Source: MoneyFM 89.3 Midday Show - Money and Me As we move into 2026, the Singapore REIT (S-REIT) landscape is undergoing a massive transformation. After years of battling a "high-for-longer" interest rate environment, the sector is finally seeing a resurgence. However, as I discussed on MoneyFM 89.3, the narrative has shifted from "Can they survive?" to "Who is actually thriving?" If you missed the live segment, here is a summary of the key takeaways on why this recovery is fragmented and how investors should navigate the "new normal." 1. The "Refinancing Recovery" is Here If 2024 was about survival and 2025 was about stabilization, 2026 is officially the year of the Refinancing Recovery. We have moved past the peak of the interest rate mountain. For the "Thrivers," this means the "cost-o

Mixed performance across the sector this week as major REITs released FY2025 and 3Q results: 🔹 AIMS APAC REIT: Strong 3Q performance with NPI up 4.1% YoY. Portfolio occupancy rose to 95.4% with healthy 8.0% rental reversions. $AIMS APAC Reit(O5RU.SI)$ 🔹 CapitaLand Ascendas REIT (CLAR): FY2025 distributable income grew 1.4% YoY. However, DPU dipped slightly to 15.005 cents due to an enlarged unit base from recent fundraising. $CapLand Ascendas REIT(A17U.SI)$ 🔹 Digital CORE REIT: FY2025 DPU stood at 3.60 U.S. cents. The REIT expanded its footprint into Japan with a 20% interest acquisition in an Osaka data center. $DigiCore Reit USD(DCRU.SI)$ 🔹 First REIT:

In the heat of a market crash, the "red" on your screen can feel like a physical weight. Whether it’s a sudden 10% dip in stocks or a 40% "flash crash" in crypto, the psychological toll is real. However, history shows that for retail investors, the most expensive mistakes aren't made by the market—they are made by the investor in the moments following a crash. $Invesco QQQ(QQQ)$ $SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust(SPY)$ $iShares Russell 2000 ETF(IWM)$ $Straits Times Index(STI.SI)$ $SPDR Gold ETF(GLD)$ $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ Here is a practical guide on h

1. Keppel DC REIT $Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SI)$ Performance: Reported a massive 55.2% YoY increase in distributable income for FY2025. Key Drivers: Growth was fueled by strategic acquisitions (Tokyo DC 3 and full ownership of four Singapore assets) and a significant 45% rental reversion. Yield: Full-year distribution yield stood at 4.61% based on the 2025 closing price. 2. Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (MPACT) $Mapletree PanAsia Com Tr(N2IU.SI)$ Performance: 3Q FY25/26 DPU rose 2.5% YoY to 2.05 cents. Key Drivers: Strong performance in Singapore (NPI up 5.3%) cushioned overseas headwinds. VivoCity was a standout, with NPI rising 10.1% on the back of a 14.7% rental uplift. Stability: Achieved a p

Overview: Prime US REIT (SGX: OXMU) $Prime US ReitUSD(OXMU.SI)$ is a Singapore-listed real estate investment trust that provides investors with a "pure-play" exposure to high-quality Class A office real estate across key primary markets in the United States. Its portfolio currently features 13-14 freehold properties located in high-growth tech and business hubs such as Salt Lake City, Denver, Atlanta, and the San Francisco Bay Area. After a challenging period for the US office sector, Prime is currently positioned as a turnaround play. With a significant portion of its debt recently refinanced and a strategic shift to increase its distribution payout ratio (from 10% to 50%+), the REIT is attracting attention for its deep value—trading at a stee

As of late January 2026, gold has entered a historic "super-rally," recently smashing through the $5,000 per ounce milestone for the first time in history. This surge follows an already record-breaking 2025, where prices rose by over 60% due to a rare convergence of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors. $SPDR Gold ETF(GLD)$ $UNITED GOLD & GENERAL "A" (SGD) ACC(SG9999001143)$ $FRANKLIN GOLD & PRECIOUS METALS "A" (USD) ACC(LU0496367417)$ d Gold Price Performance (2024–2026) The chart below illustrates the acceleration of gold prices from the $2,000 range in early 2024 to the recent breakthrough past the $5,000 barrier in January 2026.

📈 Technically, Singapore REITs sector (FTSE ST REIT Index) has rebounded strongly from the 695 support zone and is currently trading near major resistance at 729–731, maintaining a short-term uptrend with higher lows. A confirmed breakout above 731 may open upside towards 740–750, while failure could result in consolidation above 695–700.‌ 🔥 Total Market Cap = S$101.1B (⬆️ from S$98.2B) 🎯 Average Price/NAV = 0.86 (⬆️ from 0.83) 🎯 Average Distribution Yield = 5.41% (⬇️ from 5.58%) 🎯 Market Cap Weighted Avg Distribution Yield = 5.17% (⬇️ from 5.32%) 🎯 Average Gearing Ratio = 39.99% (➡️ unchanged) 💹 Average Yield Spread (vs SG 10Y Gov Yield) = 3.42% (⬇️ from 3.77%) 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹 / 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦-𝗥𝗘𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 (𝗜𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹): 🐮 Valuation (Sector still trading below NAV; selective value remains, especially

Technical Analysis: Breaking Down the Chart The chart for $Frasers L&C Tr(BUOU.SI)$ shows a textbook recovery. After a period of consolidation in early 2025, the stock has entered a well-defined Uptrend Channel that signals strong institutional interest. The Power of "Support & Resistance" One of the most bullish signals on this chart is the transition of $0.985 from a stubborn resistance level into a solid support floor. You can see where the price struggled previously (highlighted by the blue circles), but once it broke above that ceiling, the stock used it as a "trampoline" to jump higher. This confirms that buyers are now stepping in at higher price points, a classic sign of a healthy uptrend. Moving Average Alignment The moving ave

