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5 Singapore REITs Whose Share Prices Fell by Double-Digits This Year: Are They a Bargain?

3 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

The REIT sector continues to be under pressure as interest rates stay elevated. Trump’s recently announced tariffs may also pressure the US central bank to keep rates high to combat inflation. As a result, many REITs have seen their unit prices fall year-to-date (YTD). However, discerning income investors should sift through these REITs to look for bargains. Here are five Singapore REITs that saw their share prices fall by double-digit YTD.
What I Learned from Two Decades of REIT Ownership

4 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

My love affair with REITs began around 20 years ago when I subscribed for the initial public offering of Suntec REIT (SGX: T82U). Back then, the retail and commercial REIT was just one of a handful of REITs listed on the Singapore stock exchange. Fast forward to today, and my portfolio now contains many more REITs such as Mapletree Industrial Trust (SGX: ME8U), Keppel DC REIT (SGX: AJBU), and Digital Core REIT (SGX: DCRU).
Looking for Passive Income? Discover These 5 Singapore Dividend Gems

4 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Dividends can be a powerful tool for investors seeking financial freedom. This form of passive income can be gradually built up by owning dividend-paying stocks over the long term. As these businesses pay out higher dividends, this stream of passive income should also grow in tandem. By taking advantage of compounding, you can increase your flow of dividends to replace your earned income by the time you retire.
Boost Your Portfolio with These 3 Attractive US Growth Stocks

4 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

The US market is a great place to look for solid growth stocks. By owning such companies over the long term, you can increase the value of your portfolio, better preparing yourself for retirement. To filter out these gems, you need to look for several characteristics in the stocks that you screen. They should have a solid business model and dominant market position while also boasting an impressive track record of growing their revenue, profits, and free cash flows.
Positive Profit Alert: 4 Singapore Stocks That Are Growing Their Business

5 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

It’s useful to keep a lookout for companies that report better financial results. Such businesses are posting healthy growth that could see their share prices increase in tandem. They are also well-positioned to hike their dividends if they can continue to increase their profits. Here are four Singapore stocks that recently announced higher profits.
Can SATS See its Share Price Hit S$5 Again?

5 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

SATS Ltd (SGX: S58) has undergone a significant transformation. The provider of air cargo handling services and airline catering went through a punishing period during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020 to 2023. However, it was also during early 2023 that SATS completed its acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), which helped to extend its reach and broaden its global presence.
5 US Growth Stocks That Can Propel Your Portfolio to New Heights

5 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

One of the most effective methods of growing your wealth for retirement is to select a bunch of promising growth stocks and hold them over the long term. As these businesses increase their revenue and profits, they become more valuable. Investors will thus bid up the share prices of these companies, leading to attractive capital gains over time. Of course, it’s important to filter out the wheat from the chaff to make sure that you purchase the right stocks for your growth portfolio.
3 Singapore Companies That Upped Their Dividends by 36% or More

6 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Income investors are always on the lookout for solid, dividend-paying stocks. The best ones are those that not only pay out consistent, dependable dividends, but also raise them over the years. By owning such companies and then reinvesting their dividends through compounding, income investors can build up a growing flow of dividends that can sustain them through their retirement.
4 Singapore REITs to Watch Out for in June

6 days ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

The REIT sector continues to be a reliable source of dividends for income investors who are seeking to navigate a complex macroeconomic landscape. Although the asset class was beset by the twin challenges of inflation and elevated interest rates, things are looking up. Interest rates have moderated, and inflation has declined significantly from its high in 2022.
Top Stock Market Highlights of the Week: Trump's Tariffs Declared Illegal, Nvidia and CapitaLand Ascendas REIT

1 week ago | thesmartinvestor.com.sg | Royston Yang

Welcome to this week’s edition of top stock market highlights. The saga over Trump’s raft of reciprocal tariffs took another surprising turn this week as a US federal court blocked them from going into effect. The court ruled that the US President had overstepped his authority by imposing these wide-ranging duties. A permanent injunction was issued on the blanket tariff announcement, putting these taxes in limbo for now.