1 Defining Reason That Made This REIT into A Great Investment

14 Aug 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, have come a long way since they were first introduced to Singapore’s share market in 2002. They have steadily grown in popularity and there are more than 20 listed REITs on the SGX today. Their importance is further highlighted by the inclusion of Capitamall Trust ...
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An Analysis of the Straits Times Index’s Benchwarmers

12 Aug 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
It’s not a secret that the Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) is made up of 30 of some of the largest shares listed in Singapore. However, do you know that the STI also has a reserve list of companies which are next in line to become an index component if something happens to any one of the current 30? ...
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Low pre-commitment rate burdens Ascendas REIT's $458m acquisition of Aperia

11 Aug 2014 - Singapore Business Review
Less than half of the units are committed. A new mixed-use development is joining Ascendas REIT’s portfolio. On Friday, the developer revealed that it is acquiring Aperia, a newly-completed integrated mixed-use development in Kallang iPark for a total transaction value of S$458m. According to CIMB, Aperia ...
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3 Shares That Beat the Market Today

11 Aug 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Although we don’t believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on changes – just in case they’re material to our investing thesis. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has increased by 0.5% to 3,306 points with 21 of its 30 constituents ending the day in the ...
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REITs & Stapled Trusts Averaged 12% total return in 2014 YTD

30 Jul 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Investors can gain exposure to local and international real estate assets through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and stapled securities listed on Singapore Exchange (SGX). These trusts include different types of real estate ranging from shopping malls, office towers, industrial parks, hospitality-related ...
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Would Warren Buffett Buy Ascendas REIT?

22 Jul 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
We have established that Warren Buffett is not totally averse to investing in bricks and mortar. However, his advice about investing in property is to think carefully about what the asset is capable of producing rather than where you believe property prices are heading. Focussing on the former is investing, ...
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Investing Is All About Buying Low And Selling High. Sounds Easy? Think Again

17 Jul 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
The secret of investing is really simple: You buy a share at a low price, and sell it at a high price. Besides collecting dividends along the way, that’s really all there is to it in investing. But, there’s a problem: What is a low price and what is considered high? For some investors who are just starting ...
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3 Shares That Beat the Market Today

2 Jul 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Although we don’t believe in timing the market or panicking over market movements, we do like to keep an eye on changes — just in case they’re material to our investing thesis. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI) has reversed yesterday’s 0.4% loss by gaining 0.7% to 3,264 points today. It was a field ...
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Singapore “Flyer” of the Week: Hyflux

28 Jun 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
Hyflux (SGX: 600) gained 3.5% this week to close at $1.195. This makes it our Singapore “Flyer” of the Week. Hyflux is a fully-integrated water solutions company with operations worldwide. It built the world’s largest seawater reverse osmosis desalination plant in Algeria in 2008 and the largest membrane-based ...
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This REIT Stands To Benefit from a New S$1.5 Billion Development Project in Iskandar Malaysia

17 Jun 2014 - The Motley Fool Singapore
For a few years now, the development of Iskandar Malaysia has led to even closer economic ties being formed between Southeast Asian neighbours Singapore and Malaysia. One of the major projects in the area is a joint venture between Ascendas and Malaysia’s largest property developer, UEM Sunrise. Last ...
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