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Transactions made:
- Added 2,000 units of Mapletree Industrial Trust at $2.39
- Added 500 units of Keppel Corp at $5.66
- Added 500 units of Keppel Corp at $5.40
February was an exciting month as I made three purchase transactions and the local banks released their results announcing dividends increase. DBS even announced special dividends. Companies such as Wilmar, Raffles Medical and even Comfortdelgro announced dividends increase. This is getting so exciting. At the same time, I am mindful that we cannot celebrate too early as we will not know how the full year will be. But these increase in dividends will help mitigate the decrease in dividends announced by REITS.
Whether the USA Fed Bank cut interest rates this year or in 2024 or even later, my personal view is that I am well positioned to ride this out. If interest rate remains high, banks will continue to earn high profit through NIM. On the other hand, if interest rate is cut and low, REITS borrowing cost and gearing will trend downwards. So having a diversified portfolio is important.
As I was reviewing my portfolio, I was surprised that Mapletree Industrial Trust (MINT) accounted for 14% of my portfolio. I need to watch what I purchase next. But frankly speaking, MINT still looks so attractive . Moreover, I participated in MINT's Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP), opting for partial shares and cash. I am also likely to opt for Lendlease's DRP. I hope there is an opportunity for me to add to Ascendas REIT, MLT and ST Eng in the near future.
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Dividends received* during the month: $39.80 (Suntec Reit)
Total dividends received in 2023: $39.80
Average dividends per month^: $3.32
Total Portfolio Market Value: $339,541.57
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