S-Reits' robust yields in low-rate environment keep investors hooked

Singapore

SINGAPORE real estate investment trusts (S-Reits) have had a stellar run this year, and interest in the asset class is likely to continue, analysts said.

This was evident on Monday when they showed resilience despite widespread sell-offs in regional bourses, including in Singapore blue chips.

Two major factors behind the current search for yield instruments are the "lower-for-longer" interest rate environment and the attractive yields offered by S-Reits.

With the global economy slowing, cen…