Singapore High Yield Mid Cap Stocks through 2015

The FTSE ST Mid Cap Index comprises the companies below the top 70%, but within the top 90% of the Index Universe by full market capitalisation, capturing the performance of the mid-capitalised companies trading on the SGX Mainboard. The five highest yielding stocks of the Index are Asian Pay Television Trust, Keppel Infrastructure Trust, OUE Hospitality Trust, CDL Hospitality Trusts and China Merchants Holdings (Pacific). Together, these five stocks currently maintain a 12-month dividend yield of 9.0%. Of the five above-mentioned stocks, three distribute dividends on a quarterly basis, and two on a semi-annual basis.

The FTSE ST Mid Cap Index comprises the companies below the top 70%, but within the top 90% of the Index Universe by full market capitalisation. The index is a free float adjusted market-capitalisation weighted index representing the performance of the mid-capitalised companies trading on the SGX Mainboard, which pass the size, free float, and liquidity screens. As of 30 Nov 2015, there were 49 constituents in the Index. The FTSE ST Mid Cap Index has a combined market capitalisation of S$105.6 billion, and generated year-to-date and three-year total returns of negative 6.4% and 0.9% respectively. The index currently maintains a dividend yield of 4.8%, 107 bps higher compared to the MSCI Asia ex Japan Mid Cap Index at 3.1%. The five highest-yielding stocks of the FTSE ST Mid Cap Index are Asian Pay Television Trust, Keppel Infrastructure Trust, OUE Hospitality Trust, CDL Hospitality Trusts and China Merchants Holdings (Pacific). These five stocks represent 7.2% of the Index, and maintained a 12-month dividend yield of 9.0% as of yesterday’s close. The table below details the five highest-yielding stocks of the FTSE ST Mid Cap Index. Click on each stock to visit its profile page on SGX StockFacts. Asian Pay Television Trust Asian Pay Television Trust owns, operates, and maintains pay-TV and broadband businesses in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The company provides basic cable TV, and premium digital cable TV services; and value-added services, such as broadband Internet access and cable telephony services, as well as premium digital television programming to households and businesses. It serves approximately 1.1 million homes. Keppel Infrastructure Trust Keppel Infrastructure Trust is a listed business trust, and invests in a diversified portfolio of core infrastructure assets located in jurisdictions with well-developed legal frameworks that support infrastructure investment. The portfolio consists of nine infrastructure businesses located across Singapore and Australia. OUE Hospitality Trust OUE Hospitality Trust invests, directly or indirectly, in a portfolio of income-producing real estate which is used primarily for hospitality and/or hospitality-related purposes, as well as real estate-related assets. Real estate used for hospitality purposes includes hotels, serviced residences, resorts and other lodging facilities, and may include commercial, entertainment, retail and leisure facilities. Properties used for hospitality-related purposes include retail and/or commercial assets. The asset portfolio consists of three hospitality properties located in Singapore. CDL Hospitality Trusts CDL Hospitality Trusts is stapled group comprising CDL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust and CDL Hospitality Business Trust, and invests in a portfolio of hospitality and/or hospitality-related income-producing real estate assets. It owns 15 hotels and 2 resorts across Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, The Maldives, Japan and the UK, which are valued at S$2.5 billion collectively. China Merchants Holdings (Pacific) China Merchants Holdings (Pacific) invests in, manages, and operates toll roads in the People’s Republic of China. The company operates through two segments, Toll Road Operations and Property Development. It currently operates eight toll roads totalling 567 kilometres, located in the Zhejiang province, Jiangxi Province, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Guizhou province. The company also provides management and technical services in toll road and other infrastructure related businesses. In addition, it is involved in the development of land, and the construction and sale of residential housing. Source: My Gateway Click here to see previous post topic related to dividend stocks Want to receive more frequent Trading Ideas in your Email or SMS? Open a Free Trading Account with us now! http://bit.ly/1gegCv0

SRS account help you save 2015 tax if you contribute before 31 Dec and what to invest using your SRS saving!

