From 2Q 2022, there are 2 lesser SREITs to trade due to mergers. First, ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust, which completed the merger with ESR-REIT. And second, Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust, which is expected to complete the merger with Mapletree Commercial by end of July. The next could be Frasers Hospitality Trust which has announced the proposed privatization where the EGM is expected to be held in September.
Overall YTD Returns
Below is the infographic for returns of Singapore REITs as of 1H 2022, including Business Trusts - Ascendas India Trust & Dasin Retail Trust. Note that the dividend is based on the ex-dividend date. ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust and Mapletree North Asia Commercial Trust have been removed from the list.
Below is the detailed table:
The median dividend is at 2.6% (based on ex-dividend date) and the median capital loss is at -7.61%, total up to -4.94%. The dividend itself is not enough to cover the capital loss. How about MACFK counters? Do they fare better?...