investing journey. While I love to take calculated risks, I recognise that most Singaporeans don't. So here's a relatively risk free way to invest your warchest or emergency funds with almost no lock-up period and generally higher yields than fixed deposits … [Read more...] about Singapore Savings Bonds (SSBs) – June 2019 Issue
ARA US Hospitality Trust IPO Review
Hyatt Place: Pittsburgh Cranberry ARA US Hospitality has won the foot race to become the first pure play US Hospitality REIT to be listed in Singapore. The IPO prospectus has been fully lodged with MAS and here are my initial thoughts. Offering Overview 0 US cents/share 0 m Gross Proceeds (US$) 0 % Projected yield Here is a summary of the offering details: Offer Price: … [Read more...] about ARA US Hospitality Trust IPO Review