Last November, I published an article on Mapletree Commercial Trust (MPCMF), a Singapore-based REIT with diversified operations in the real estate sector. In that article, I had highlighted the importance of diversification in income-oriented portfolios and why investors should keep an eye on international stocks.
Singapore, in particular, has become Asia's biggest REIT hub, having over 40 listed REITs that specialized in various real estate sub-sectors, such as logistics, data centers, malls, offices, and more. A key difference from the traditional U.S. REITs is that Singapore listed ones will usually own properties