The long-anticipated annual REITs Symposium 2019 is scheduled to be held on 18 May 2019 (Saturday) at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Online tickets are going for only $15 and first 30 readers of Heartland Boy will also receive a mystery gift worth $25 (more details on that later). REITs Symposium 2019 will be a congregation of over 75% of the REITs listed on the SGX and therefore represents the only setting whereby the public can interact with a large number of REIT-managers at one go. The REITs scene in Singapore has developed into one of the most mature globally. The anticipated public listings of ARA US Hospitality Trust and Eagle Hospitality Trust will further boost the plethora of available options for retail investors.

Retail investors are attracted to REITs largely due to its regular, stable and high dividend yields. Besides, REITs