Singaporeans' obsession in property investments is well known for many years. Since property prices are currently so sky high in Singapore, the next best way of owning a property is through REIT investment. Many Singaporeans typically invest in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with a view of diversifying their portfolios and for the dividend income. But what is exactly a REIT and do investors realize that REITs do carry market risks? Many investors assume that REITS are low risks and that dividend income is recurring. Is this true? In this article, I would touch on the key aspects of REITs and what we should look out for before investing in REITs. I need to clarify that I have never invested in REITs before and do not believe in the merits of investing in REITs as well. This research on REITs is primarily for awareness sake and is not meant as ...
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