Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have long been valued for the stable dividends and high yields they provide. For many investors, REITs are a simple and cost-effective way to invest in real estate, and an attractive investment alternative to stocks, bonds and commodities. 

Institutional investors, too, have been favouring REITs listed on the Singapore Exchange, commonly known as S-REITs. In the first eight months of 2019, S-REITs attracted a net inflow of $311.7 million from institutional investors, reflecting Singapore’s status as the largest REIT market in Asia (excluding Japan) and the S-REIT sector’s importance as a key component of Singapore’s stock market. 

Whether you’re an investor eager for high yields or one seeking long-term capital appreciation, here are four reasons to add S-REITs to your investment portfolio.

S-REITs have some of the highest dividend yields across all major REIT markets. What’s more, with major central banks cutting