Did you know that you could enjoy some tax advantages in this process? This article takes you through what the Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) is about, and the tax benefits available if you choose to save for your retirement via this scheme.

What is the SRS?
It is a voluntary savings scheme introduced by the Government to encourage individuals like you to save more for retirement, above what you contribute to the Central Provident Fund (CPF).

Keys Benefits of participating in the SRS

·         Both you and your employer can contribute to your SRS account.

·         Contributions to SRS are eligible for tax relief if you are assessed as a tax resident.

·         You can invest the funds in your SRS account.

·         Investment gains are tax-free before withdrawal.

·         Only 50% of the withdrawals from SRS are taxable at retirement.

Is the SRS suitable for me?

The SRS is intended to help you save for your retirement. If you choose to withdraw your savings earlier than the statutory retirement age, you will have to pay tax on the full withdrawal and a penalty of 5%. Therefore, when considering whether to participate in the SRS, you should review your financial circumstances to ensure that you do not need to draw on your SRS savings until you reach the statutory retirement age.

How much tax savings can I have?

How do I participate in the SRS? 

You can open an SRS account in person at any branch of the Government-appointed SRS operators, as long as you are at least 18 years of age and not an un-discharged bankrupt or of unsound mind. Currently, the three SRS operators are DBS, OCBC and UOB. 

What can I invest my SRS savings in?

The SRS savings in your account can be invested in a variety of financial products, including those offered by financial institutions (product providers) other than your SRS operator. You should note however that the SRS scheme does not guarantee any specific rate of return on your investments. Your actual returns will depend entirely on the investment choices you make. Direct property investments are not allowed and certain life insurance products are subject to restrictions.

Example

Suppose you start contributing when you are 30 years old and save up to the contribution limit of $12,750 each year until you turn 62.

If you achieve a 5% annual rate of return through your investment choices, your savings could grow to $860,000 in your SRS account by the time you turn 62. However, if the performance of your investment is not favourable, you may incur losses.

In comparison, if you had kept your money in a savings account that offers an interest rate of 0.5% per annum, you would have accumulated about $400,000.

When to Contribute?

You and your employer may contribute to SRS at any time of the year and as often as you wish, subject to the maximum SRS contribution for the year. To be eligible for the tax relief, all contributions whether in cash or by cheque deposits must be made or cleared by 31 Dec of the year, or as specified by your SRS operator.

The maximum SRS contribution for a Singaporean/Singapore permanent resident and foreigner are $12,750 and $29,750 respectively in the year 2013.

Resource: Moneysense & iras.gov.sg

Things you need to do before 31 Dec 2015

Step 1: Check your eligibility

Step 2: Open an SRS account with any local banks DBS, OCBC, or UOB

Step 3: Deposit funds into your SRS account before 31 Dec 2014 to enjoy tax benefits for year 2014

Step 4: Inform us to Link your SRS account with your POEMS trading account 

Step 5: Invest your SRS saving in Dividend stocks, ETFs & Unit Trusts via POEMS trading account (DIY)

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Hong Kong-Shenzhen stock connect, You must know which ETFs will be benefited before they are linked ?

The share prices of mainland brokering houses surged recently due to the (HongKong-ShenZhen) HKSZ linkage news.

哪一只ETF可能将受益于香港 - 深圳连接？

In ETF perspective, we list down the following 3 ETFs which could potentially benefit from the connect - for your consideration.

我们列出了下列3只ETF供大家参考, 这3只ETF有可能受益于香港 - 深圳连接。

ETF Name: CSOP SZSE ChiNext ETF

Exchange: Hong Kong

Code/Symbol: 3147 

Underlying index: ShenZhen ChiNext Index

Current price: HKD12.58

ChiNext market provides an important platform for implementing the national strategy of independent innovation. It helps accelerate the transformation of economic development mode and galvanizes growth in emerging industries of strategic importance. 

