Shares & Derivatives
My views on Far East Hospitality Trust
By SG Wealth Builder  •  August 8, 2012
Some time back ago, I received a query from a reader asking for my views on Far East Hospitality Trust IPO. As mentioned in one of my previous posts, normally I refrain from giving advices on IPO, especially business trusts or REITs. I must admit that my knowledge in business trusts and REITs is lacking. But then again, investors needs to understand that business trusts and REITs are very different from shares trading in the stock market. The structure and nature of the business model can be quite complicated for the man in the street to comprehend. For example, investors need to know that unlike shares of a company, REITs are actually managed by external managers and are backed by sponsors, usually major property developers or shipping companies. Sometimes, there may be non-transparency concerning party-related transactions, so there might be cases of poor disclosures to investors. In addition, the assets are financed not ......
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