REITs remain a popular investment vehicle for their regular and consistent dividend payments.
However, not every REIT is worth investing in.
With the sharp increase in the number of listed REITs in Singapore over the last decade, investors naturally need to be more discerning.
Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has indeed separated the wheat from the chaff.
Strong REITs may have to slash their distribution per unit (DPU) during this unprecedented crisis, but these REITs are more likely to recover as the situation improves.
In contrast, weaker REITs may struggle to recover and continue to languish.
Some may also face an uphill struggle in refinancing their debt or finding strong tenants.
Good qualities to look out for include a strong sponsor, well-located assets and a great track record of growing DPU (either organically or through acquisitions).
With that in mind, here are three REITs that you can consider adding to your watchlist....