In August 1999, the CPC Central Committee and the State Council proposed the establishment of a hi-tech board. In August 2000, with the approval of the State Council, the CSRC decided that SZSE took on the task of preparing for second board. After ten years of exploration, China’s second board market---ChiNext was inaugurated in Shenzhen on 23 October, 2009. As of 30 December, 2011, there were 281 companies listed on the ChiNext, of which 93% are hi-tech firms. The total market capitalization of ChiNext listed companies reached RMB 743.4 billion (USD 118 billion). IPO proceeds hit RMB 196.1 billion (USD 31.1 billion). Total trading value of ChiNext was RMB 1.9 trillion (USD 301.6 billion) in 2011.

In the past two years, ChiNext market has seen smooth operation and exhibited distinctive sectoral features. A group of innovative enterprises successfully raised funds through the capital market. Their exemplary and spillover effects have led to creation of a national SME support system. ChiNext Market promoted allocation of social funds to innovative businesses and emerging industries.

ETF Name: Market Vectors ChinaAMC SME-ChiNext ETF

Exchange: US

Code/Symbol: CNXT 

Underlying index: SME-ChiNext 100 Index

Current price: USD43.33

Tracks the performance of the 100 largest and most liquid China A-share stocks listed and trading on the Small and Medium Enterprise ("SME") Board and the ChiNext Board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.

ETF Name: ChinaAMC Hang Seng SmallCap Index ETF (New ETF)

Exchange: Hong Kong

Code/Symbol: 3157 

Underlying index: Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index

Current price: HKD24.05

The Index covers small cap stocks with market capitalisation rank below 95th percentile of the market capitalisation of the Hang Seng Composite Index, which strives to cover the top 95th percentile of the total market capitalisation of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

(Southbound beneficiary: Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index may potentially be included in the anticipated Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Scheme which may potentially attract inflows from mainland Chinese investors)

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Singapore Healthcare Index Chalked Up 19.6% Total Return in First 7 Months of 2015

SGX Healthcare Index Chalked Up 19.6% Total Return in First 7 Months of 2015

During the month of July, the SGX Healthcare Index declined 1.5% to take its year to date total return to 19.6%. The Index is made up of 29 Healthcare plays and includes two REITs and a Business Trust. On July 22, a new healthcare play, iX Biopharma, listed on the Catalist board. The stock closed 21.7% above its offer price on the first day of trading. As of Friday, the stock had moved to 9.8% below its offer price at 41.5 cents.

