Money and Me: S-REITs Bounce Back? China’s REIT Game-Changer and the hunt for yield of up to 8%

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13 May 2025

Are Singapore REITs back in favor after Aprilโ€™s sell-off?

Following the early April market slump, Michelle Martin asks if S-REITs have found their footing โ€” and how closely they now track US market movements.

What does Singaporeโ€™s decisive election result mean for REIT investor confidence?

Plus, we unpack CapitaLandโ€™s groundbreaking launch of the first Singapore-sponsored retail REIT on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and what it signals for investors.

And if T-bill yields at 2.3% feel lackluster, where else can cautious investors look?

Hosted by Michelle Martin with REIT specialist Kenny Loh.

Note: The above analysis are my own personal views and are NOT buy or sell recommendations. Investors who would like to leverage my extensive research and years of Singapore REIT investing experience can approach me separately for a REIT Portfolio Consultation.

Listen to his previous market outlook interviews here:

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2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

Kenny Loh is an Associate Wealth Advisory Director and REITs Specialist of Singaporeโ€™s top Independent Financial Advisor. He helps clients construct diversified portfolios consisting of different asset classes from REITs, Equities, Bonds, ETFs, Unit Trusts, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Digital Assets and Fixed Maturity Funds to achieve an optimal risk adjusted return. Kenny is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, SGX Academy REIT Trainer, Certified IBF Trainer of Associate REIT Investment Advisor (ARIA) and also invited speaker of REITs Symposium and Invest Fair.  

You can join my Telegram channel #REITirement โ€“ SREIT Singapore REIT Market Update and Retirement related news. https://t.me/REITirement

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17 March 2025

Join Michelle Martin on Money and Me as she explores the recent surge in Singapore REITs, with the SREIT Index jumping 5.5% last week.

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Kenny Loh, REIT Specialist and Independent Financial Advisor, they discuss whether lower US Treasury yields, cooling fixed deposit rates, and SGXโ€™s $5B stock package signal a long-awaited S-REIT turnaround.

Will investors shift to REITs for better yields?

Plus, an inside look at how the recent power struggle at CDL is affecting CDL Hospitality Trusts and investor sentiment.

“๐Ÿ“ˆ Singapore REITs soar! A spectacular 5.5% rally in the SREIT Index last week sparks renewed optimism in the sector.

Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s fueling the resurgence (possibly):
1๏ธโƒฃ Tech Tumble, REIT Revival: As US tech stocks take a dive (about 10%), fund managers are pivoting to REITs as a haven.
2๏ธโƒฃ US 10-Year Risk-Free Rate: A sharp decline from 4.79% to 4.32% (a 10% drop!) is creating waves of positivity.
3๏ธโƒฃ SGX’s Game-Changer: A massive S$5 billion stocks package is boosting market sentiment.
4๏ธโƒฃ Fixed Deposit Rate Plunge: With OCBCโ€™s 12-month fixed deposit at just 2%, eyes are turning to higher-yield opportunities.
5๏ธโƒฃ Singapore T-Bills Cool Off: Yields on 6-month T-Bills drop to 2.54%, adding fuel to the REIT fire.

Is this the moment REIT investors have been waiting for? ๐ŸŒŸ Time to watch this space closely!”

Note: The above analysis are my own personal views and are NOT buy or sell recommendations. Investors who would like to leverage my extensive research and years of Singapore REIT investing experience can approach me separately for a REIT Portfolio Consultation.

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Listen to his previous market outlook interviews here:

2025

2024

2023

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2022

2021

2020

Kenny Loh is an Associate Wealth Advisory Director and REITs Specialist of Singaporeโ€™s top Independent Financial Advisor. He helps clients construct diversified portfolios consisting of different asset classes from REITs, Equities, Bonds, ETFs, Unit Trusts, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Digital Assets and Fixed Maturity Funds to achieve an optimal risk adjusted return. Kenny is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, SGX Academy REIT Trainer, Certified IBF Trainer of Associate REIT Investment Advisor (ARIA) and also invited speaker of REITs Symposium and Invest Fair.  

You can join my Telegram channel #REITirement โ€“ SREIT Singapore REIT Market Update and Retirement related news. https://t.me/REITirement

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Money and Me: CPF Special Account Closure, Retirement Planning, and Investment Strategies with Kenny Loh

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18 February 2025

Money and Me: CPF Special Account Closure, Retirement Planning, and Investment Strategies with Kenny Loh

Has your CPF account closed already because you turned 55 this year? Join Michelle Martin as she dissects how to make your CPF work for you when you turn 55.

  • Should you keep your money in the 2.5% earning OA or move what you can to the RA for long-term 4%?
  • What are the pros and cons of investing with your OA after age 55 either through CPF or in the open market?
  • If liquidity of your CPF funds are your primary concern, what are your choices and what are the risks associated with each choice?
  • How can you use your monies to purchase T-bills, dividend stocks, and annuities?
  • What interest could you get with different asset classes based on today’s market.

Join Michelle and her guest Kenny Loh, Independent Financial Advisor to understand what happens when you turn 55 with your CPF and discover strategies and options to turning your hard earned CPF monies into income for the long-term.

Plus, get smart insights into tax considerations, liquidity needs, and long-term retirement planning strategies.

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Key Highlights

  • [00:00:00] Introduction: Host: Michelle Martin, Guest: Kenny Loh, Independent Financial Advisor

  • [00:01:30] CPF Special Account Closure: What happens when you turn 55 and your CPF Special Account closes, Options to move money to the Retirement Account

  • [00:04:20] CPF Interest Rates Recap

  • [00:05:40] Investment Strategies Post-55: Strategies for investing with your CPF Ordinary Account, Pros and cons of different approaches

  • [00:07:05] CPFIS: T-Bills, Dividend Stocks, and Annuities: How to use your CPF monies to purchase these assets, Expected returns and associated risks

  • [00:11:50] Other considerations and Liquidity Needs: Smart insights into tax planning, Liquidity needs in retirement

  • [00:16:50] Tax considerations for transferring sums

  • [00:18:10] Long-term Retirement Planning: Strategies for long-term income, Importance of staying informed about market trends

Note: The above analysis are my own personal views and are NOT buy or sell recommendations. Investors who would like to leverage my extensive research and years of Singapore REIT investing experience can approach me separately for a REIT Portfolio Consultation.

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Listen to his previous market outlook interviews here:

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

Kenny Loh is an Associate Wealth Advisory Director and REITs Specialist of Singaporeโ€™s top Independent Financial Advisor. He helps clients construct diversified portfolios consisting of different asset classes from REITs, Equities, Bonds, ETFs, Unit Trusts, Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Digital Assets and Fixed Maturity Funds to achieve an optimal risk adjusted return. Kenny is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER, SGX Academy REIT Trainer, Certified IBF Trainer of Associate REIT Investment Advisor (ARIA) and also invited speaker of REITs Symposium and Invest Fair.  

You can join my Telegram channel #REITirement โ€“ SREIT Singapore REIT Market Update and Retirement related news. https://t.me/REITirement

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