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Welcome to my investment blog where I share with you my analysis of REITs in Singapore.

I hope that my investment philosophy will bring me a steady stream of income apart from my job. I am aiming for at least $3,000 per month which can sustain the current expenses of myself and my family.

Do enjoy reading my blog and post any comments that you have. I welcome them because it is a time to learn from each other.

When I am looking at investing in REIT, here are some of the guidelines that I am looking at. Feel free to comment on it. I am willing to listen to ideas.

-> at least 8% yield.
-> Price that is lower than its NAV.
-> Low gearing (if possible)
-> High secured NAV.

Current Dividend income is $3,800/month.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Analysis of Viva Industrial Trust

Current Price on 21st May 2014 = $0.785
  • Current Yield = 8.77%  
  • Price-to-book Ratio = 1.034
  • Assets per unit = $1.298
  • Debt per unit = $0.538 (including current liabilities)
  • Gearing = 41.5%

Viva Industrial Trust has also reported their results which shows favourable data althought it is still not good enough.

Current yield is at a high of 8.77% inclusive of rental support. With current occupancy at 76%, they are working very hard to get people in and increase its occupancy. My estimate is that once it goes above 90%, they won't need rental support anymore.

Price-to-book ratio is at a modest 1.034 which means that we are buying at a 3.4% premium. Not very fantastic considering that some are trading at a discount to NAV. Gearing is also at a high of 41.5%

If I were to buy, it will be because of its high yield which is not easily found in S-REITs. I will consider seriously whether to switch some of my holdings to this.

5 comments:

  1. hi, do you have a basic guide on how or where to buy reits, etc? thank you!

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    1. Hi heretiquely,

      Unfortunately, I do not have one yet. And I think it is a good idea. Will be working on it soon.

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  2. Hi jc.education, I appreciate your demand for high yield and low gearing. As a measurement, what do you think if we divide yield by gearing to arrive at a 'gearing-adjusted yield' i.e. risk-adjusted return? Thank you in advance.

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    1. Hi Mr Soh,

      This is a very interesting idea. Haven't think about it before. Will be looking at it. Thanks!

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    2. Hi jc.education, you are welcome. Looking forward to your input. On the surface, the theory is sound. Please keep me updated.

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