Singapore’s Healthcare Sector includes companies that provide hospital, clinical and ancillary services to providers of medical supplies, ranging from cleanroom attire to high-tech medical equipment and providers of pharmaceuticals, including western and traditional Chinese medicines. Providing a benchmark for the expanding sector, the SGX Healthcare Index is an indicative index computed by Singapore Exchange (SGX), and weightings of component stocks are capped at a maximum of 10% at each semi-annual rebalance so that it is better diversified across a range of companies. Due to the relative market capitalisations of the 29 securities, the six largest constituents currently account for approximately 60% of the index weight. These six stocks- namely,  IHH Healthcare Berhad, Raffles Medical Group, Haw Par Corporation, Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust, Tianjin Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Group Corporation and Biosensors International Group, were discussed in last month’s Market Update - Six Largest Stocks in SGX Healthcare Index Averaged Total Returns of 19% YTD (click here). The objective of the Index is to capture a broad representation of the healthcare segment, and complements the healthcare stocks under the two classification standards – Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) and Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB). These 29 components are categorised across sub-industries including healthcare equipment, healthcare supplies, healthcare distributors, healthcare services, healthcare facilities, pharmaceuticals, office services & supplies, and healthcare REITs. The charts below illustrates the performance of the Index on a total return basis since a base price of 1000 on 30 June 2011. The Index closed Friday at 2198.6. Largest Index Constituents in July The 20 largest healthcare plays are detailed in the table below. Please note that clicking on a stock name will take you to its relevant profile page on StockFacts. A total of 19 of these 20 stocks are included in the SGX Healthcare Index and make up the majority weighting of the Index. Source: SGX StockFacts (data as of 31 July 2015). *Please note not included in SGX Healthcare Index as stock was listed in July.  These stocks averaged a 3.7% decline over July, with the positive performances of three of the Index’s heavyweights accounting for the lesser decline of the Index at 1.5%. Other stocks that are included in the SGX Healthcare Index are Techcomp (Holdings), UG Healthcare Corporation, Singapore Medical Group, Vicplas International, AsiaMedic, Medtecs International Corporation, Suntar Eco-City, STAR Pharmaceutical, Pharmesis International and Pacific Healthcare Holdings. iX Biopharma was listed on Catalist last month. The stock closed Friday at 41.5 cents, 9.8% below the offer price and offer details can be found here. The company focuses on the development and commercialisation of innovative therapies for pain management and male erectile dysfunction. The Company leverages its patented sublingual drug delivery technology, WaferiXTM, to develop proprietary products that incorporate FDA-approved pharmacologically active compounds. The Group currently have three drugs under development – Wafermine™, Wafernyl™ and PheoniX™. The Group operates an integrated business model encompassing drug development, manufacturing and supply. Source: My Gateway Click here to see previous post topic related to dividend stocks Want to receive more frequent Trading Ideas in your Email or SMS? Open a Free Trading Account with us now! http://bit.ly/1gegCv0

Singapore stock dividend: Billionaire Plays with Dividend Yields Above 3%

There are currently 50 actively traded stocks listed on SGX with a market capitalisation of S$1 billion or more, that maintain an average dividend yield greater than or equal to 3.0%. The five best performers in terms of dividend-adjusted total returns in the year thus far were Yuexiu Property Company, Sheng Siong Group, SATS, First Real Estate Investment Trust, and Starhill Global REIT. In terms of indicative yields, the five best stocks were Asian Pay Television Trust, Venture Corporation, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, OUE Hospitality Trust, and China Merchants Holdings (Pacific).

There are currently 50 actively traded stocks listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) that have a market capitalisation of S$1 billion or more, and a dividend yield greater or equal to 3.0%. They averaged a 4.3% decline in terms of dividend-adjusted total return in the year thus far and a 1.1% fall over the last 12 months. The five best-performing stocks among the 50 averaged a 21.2% dividend-adjusted total return in the year-to-date. They were Yuexiu Property Company (+31.8%) , Sheng Siong Group (+24.0%), SATS (+18.7%), First Real Estate Investment Trust (+16.2%), and Starhill Global REIT (+14.7%). Conversely, the five least-performing stocks among the 50 were Sembcorp Industries, Sembcorp Marine, CapitaLand Commercial Trust, Jardine Cycle & Carriage, and OSIM International, which averaged a 15.5% decline. In terms of indicative dividend yields, the five best were Asian Pay Television Trust, Venture Corporation, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, OUE Hospitality Trust, and China Merchants Holdings (Pacific), with an average yield of 9.0%. Three of the highest-yielding stocks – Asian Pay Television Trust, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust and China Merchants Holdings (Pacific) – have significant geographical exposure to the greater China region. As highlighted in a previous Market Update last month, Asian Pay Television Trust, Hutchison Port Holdings, and OUE Hospitality Trust were also among five stocks that maintained the highest dividend yields (click hereto read more). The table below details the 50 stocks and is sorted by market capitalisation. Note that clicking on a stock name will take you to its relevant page on StockFacts. Source: My Gateway Click here to see previous post topic related to dividend stocks Want to receive more frequent Trading Ideas in your Email or SMS? Open a Free Trading Account with us now! http://bit.ly/1gegCv0.

Singapore Dividend Yields: Singapore Maintains Highest Dividend Yields in Asia !

