Investing in Philippines Real Estate Investment Trusts

Download or read book Investing in Philippines Real Estate Investment Trusts written by ARNEL LOPEZ CADELINA and published by ARNEL LOPEZ CADELIÑA. This book was released on 2023-09-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is the first book in the Philippines about investing in REITs. It answers what is Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), the origin, the REITs in the Asia Pacific and in the Philippines. The book showed the ranking of the 8 REITs in terms of market capitalization, their top holdings, and the size of their portfolio in square meters. The book also discusses the development of REITs in the Philippines, which includes the date of listing in the Philippine Stock Exchange. The book explains how a REIT is managed, how it grows, and where to find accurate information. Dividends, portfolio diversification, risk-adjusted returns, and liquidity were thoroughly discussed. It explains how REITs are hedged against inflation, how transparency is being practiced, and how time management and real-time pricing contribute to being a profitable REIT. The book also explains how Interest rates, inflation, GDP, and the business cycle affect REITs. The book also compares REITs versus other investments and how online investing is the standard tool in stock investing. The author also discusses how to build a strong portfolio and how to spot a good REIT. In the last chapter, the author shares his journey in investment management.