The REIT sector had its fair share of turmoil as rising interest rates crimped REITs’ ability to maintain their distribution per unit (DPU). Although DPU may get hit in the near term, the REIT sector continues to be a dependable source of steady dividends for income investors. Tough times also create opportunities to scoop up quality REITs on the cheap. One way to filter out potential bargains is to look at REITs that are trading at their 52-week lows. We feature four here that you can use as a starting point to determine if they should be on your buy watchlist.

CapitaLand China Trust (SGX: AU8U)

CapitaLand China Trust, or CLCT, is a China-focused REIT with a portfolio of nine shopping malls, five business park properties, and four logistics park properties. The REIT’s unit price has slid 26% year-to-date (YTD) to S$0.68, just a tad higher than its 52-week low of S$0.67....