Many readers asked me about this NikkoAM-StraitsTrading Asia ex Japan REIT ETF. Should they subscribe or not subscribe?

My answer: It depends on you.

1. If you know how to Build a Diversified REIT portfolio consists of different sectors from Industrial, Commercial Office, Hospitality, Healthcare and Retail Malls using Core-Satellite portfolio strategy, the answer is NO.
2. If you know how to select a fundamental strong REIT and know how to optimize your entry & exit, you can do a much better job than this NikkoAM-StraitsTrading Asia ex Japan REIT ETF which can only give you a 5% annual distribution yield. You can refer to the following yield comparison which model the NikkoAM-StraitsTrading Asia ex Japan REIT ETF composition. Just use a copy exactly DIY portfolio already give you a 5.94% compare to 5% distribution yield (note: exclude cost of diversification if your portfolio size is small).
3. Combining the knowledge of Singapore REITs Selection and Building a Diversified Portfolio, you can easily get an annual distribution yield of more than 6%

My coming courses will address the above 3 points. Click the links below to find out more about the two courses.

• 2017-03-30 (Thu) Singapore: Diversified Investment Portfolio Construction workshop
• 2017-04-22 (Sat) Singapore: Hands-on REITs Investing Course

See previous post on NikkoAM-StraitsTrading Asia ex Japan REIT ETF IPO here.

See other seminars / courses / events here.