Navigating the Range: Elite UK REIT Strategic Analysis and Key Catalysts The chart for $EliteUKREIT GBP(MXNU.SI)$ shows a classic "rounding bottom" or "U-shaped" recovery pattern after a protracted downtrend that bottomed out in late 2023. Currently, the price is consolidating in a tight range, suggesting a "wait-and-see" approach from the market.‌ Technical Analysis (As of Jan 19, 2026)1. Price Action & Trend The Bottoming Process: After hitting a low near £0.210 in late 2023, the stock has established a series of "higher lows," a bullish signal that the long-term downtrend has ended. Consolidation Range: For the past few months (late 2025 to Jan 2026), the price has been oscillating between £0.340 (Support) and £0.365 (Resistance). It is

Summary of “Money & Me” radio interview with Michelle Martin on MoneyFM89.3 Radio Station 1. The 2026 Outlook: A "Turning Point" Year The narrative for 2026 is one of recovery and transition. After two years of "restrictive" interest rates, the sector is entering what analysts call a two-year earnings upgrade cycle (2026–2027). 3 Key Turning Points Below: Rate Cut Impact: With the US Fed and domestic 3M SORA rates projected to settle around 1.2%–1.3% in 2026, the "cost-of-debt" drag is finally reversing. Dividend Uplift: Markets are forecasting low single digit uplift in DPU (Distribution Per Unit) as REITs replace maturing high-interest loans with cheaper financing. Price Potential: I anticipate a potential 10-15% price upside across the sector as yields normalize and the spread over

‌Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (JYEU) is exhibiting a clear bullish trend, currently trading at S$0.64. The price is holding firmly above its key moving averages, with the 20-day and 50-day MAs converging at S$0.62, creating a strong support zone. This follows a significant recovery from 2025 lows of S$0.44. $Lendlease Reit(JYEU.SI)$ ‌ The REIT is now testing the S$0.66 resistance level (52-week high). A high-volume breakout here could trigger a re-rating toward analyst targets of S$0.70 – S$0.75. Fundamental sentiment is supported by the JEM office divestment, which is expected to lower gearing to approximately 36.7%. Support: Immediate floor at S$0.62; major long-term support at S$0.57 (200-day MA). Resistance: Critical hurdle at S$0.66; p

Keppel DC REIT (AJBU) is currently in a critical "make-or-break" zone. After retreating from its late-2025 highs, the price is hovering at S$2.24, testing the 200-day Moving Average (Green) as immediate resistance. $Keppel DC Reit(AJBU.SI)$ The technical setup remains cautious. Following the December breakdown (Circle 2), the stock is struggling to clear overhead supply. While the 20-day MA (Red) offers short-term support near S$2.22, the 50-day MA (Blue) at S$2.28 remains a formidable ceiling, keeping the medium-term trend bearish. Support: Key floor at S$2.19 – S$2.21. A break below this could signal further downside toward S$2.10. Resistance: Bulls need a decisive daily close above S$2.26 (200-day MA) to flip sentiment. With earnings approac

With the STI hitting record highs today, all eyes have been on the "big brothers" of the banking sector. But for those of us watching the laggards, the technical setup on United Overseas Bank (UOB) as of January 6, 2026, is finally flashing a clear "buy" signal. $UOB(U11.SI)$ After months of underperformance due to concerns over asset quality in Greater China, UOB has officially staged a decisive bullish breakout from the descending channel that has capped its price action since mid-2025. UOB Technical Chart The Breakout and Momentum The price action today at $35.91 is significant because it marks a clean exit from a long-term period of distribution. Looking at the Volume, we can see a noticeable spike accompanying this move. In technical analys

As the year draws to a close and the holiday lights begin to twinkle, I wanted to take a moment to pause and send a heartfelt #MerryChristmas to my entire network! This season is such a beautiful reminder of the things that truly matter: gratitude, kindness, and the joy of connection. Whether you are spending the day surrounded by family, enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, or celebrating traditions old and new, I hope your heart is full and your spirit is bright. May your home be filled with laughter, your heart with peace, and your life with abundant blessings as we look forward to a brand-new year. To my colleagues, partners, and friends: Thank you for being part of my journey this year. You make the hard work rewarding and the successes even sweeter. Wishing you all a very Merry Chr

$Mapletree Ind Tr(ME8U.SI)$ Current Price Action: The stock is trading at $2.04, successfully holding above the psychological $2.00 support level. Trendline Health: It is currently testing an ascending trendline (the black diagonal line in your chart). A sustained close below $2.02 would be a cautionary signal, potentially invalidating the recovery trend started in mid-2025. Resistance: Immediate overhead resistance is at $2.08, with a more significant barrier at $2.172. Fundamental Context: Investors are weighing a recent 5.6% drop in DPU against the growth potential of new Tokyo data center acquisitions. Direction: Sideway Consolidation until a breakout (either up or down). Kenny Loh is a distinguished MAS Private Wealth Advisor with a specia

The tide is finally turning for Singapore Real Estate Investment Trusts (S-REITs). After a challenging period, the combination of falling interest rates and resilient operational fundamentals has breathed new life into the sector. As we look toward 2026, the focus for investors is shifting from "surviving" to "thriving." You can read the article below, alternatively you can google and listen to the radio interview by google search the below keywords on MoneyFM 89.3 Money and Me with Michelle Martin.  1. 2025 Performance Review: The Standout Performers In 2025, REITs with predominantly Singapore-based assets have led the charge. Performance has been particularly strong in the industrial and diversified commercial sub-sectors Key Highlights: ·       Industr