SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Equity Bottom-Up

Mapletree Logistics Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>REIT Watch - Performance of S-Reits within the STI On Thursday night (Oct 12), the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in slightly higher than markets had anticipated, leading to higher expectations that the Federal Reserve will likely implement one more interest rate hike before the year ends.</li><li>The three S-Reits with the lowest gearing ratios are: Sasseur Reit (26.2 per cent), Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (28.6 per cent) and Paragon Reit (29.8 per cent).</li></ul>

REIT Watch - Performance of S-Reits within the STI On Thursday night (Oct 12), the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in slightly higher than markets had anticipated, leading to higher expectations that the Federal Reserve will likely implement one more interest rate hike before the year ends.The three S-Reits with the lowest gearing ratios are: Sasseur Reit (26.2 per cent), Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust (28.6 per cent) and Paragon Reit (29.8 per cent).

REIT Watch - S-Reits among top gainers in STI for week starting Oct 9

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), UOB Kay Hian

UOB Kay Hian

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Backed by the UOB Group, UOB Kay Hian is one of Asia’s largest brokerage firms. Headquartered in Singapore, we are supported by more than 80 branches worldwide including a growing network of offices across Southeast Asia, Greater China, the United Kingdom and North America. Our global footprint and strong international presence have enabled us to feel the pulse of key financial markets and deliver incisive intelligence across industry sectors and asset classes. Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>We also toured the office premises of FleetCor Technologies, Gogo Business Aviation, ZimVie and Meta Quest, which are Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT’s top 10 tenants.</li><li>We visited 9 office properties in Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT (SGX:CMOU)’s portfolio covering five US cities, ie Nashville (supernova), Dallas (super sunbelt), Houston (super sunbelt), Denver (18-hour) and Eastside Seattle – Bellevue and Redmond (multi-talented producer).</li><li>We observed vibrancy in the local economies and growth from domestic tourism.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

We also toured the office premises of FleetCor Technologies, Gogo Business Aviation, ZimVie and Meta Quest, which are Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT’s top 10 tenants.We visited 9 office properties in Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT (SGX:CMOU)’s portfolio covering five US cities, ie Nashville (supernova), Dallas (super sunbelt), Houston (super sunbelt), Denver (18-hour) and Eastside Seattle – Bellevue and Redmond (multi-talented producer).We observed vibrancy in the local economies and growth from domestic tourism.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT - Resiliency From Growth Cities & Rich Amenities

<ul><li>As we move into this reporting season, 32 S-Reits and property trusts have released dates of their financial results or business updates for their respective periods ended Mar 31, 2023.</li><li>Of the 32 trusts, four have already released business updates for Q1 2023 – Keppel Reit, Keppel DC Reit, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, and Sabana Industrial Reit.</li><li>Keppel Reit reported Q1 2023 net property income was 3 per cent higher year on year (yoy) due to higher rentals achieved on leases committed in 2022 and higher portfolio occupancy of 96.3 per cent (versus 95.1 per cent for the same period last year).</li></ul>

As we move into this reporting season, 32 S-Reits and property trusts have released dates of their financial results or business updates for their respective periods ended Mar 31, 2023.Of the 32 trusts, four have already released business updates for Q1 2023 – Keppel Reit, Keppel DC Reit, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, and Sabana Industrial Reit.Keppel Reit reported Q1 2023 net property income was 3 per cent higher year on year (yoy) due to higher rentals achieved on leases committed in 2022 and higher portfolio occupancy of 96.3 per cent (versus 95.1 per cent for the same period last year).

REIT Watch - 32 S-REITs release schedule for this reporting season

CDL Hospitality Trusts / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>REIT Watch - S-Reits rebound amid less hawkish rates expectations The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index gained close to 4 per cent last week while Singapore’s iEdge S-Reit Index booked its strongest week this year with 6 per cent returns.</li><li>Outperforming S-Reits for the week include Manulife US Reit, Keppel DC Reit, Aims Apac Reit, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, and CDL Hospitality Trusts.</li></ul>

REIT Watch - S-Reits rebound amid less hawkish rates expectations The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index gained close to 4 per cent last week while Singapore’s iEdge S-Reit Index booked its strongest week this year with 6 per cent returns.Outperforming S-Reits for the week include Manulife US Reit, Keppel DC Reit, Aims Apac Reit, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit, and CDL Hospitality Trusts.

REIT Watch - S-REITs rebound amidst less hawkish rates expectations

United Hampshire US REIT / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Inside Insights - Wee Ee Cheong boosts UOB stake For the 5 trading sessions that spanned Aug 19 to Aug 25, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.8 per cent, with the FTSE China A50 Index declining 0.9 per cent, the Hang Seng Index gaining 1.3 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI declining 1.1 per cent.</li><li>Between Aug 16 and 22, United Overseas Bank (UOB) deputy chairman and CEO Wee Ee Cheong acquired 100,000 shares at an average price of S$26.86 per share.</li></ul>

Inside Insights - Wee Ee Cheong boosts UOB stake For the 5 trading sessions that spanned Aug 19 to Aug 25, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined 0.8 per cent, with the FTSE China A50 Index declining 0.9 per cent, the Hang Seng Index gaining 1.3 per cent and the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI declining 1.1 per cent.Between Aug 16 and 22, United Overseas Bank (UOB) deputy chairman and CEO Wee Ee Cheong acquired 100,000 shares at an average price of S$26.86 per share.

Singapore

BHG Retail REIT is a real estate investment trust (REIT) in Singapore.

EC World Real Estate Investment Trust (EC World REIT) is the first Chinese specialised logistics and e-commerce logistics REIT listed on SGX-ST. 

