The capital structure of a REIT can consist of equity, perpetual securities and bonds. REIT bonds and REIT perpetual securities have become increasingly common as REITs diversify their sources of funds beyond equity, in part to fund acquisition opportunities.
About two decades after the Singapore REITs market started in 2002, there are today over 35 S-REITs and Trusts with a total market capitalisation of more than $100 billion.
Making up around 15% of the Singapore Exchange’s total market capitalisation, these instruments are no longer just an essential component of the Singapore stock market but also its bright spot, recording a total return of 53% over the past five years.
