S-REITs 52-Week Highs! Dividend Kings or Value Traps?

In the first half of 2025, retail investors were net buyers of S-REITs, with total net inflows of approximately SGD 400 million as of June 26. In contrast, institutional investors were net sellers, with more than SGD 500 million in net outflows. Which of these high-performing REITs do you believe still have room to grow in the second half of 2025? With retail investors buying and institutions selling, whose side are you on and why? Compared to equities, do S-REITs lack growth potential? What percentage of your portfolio would you allocate to REITs?

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2025-08-29

Singapore REITs: Ready to Take Over from Banks in 2H 2025?

— A conversation with REIT expert Kenny Low ( Michelle Martin ,MoneyFM89.3)Executive SummaryWith bank valuations near historical highs and the U.S. 10-year yield still above 4.2%, Singapore REITs (S-REITs) are flashing a “technical breakout + dividend yield premium” signal. The sector, however, still needs two catalysts: (1) institutional money flowing back and (2) clear Distribution Per Unit (DPU) recovery. Kenny Loh’s advice:Do not “sell all banks and go all-in REITs”; rebalance gradually.Focus on individual names with visible DPU inflection points or repaired balance sheets.1. Macro & Index: S-REITs Just Exited a Two-Year DowntrendIndex performance: After “down-sideways-up” from 2H 2024 to 1H 2025, the FTSE ST REIT Index hit a fresh high of 689 in August.12-month total return: 10.5
Singapore REITs: Ready to Take Over from Banks in 2H 2025?