The FTSE Singapore Index – used for country comparisons - maintains a dividend yield of 3.4%, which is the highest index yield among the region’s 11 indices which average a 2.3% yield. Ancillary to the Index, the FTSE Singapore Index lists 51 active stocks with dividend yields at or above 3% and market cap above S$1 billion. These 51 stocks averaged a 4.6% total return in the 2015 year through to 3 June.

FTSE Group provides an alternate Index series that enables international like-for-like comparisons of stock markets - this includes 11 Asian indices, which have performances expressed in total returns in US Dollars, while providing a monthly updates on dividend yields. These FTSE Countries Indices can be found on page 10 of the FTSE Asia Monthly Index Report – found here. As illustrated below, at the end of May, the FTSE Singapore Index maintained a yield of 3.41%, which was the highest among the 11 indices in Asia. Source: FTSE Group The FTSE Singapore Index dividend yield of 3.41% is more than 1.00% higher than the 2.32% average yield of the comparative FTSE Indices for Asia. The FTSE Singapore Index is a broader and much less known index than the Straits Times Index (STI), and a part of a global equity index series used for global comparisons. Due to the global equity index methodology, the FTSE Singapore Index does not include Jardine Matheson Holdings, Jardine Strategic Holdings and Hongkong Land. For a country’s index to be constructed and included in the FTSE Global Equity Index Series, it must have a minimum of three companies which pass all the eligibility criteria. The FTSE Singapore is made up of both large cap and mid cap stocks. Among these stocks, most are STI stocks and some are the largest stocks of the FTSE ST Mid Cap Index. The index also does not include secondary listings. The table below details the 11 FTSE Indices relevant to Asia and the number of constituents represented in each of the indices. Source: FTSE Group Billion Market Cap & Dividend Yields at 3% or Higher There are currently 51 stocks listed in Singapore that maintain a market capitalisation greater than S$1 billion with a dividend yield greater than or equal to 3.0%. Together the 51 stocks averaged a 4.6% total return in the 2015 year through to 3 June. The highest total returns among the 51 stocks in the year thus far were generated by Sheng Siong Group, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings), First REIT China Merchants Holdings (Pacific) and Mapletree Greater China Commercial Trust. These five stocks averaged a 20.8% total return in the year to date, whereas the five least performing stocks of the group averaged a 9.6% decline. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, Asian Pay Television Trust, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust, OUE Hospitality Trust and CDL Hospitality Trusts currently maintain the highest indicative yields. According to another market update from June 2014, Asian Pay Television Trust, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust and OUE Hospitality Trust also maintained the highest indicative yields this time last year (click here to view). The table below details the 51 stocks, sorted according to market capitalisation. Source: SGX (Data as of 3 June 2015) *yield based on latest distribution and annualised according to payment frequency Source: My Gateway Click here to see previous post topic related to dividend stocks Want to receive more frequent Trading Ideas in your Email or SMS? Open a Free Trading Account with us now! http://bit.ly/1gegCv0.

Singapore Business Trusts Averaged a Dividend Yield of 6.9%

• Following the completion of acquisition of Keppel Infrastructure Trust by CitySpring Infrastructure Trust on Monday, this brings the total number of Business Trusts listed on SGX to 10.
• CitySpring Infrastructure Trust (“CIT”) has been renamed “Keppel Infrastructure Trust” and the enlarged trust will adopt the existing CIT stock code of “A7RU”. In addition, the former Keppel Infrastructure Trust has been renamed “Crystal Trust” (SGX:LH4U) and will be delisted on Friday, 22nd May.
• The 10 Trusts have a combined market capitalisation of S$13.8 billion and averaged 8.8% price gain in the year-to-date. They also maintain an average dividend yield of 6.9%, with yields ranging from 12.0% for Rickmers Maritime to 0.3% for Indiabulls Properties Investment Trust.
• Keppel Infrastructure’s pipeline includes Keppel Merlimau Cogen, Changi Business Park, One-North, Mediapolis, and Woodlands Wafer Fab Park.

