What happened?
With interest rates and T-bill yields coming down in Singapore, I’ve found myself, like many other income-focused investors, taking a fresh look at Singapore REITs (S-REITs). From what I’ve seen, REITs tend to perform better when interest rates are falling. They typically provide better yields than government bonds. They also stand to benefit from lower borrowing costs and higher property valuations. But should I be investing in individual REITs, or would a REIT ETF make more sense? In this post, I’ll break down the pros and cons of individual REITs and REIT ETFs such as the CSOP iEdge S-REIT Leaders Index, and share how I’m thinking about navigating the REIT market right now.
What are REITs and REIT ETFs?
REITs, or Real Estate Investment Trusts, are companies that own and manage income-generating properties like shopping malls, offices, or warehouses. When you invest in a REIT, you’re buying shares…
