Last week, I updated an article about the top 10 Singapore REITs that would have made you money if you invested from their IPOs. Out of the 24 S-REITs that have been listed for at least 10 years, 19 of them gave a positive overall return for investors.
In this article we are going to measure the performance of REITs that are listed in Malaysia.
Since the pandemic in 2020, Malaysian REITs have performed poorly. Currently, the sector is still more than 20% below pre-pandemic price levels. The underperformance is mainly due to the fact that the majority of Malaysian REITs are made up of retail and office REITs which were badly affected by the pandemic.
It might seem that REITs are unattractive given their prevalent underperformance. However, it’s crucial to recognize that short-term fluctuations in share prices don’t always reflect the true value of REITs. While future outcomes can never be guaranteed, it’s important to understand...