Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have several ways to raise capital to purchase properties:

Equity offerings: REITs can raise capital by issuing new shares of stock to the public in an initial public offering (IPO) or follow-on offering. This allows them to raise a large amount of capital quickly, but it can also dilute the value of existing shares.

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The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is the main stock exchange of the Philippines. It is a securities exchange where stocks, bonds, and other securities are traded. The PSE was established in 1927 and is located in Taguig City, Philippines. It is home to more than 250 listed companies and its main index is the PSEi, which tracks the performance of the top 30 companies listed on the exchange.

The PSE operates under the oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines, which is responsible for ensuring that the stock market operates in a fair and transparent manner. The PSE provides various services to its members, including market data, trading and settlement systems, and investor education.

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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have several characteristics that make them a unique and potentially superior asset class compared to other investments such as stocks, bonds, and commodities. Some of the key benefits of REITs include:

High Dividend Yields: REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their net income to shareholders as dividends, which can provide investors with a steady stream of income.

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Dividend yield is the ratio of dividends paid per share to the stock price. Focusing solely on the dividend yield when it comes to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) may not be the best approach for several reasons:

The dividend yield can fluctuate: REITs are subject to fluctuations in interest rates, economic conditions, and the overall performance of the real estate market and stock market. Dividend yields can fluctuate daily as a result and it is important to assess whether a lower dividend yield actually translates to lower quarterly dividends received. A lower yield could have happened because the stock price increased – and that is not a bad thing!

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The law creating the Philippine Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is Republic Act 9856, also known as the “Real Estate Investment Trust Act of 2009”. The law was passed by the Philippine Congress and signed into law by then-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on December 22, 2009. However, it wasn’t until the revised guidelines from the SEC, under President Duterte in 2020, were released that it really took off.

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