Business Trusts allow investors to have direct exposure to cashflow-generating assets, such as utilities, shipping or aircraft. The structure unitises big-ticket assets into liquid and affordable units which are traded on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), giving investors a new alternative to existing yield plays.

On Monday, CitySpring Infrastructure Management announced that CitySpring Infrastructure Trust (“CIT”) has completed the acquisition of the assets and liabilities of Keppel Infrastructure Trust (“KIT”), and the following actions have taken place effective from the date of this Announcement (click here to view):

1. CIT has acquired all the assets and liabilities held by KIT;
2. 1,326,319,374 Consideration CIT Units have been issued at the issue price of S$0.496 per Consideration CIT Unit as consideration for the Acquisition;
3. CIT has been renamed “Keppel Infrastructure Trust”;
4. Keppel Infrastructure Fund Management (“KIFM”) is appointed as the trustee-manager of the Enlarged Trust

The enlarged trust – Keppel Infrastructure Trust – will adopt the existing CIT stock code of “A7RU”. According to a recent company presentation, some of the key investment highlights of the enlarged trust include:

1. Acquisition of core infrastructure assets with long-term stable cash flows
2. Extend average life of distributions
3. Benefits from Keppel’s continued sponsorship

For more information, click here. In addition, the former Keppel Infrastructure Trust has been renamed Crystal Trust (SGX:LH4U) as of Monday and will be delisted on Friday, 22nd May.

The completion of the acquisition brings the total number of Business Trusts listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to 10. These 10 Trusts are categorised to five different sectors according to the Global Industrial Classification Standard (GICS®). More than half the combined market capitalisation of the Trusts are classified to the Industrials Sector, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Financials.

Source: SGX StockFacts (Data as of 19 May 2015)

Together, the 10 trusts have a combined market capitalisation of S$13.8 billion, and averaged 8.8% price gain in the year-to-date. This brings their average year-to-date and one-year return to 11.4% and 22.3% respectively. They also maintain an average yield of 6.9%, with yields ranging from 12.0% for Rickmers Maritime to 0.3% for Indiabulls Properties Investment Trust.

Details of the 10 Business Trusts are below.

Source: SGX StockFacts (Data as of 19 May 2015)

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Singapore REITs with Japan Exposure Average 6.4% Dividend Yield

Of the 28 Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) and six stapled trusts listed on SGX, eight have property exposure in Japan. These eight REITs have a combined market capitalisation of S$11.9 billion and maintain an average dividend yield of 6.4%. This is more than double the yield of the Singapore Fixed Income (SFI) Index at 3.01%. The five of the eight REITs that maintain the highest dividend yields are Ascendas Hospitality Trust (7.5%), Saizen Real Estate Investment Trust (6.7%), Ascott Residence Trust (6.5%), CDL Hospitality Trusts (6.5%) and Mapletree Logistics Trust (6.4%).

