SGX has announced a change to the methodology and name of its iEdge S-REIT 20 index. This will be in effect at the close of 17 July 2020. As Syfe’s REIT+ portfolio seeks to track this index, we will be updating the portfolio as well to reflect changes made. How will the iEdge S-REIT 20 index be changed? In essence, the methodology will be revised to allow more REITs to be included in the index. Currently, the iEdge S-REIT 20 index holds 20 of the largest and most tradeable REITs in Singapore. After the change, the index will allow for an uncapped quota of REITs to be included, provided that other necessary criteria are satisfied. The reason for this is simple. Since the launch of the iEdge S-REIT 20 index, the Singapore Exchange has seen an increasing number of new REIT listings. Capping the number of REITs to 20 limits...