Looking to invest in Reits? Here's what to know to reap returns

Amid rising inflation and supply chain worries, Reits in Singapore have remained fairly resilient. And as retail and hospitality sectors revive, here's why these real estate investment trusts deserve a look.

Singapore Reits have remained pretty resilient even as US equity and bond markets have wobbled due to rising inflation. ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG
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Inflation in the US stood at a 40-year high in April, prompting the Federal Reserve to raise rates by half a percentage point to a range of 0.75 to 1 per cent last week.

As markets digest the impact of the rate hike and of more to come, one area that might see an impact will be real estate investment trusts (Reits), a popular investment vehicle in Singapore.

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