As noted in a recent market update (click here to view more), there are nine REITs with Mainland China Exposure listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), and they generated 6% total returns year-to-date. Besides Mainland China, Japan is another country that Singapore REITs have sizeable operations in. Of the 28 Real Estate Investment Trust (REITs) and six stapled trusts listed on SGX, eight have property exposure in Japan. Four of these eight trusts derive at least 10% of their revenue from Japan, while Saizen REIT, which is domiciled in Singapore and launched by Japan Regional Assets Manager Limited, attributes all its revenue to Japan. These eight REITs are also diversified in terms of their industry – using GICS ®, one is a Healthcare REIT, three are Hotel and Resort REITs, one is an Industrial REIT, two are Residential REITs, and another a Retail REIT. These eight REITs have a combined market capitalisation of S$11.9 billion, and maintain an average dividend yield of 6.4%, which is more than double that of the Singapore Fixed Income (SFI) Index at 3.01%. The five trusts that offer the highest dividend yields are Ascendas Hospitality Trust (7.5%), Saizen Real Estate Investment Trust( 6.7%), Ascott Residence Trust (6.5%), CDL Hospitality Trusts (6.5%) and Mapletree Logistics Trust (6.4%). They eight REITs generated an average price gain of 0.9% in the year thus far, with dividends boosting total returns to 3.8%. The five best-performers among the eight in terms of total returns year-to-date were Starhill Global REIT (+10.1%), Saizen Real Estate Investment Trust (+4.9%), Ascendas Hospitality Trust (+4.4%), Frasers Hospitality Trust (+3.1%) and Mapletree Logistics Trust (+3.0%). The table below details the eight REITs sorted by market capitalisation. Source: SGX StockFacts (Data as of 13 May 2015) Mapletree Logistics Trust Mapletree Logistics Trust was listed in 2005 and Singapore’s first listed Asia-focused logistics REIT. On its website, Mapletree Logistics Trust, note they have logistics real estate assets in Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, China, Malaysia and Vietnam. A presentation of the REIT’s 4Q and 2015 Financial Year 2015 (which ended 31 March) results can be found here. For the 2015 Financial Year Distributions Per Unit (DPU) rose 2% year on year to 7.50 cents. Property assets in Japan include: Aichi Miyoshi Centre in Miyoshi, Aichi, Chubu Atsugi Centre in Aiko, Kanagawa, Kanto Ayase Centre in Ayase, Kanagawa, Kanto Eniwa Centre in Eniwa, Hokkaido Funabashi Centre in Funabashi, Chiba, Kanto Gyoda Centre in Gyoda, Saitama, Kanto Hiroshima Centre in Hiroshima, Chugoku Iruma Centre in Iruma, Saitama, Kanto Iwatsuki Centre in Saitama, Kanto Kashiwa Centre in Kashiwa, Chiba, Kanto Kyotanabe Centre in Kyotanabe, Kyoto, Kansai Kyoto Centre in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto, Kansai Mizuhomachi Centre in Nishitama, Tokyo, Kanto Mokurenji Centre in Iruma, Saitama, Kanto Moriya Centre in Moriya, Ibaraki, Kanto Ascott Residence Trust Ascott REIT was listed in 2006 and was the first pan-Asian serviced residence listed REIT. As noted on their website, Ascott Residence Trust has real estate assets in Australia, Belgium, China, France, Germany,  Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, The Philippines, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom and Vietnam. A presentation of the REIT’s first quarter of the 2015 financial year can be found here. Property assets in Japan include: Citadines Karasuma-Gojo in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Citadines Shinjuku in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Somerset Azabu East in Minato-ku, Tokyo, Best Western Shinjuku Astina Tokyo Hotel in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 19 rental housing properties are located in eight wards in Tokyo; Roppongi, Shinjuku, Bunkyo, Meguro, Setagaya, Nakano, Suginami, Nerima and Taito Ku, 12 rental housing properties are located in six cities of Japan; Fukuoka, Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima, Saga and Kyoto. Starhill Global REIT Starhill Global REIT was listed in 2005, and is a Singapore-based REIT investing primarily in real estate used for retail and office purposes, both in Singapore and overseas. As noted on their website, Starhill Global REIT has real estate assets in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China and Japan. A recent results presentation of the REIT can be found here. Property assets in Japan include: Daikanyama in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Ebisu Fort in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Harajyuku Secondo in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Nakameguro Place in Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Roppongi Terzo in Minato-ku, Tokyo. CDL Hospitality Trusts CDL Hospitality Trusts, through its