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

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

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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.

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Frasers Hospitality Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In April 2025, S-REITs recorded a total net institutional selling of S$90.3 million and retail selling of S$54.6 million.</li><li>ParkwayLife REIT, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, and Frasers Hospitality Trust were the top three year-to-date gainers in 2025.</li><li>Stoneweg European REIT obtained unitholders' approval for stapling to form Stoneweg European Stapled Trust, enhancing tax efficiency and investment scope.</li></ul>

In April 2025, S-REITs recorded a total net institutional selling of S$90.3 million and retail selling of S$54.6 million.ParkwayLife REIT, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, and Frasers Hospitality Trust were the top three year-to-date gainers in 2025.Stoneweg European REIT obtained unitholders' approval for stapling to form Stoneweg European Stapled Trust, enhancing tax efficiency and investment scope.

REIT Watch - S-REITs rebound 9.5% from Apr 9 lows, tracking volatility in global markets

<ul><li>The iEdge S-REIT index delivered 10.3% total returns since end-June 2025, with all 30 constituents in the black QTD.</li><li>OUE REIT, CICT, Lendlease Global REIT, and Keppel REIT reported YTD total returns between 23.5% to 30.2% as of Sept 12.</li><li>Retail investors net bought S-REITs with S$600 million inflow YTD, while institutions had S$800 million net outflows.</li></ul>

The iEdge S-REIT index delivered 10.3% total returns since end-June 2025, with all 30 constituents in the black QTD.OUE REIT, CICT, Lendlease Global REIT, and Keppel REIT reported YTD total returns between 23.5% to 30.2% as of Sept 12.Retail investors net bought S-REITs with S$600 million inflow YTD, while institutions had S$800 million net outflows.

REIT Watch - S-REITs deliver double-digit total return in Q3 as investors await rate cuts

CDL Hospitality Trusts / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>CapitaLand Ascott Trust's 1H 2025 revenue rose 3% to S$398.5 million, with gross profit up 6% to S$182.5 million.</li><li>Far East Hospitality Trust's 1H 2025 gross revenue declined 4.2% to S$51.6 million, with NPI falling 7.7% to S$45.6 million.</li><li>CDL Hospitality Trusts' NPI fell 11.9% to S$58.6 million, with total distribution after retention declining 20.2% to S$25.1 million.</li></ul>

CapitaLand Ascott Trust's 1H 2025 revenue rose 3% to S$398.5 million, with gross profit up 6% to S$182.5 million.Far East Hospitality Trust's 1H 2025 gross revenue declined 4.2% to S$51.6 million, with NPI falling 7.7% to S$45.6 million.CDL Hospitality Trusts' NPI fell 11.9% to S$58.6 million, with total distribution after retention declining 20.2% to S$25.1 million.

REIT Watch -  Mixed 1H 2025 performance, but Hospitality S-REITs push ahead with portfolio reconstitution and diversification

Far East Hospitality Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>The US Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate, with analysts predicting a 75 basis points cut in 2025.</li><li>The S-REIT sector maintains an average gearing ratio of 40%, with the 10 lowest averaging 33.5%.</li><li>Sasseur REIT reported a 25.9% gearing ratio in 1Q25, with a 1.6% year-on-year increase in RMB rental income.</li></ul>

The US Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate, with analysts predicting a 75 basis points cut in 2025.The S-REIT sector maintains an average gearing ratio of 40%, with the 10 lowest averaging 33.5%.Sasseur REIT reported a 25.9% gearing ratio in 1Q25, with a 1.6% year-on-year increase in RMB rental income.

REIT Watch - 10 S-REITs with lowest gearing ratios average 33.5% as investors await rate cuts

Capitaland Integrated Commercial Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Top S-REIT performers in H1 2025 include FHT, CICT, First REIT, FCT, and Parkway Life REIT with returns of 10.0-21.4%.</li><li>Retail investors were net buyers with S$400 million inflow, while institutions were net sellers with S$500 million outflow.</li><li>Forward dividend yield for FTSE ST REIT Index was 6.4%, with a nearly 4% yield spread to 10-year Singapore Government Bonds.</li></ul>

Top S-REIT performers in H1 2025 include FHT, CICT, First REIT, FCT, and Parkway Life REIT with returns of 10.0-21.4%.Retail investors were net buyers with S$400 million inflow, while institutions were net sellers with S$500 million outflow.Forward dividend yield for FTSE ST REIT Index was 6.4%, with a nearly 4% yield spread to 10-year Singapore Government Bonds.

REIT Watch - Best performing S-REITs post double digit total returns in H1

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

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Frasers Hospitality Trust (FHT SP)

REIT Watch - S-REITs rebound 9.5% from Apr 9 lows, tracking volatility in global markets

In April 2025, S-REITs recorded a total net institutional selling of S$90.3 million and retail selling of S$54.6 million. ParkwayLife REIT,...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

REIT Watch - S-REITs deliver double-digit total return in Q3 as investors await rate cuts

The iEdge S-REIT index delivered 10.3% total returns since end-June 2025, with all 30 constituents in the black QTD. OUE REIT, CICT, Lendlease...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

REIT Watch - Mixed 1H 2025 performance, but Hospitality S-REITs push ahead with portfolio reconstitution and diversification

CapitaLand Ascott Trust's 1H 2025 revenue rose 3% to S$398.5 million, with gross profit up 6% to S$182.5 million. Far East Hospitality Trust's 1H...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

REIT Watch - 10 S-REITs with lowest gearing ratios average 33.5% as investors await rate cuts

The US Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate, with analysts predicting a 75 basis points cut in 2025. The S-REIT sector maintains...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

REIT Watch - Best performing S-REITs post double digit total returns in H1

Top S-REIT performers in H1 2025 include FHT, CICT, First REIT, FCT, and Parkway Life REIT with returns of 10.0-21.4%. Retail investors were net...

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