The stock market has long been a popular choice for investors to place their money. While buying stocks is a well-known form of investing, not everyone is aware that doing so also counts as an investment. Real estate has lower risk, higher returns, and greater diversification than stocks, making it a viable alternative in the…
Executives bullish on Philippine REIT market It is an “exciting time” for the Philippine real estate investment trust (REIT) market, with the pipeline of initial public offerings (IPO) expected to heat up in the near future, according to top company executives. At a forum hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Friday, REIT executives said the Philippines has the potential to have…
REIT getting bigger, wider In my previous columns on real estate investment trust (REIT), I mentioned that the successful launch of REITs in the Philippines bodes well for the property market and the Philippine economy in general. For one, it places the Philippines at par with other Asian economies that have fully developed capital…
“Our quality of life depends on the choices that we make every day.” -Anonymous- Investing in Stock Market and REITs are too overwhelming. With so much information to learn about Stock Market and REITS, sometimes we felt discouraged to push through on our investing journey. Now that REITs are still young, many finance professionals will…