subsidiaries, operates as a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT). It invests in a portfolio of hospitality and hospitality related real estate assets. The company has elected to be taxed as a REIT. As a REIT, it would not be subject to corporate income tax on 90% of its net income that is distributed to shareholders. CDL Hospitality Trusts was founded in 2006 and is based in Singapore, Singapore. As noted on their website, CDL Hospitality Trusts has real estate assets in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, The Maldives and Japan. A recent results presentation of the REIT’s first quarter of the 2015 financial year can be found here. Property assets in Japan include: Hotel MyStays Asakusabashi in Tokyo, Hotel MyStays Kamata in Tokyo. Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust invests primarily in the real estate properties and related assets in the Asia Pacific region. The company’s properties are used primarily for healthcare and/or healthcare-related purposes, including hospitals and healthcare facilities, as well as real estate and/or real estate assets used in connection with healthcare research, education, and the manufacture or storage of drugs, medicine, and other healthcare goods and devices. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Singapore, Singapore. As noted on their website, Parkway Life REIT has real estate assets in Singapore, Japan and Malaysia. A recent results presentation of the REIT can be found here. Property assets in Japan include: Sawayaka Sakurakan in Akita, Senior Chonaikai Makuhari Kan in Chiba, P-Life Matsudo in Chiba, Amille Nakasyo in Okayama, Sawayaka Niihamakan in Ehime, Sawayaka Minatokan in Niigata, Sawayaka Seaside Toba in Mie, Excellent Tenpaku Garden Hills in Aichi, 12 real estate properties in Osaka, 10 real estate properties in Fukuoka, 4 real estate properties in Hokkaido, 3 real estate properties in Hyogo 3 real estate properties in Kanagawa, 3 real estate properties in Saitama. Frasers Hospitality Trust Frasers Hospitality Trust operates as a hotel and serviced residence trust. Its portfolio consists of 12 hospitality properties comprising 6 hotels and 6 serviced residences with a total of 1,928 hotel rooms and 842 serviced residence units located in Singapore, Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Malaysia. The company is based in Singapore. As noted on their website, Frasers Hospitality Trust has real estate assets in Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Australia and the United Kingdom. A recent results presentation of the REIT can be found here. The property asset in Japan is Ana Crowne Plaza in Kobe, Hyogo. Ascendas Hospitality Trust Ascendas Hospitality Trust is a stapled group comprising Ascendas Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust and Ascendas Hospitality Business Trust. The trust invests, directly or indirectly, in a diversified portfolio of income-producing real estate used predominantly for hospitality purposes located across Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as real estate related assets in connection with the foregoing. Ascendas Hospitality Trust was launched in July 2012, and is domiciled in Singapore. A recent result presentation of the REIT can be found here. As noted on their website, Ascendas Hospitality Trust has real estate assets in Australia, China, Japan and Singapore. Property assets in Japan include: Osaka Namba Washington Hotel Plaza in Osaka, Hotel Sunroute Ariake and Oakwood Apartments Ariake Tokyo in Tokyo. Saizen Real Estate Investment Trust Saizen Real Estate Investment Trust is a real estate investment trust launched by Japan Regional Assets Manager Limited. The fund is managed by Japan Residential Assets Manager Limited. The fund invests in residential properties of Japan. It primarily invests in real estate primarily for residential and residential-related purposes, and real estate-related assets. Saizen Real Estate Investment Trust was formed on 27 September 2007 and is domiciled in Singapore. A recent result presentation of the REIT can be found here. As noted on their website, Saizen REIT has 136 real estate assets in 14 cities of Japan. Property assets in Japan include: Matsukaze Building in Hakodate, Taisei Building III in Oita, Gardenia Kurashiki in  Kurashiki, 35 real estate assets in Sapporo, 19 real estate assets in Sendai, 18 real estate assets in Hiroshima, 18 real estate assets in Kitakyushu, 16 real estate assets in Kumamoto, 10 real estate assets in Fukuoka, 4 real estate assets in Kagoshima, 4 real estate assets in Tokyo, 3 real estate assets in Morioka, 3 real estate assets in Koriyama, 3 real estate assets in Niigata. Source: My Gateway Click here to see previous post topic related to dividend stocks Want to receive more frequent Trading Ideas in your Email or SMS? Open a Free Trading Account with us now! http://bit.ly/1gegCv0.