It has a portfolio of quality properties located predominantly in one of the largest e-commerce clusters in the Yangtze River Delta which offers investors unique exposure to the logistics and e-commerce sectors in Hangzhou and Wuhan, China.
  
EC World REIT’s investment strategy is to invest principally, directly or indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate which is used primarily for e-commerce, supply-chain management and logistics purposes, as well as real estate-related assets, with an initial geographical focus on the PRC. 

EC World REIT is listed in several indices. These include the FTSE ASEAN All-Share Index, FTSE ST All-Share Index, FTSE ST China Index and FTSE ST Singapore Shariah Index. For more information, please visit: http://www.ecwreit.com/ 

EC World REIT is managed by EC World Asset Management Pte. Ltd., which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Sponsor – Forchn Holdings Group Co., Ltd.

Manulife US REIT is a Singapore listed REIT established with the investment strategy principally to invest, directly or indirectly, in a portfolio of income-producing office real estate in key markets in the United States, as well as real estate-related assets.

Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust is a real estate investment trust that invests in malls and other retail locations.

Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMRT SP)

Sabana Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust. The Trust focuses on investments in income-producing real estate used for industrial purposes in Asia, as well as real estate-related assets, in line with Sabana investment principles.

IREIT Global is the first Singapore-listed real estate investment trust with the investment strategy of principally investing, directly or indirectly, in a portfolio of income-producing real estate in Europe which is used primarily for office, retail and industrial (including logistics) purposes, as well as real estate-related assets.

IREIT Global’s current portfolio comprises 5 freehold office properties in Germany, 5 freehold office properties in Spain and 27 freehold retail properties in France, with a total lettable area of approximately 384,000 sqm and a portfolio valuation of approximately €974.9 million.

IREIT Global is managed by IREIT Global Group Pte. Ltd., which is jointly owned by Tikehau Capital and City Developments Limited ("CDL"). Tikehau Capital is a global alternative asset management group listed in France, while CDL is a leading global real estate company listed in Singapore.

First Real Estate Investment Trust is a healthcare real estate investment trust. The Trust invests in and owns a diversified portfolio of healthcare and healthcare-related real-estate assets in Asia.

Frasers Hospitality Trust operates as a real estate investment trust. The Trust owns, operates and invests in hotels and serviced residences.

AIMS APAC REIT is a real estate investment trust. The Trust's principal investment objective is owning and investing in a diversified portfolio of income-producing industrial real estate assets throughout Asia Pacific, including warehousing and logistics, manufacturing, business parks and hi-tech spaces.

Starhill Global REIT is a real estate investment trust.  The trust invests in retail and office buildings in Singapore and overseas.

Sentral REIT is a real estate investment trust. The trust invests in office and retail buildings, business and technology parks, data processing centers, and car parking facilities primarily in Malaysia.

UOA Real Estate Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust. The trust invests in and owns commercial real estate and real estate related assets.

Future Park Leasehold Property Fund is a closed-end property fund incorporated in Thailand. The Fund will invest in the long-term leasehold rights in the Leased Assets, certain of Future Park Rangsit Project Building in Bangkok.

Future Park Leasehold Prop F (FUTUREPF TB)

Franklin Street Properties Corp. operates an investment firm. The Company focuses on investments in commercial properties, mainly institutional quality office assets in the United States. FSP also provides real estate operations including property acquisitions and dispositions, short-term financing, leasing, development and asset management.

Societe de la Tour Eiffel invests and manages business and office spaces in Paris and in the French provinces.  The Company opted for the SIIC legal status in 2004.

Capital & Regional plc operates as a real estate investment company. The Company owns, operates, and develops shopping centers. Capital & Regional serves customers in the United Kingdom.

Garda Property Group operates as an asset management company. The Company invests in commercial offices and industrial facilities, as well as provides fund management and real estate advisory services. Garda Property Group serves customers in Australia.

China Merchants Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust operates as a Hong Kong collective investment scheme. The Company invests primarilyin income-generating properties and uses the income to provide stable returns to itsunitholders. China Merchants Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust provides services in Hong Kong.

China Merchants Commercial REIT (1503 HK)

CP Tower Growth Leasehold Property Fund operates as a closed-end, real estate, investment fund. The Company invests in office space and commercial buildings.

CP Tower Growth Leasehold Property Fund (CPTGF TB)

LH Shopping Centers Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust out of Bangkok, Thailand.

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT operates as a real estate investment trust with properties located in the United States. The Company invests in a diversified portfolio of income-producing commercial and real estate assets in key growth markets of the US.

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Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT (KORE SP)

REIT Watch - S-Reits among top gainers in STI for week starting Oct 9

REIT Watch - Performance of S-Reits within the STI On Thursday night (Oct 12), the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in slightly higher than...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT - Resiliency From Growth Cities & Rich Amenities

We also toured the office premises of FleetCor Technologies, Gogo Business Aviation, ZimVie and Meta Quest, which are Keppel Pacific Oak US REIT’s...

UOB Kay Hian

REIT Watch - 32 S-REITs release schedule for this reporting season

As we move into this reporting season, 32 S-Reits and property trusts have released dates of their financial results or business updates for their...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

REIT Watch - S-REITs rebound amidst less hawkish rates expectations

REIT Watch - S-Reits rebound amid less hawkish rates expectations The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Index gained close to 4 per cent last week while...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Wee Ee Cheong boosts UOB stake

Inside Insights - Wee Ee Cheong boosts UOB stake For the 5 trading sessions that spanned Aug 19 to Aug 25, the Straits Times Index (STI) declined...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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