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Why I’m looking beyond Singapore REITs to blue chip stocks for income
By Beansprout  •  May 24, 2026
We compare Singapore REITs and blue chip stocks, and explain why a broader mix may help investors build more resilient income. What happened? Singapore real estate investment trusts (S-REITs) have long been popular with investors looking for passive income. After the recent pullback in Singapore REITs, many readers in the Beansprout Telegram community started asking whether the sector had become attractive again. That is a fair question. Lower share prices have pushed up dividend yields to 6% for some Singapore blue chip REITs which are trading near their 5-year lows. This was why I previously examined whether Singapore REITs could be a buying opportunity, as rising interest rates and bond yields weighed on the sector. At the same time, we saw DBS and OCBC near all-time highs after their recent earnings and also offering attractive dividend yields. This naturally raises a broader question: should investors continue to rely on REITs as the main source of portfolio income?...
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By Beansprout
Hi, I’m Gerald! I have been working in investment analysis for more than 12 years. Often, I encounter everyday investors who find it difficult to invest. At Beansprout, we believe that with the right tools and knowledge, everyone can be an investor. Hence, we founded Beansprout to make quality investment insights more accessible. We hope that you can join us on this journey to grow your financial knowledge and confidence as an investor.
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