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Should You Invest in REITs Despite COVID-19?
By The Smart Investor  •  October 2, 2020
There is, understandably, a lot of fear and uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stock markets have suffered brutal sell-offs back in March and many stocks have yet to recover the years’ losses. Even real estate is not immune to the pandemic’s effects as more people telecommute and alter their daily habits. As a REIT investor, it’s natural to feel worried. Many businesses have suffered falling revenue and cash flow, thus crimping their ability to service rents. At the same time, tenants are also asking for assistance from REIT managers in tiding over the crisis, resulting in lower levels of distribution per unit (DPU). With all that’s going on right now, should you still invest in REITs? UNEVEN IMPACT The worst-hit REITs are in the hospitality sector, as travel has plummeted due to border closures. Next in line are retail and commercial REITs....
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By The Smart Investor
The Smart Investor is co-founded by David Kuo, Joanna Sng, and Chin Hui Leong. The company was formed in late 2019 from the ashes of the Motley Fool Singapore. The Smart Investor believes that everybody can learn how to invest, smartly. We aim to educate people on how to invest smartly by providing investing education, stock commentary and market coverage for Singapore and around the world.
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