S-REITs ETFs

S-REIT ETFs — diversified exposure in one ticker

S-REIT ETFs bundle a basket of Singapore REITs into a single SGX-listed instrument. They're a straightforward way to get diversified exposure to the S-REIT sector without picking individual names, and they typically distribute the underlying REIT dividends through to unitholders (usually quarterly or semi-annually).

The five SGX-listed S-REIT ETFs

• CLR — Lion-Phillip S-REIT ETF, the largest by AUM, weighted toward well-established S-REITs
• SRT — CSOP iEdge S-REIT Leaders Index ETF, tracks a curated index of top S-REITs
• CFA — NikkoAM-StraitsTrading Asia ex-Japan REIT ETF, broader Asia REIT exposure (not pure S-REIT)
• GRN — UOB Asia-Pacific Green REIT ETF, ESG/green-property tilt across the region
• BYJ — Phillip SGX APAC Dividend Leaders REIT ETF, dividend-focused APAC REIT exposure

When an ETF makes sense over direct REITs

• Simplicity — one buy, one line item on your CDP statement, no need to track 30+ individual reporting cycles
• Automatic rebalancing — the ETF manager handles index changes, corporate actions, and rights issues
• Small ticket size — you can gain S-REIT exposure with $100–$200 rather than building a 5–10 REIT portfolio
• Regular investing (DCA) — easier to dollar-cost-average into one ETF than to rebalance a basket of individual REITs

Watch-outs

• Expense ratio — ETFs charge an annual management fee (typically 0.3–0.6% p.a.) that direct REIT ownership does not incur
• Price vs NAV — ETFs can trade at a small premium or discount to their underlying NAV; check the price/NAV column on the ETF cards above before buying
• Concentration — an S-REIT ETF is still 100% real estate; ETFs do not diversify sector risk, only single-name risk
• Distribution frequency — ETFs typically distribute quarterly or semi-annually, sometimes with a slight lag vs the underlying REITs

Related pages

• S-REITs Overview — the underlying REITs these ETFs invest in
• Compare S-REITs — useful for cross-checking an ETF's top holdings

ETF holdings, NAV, and expense ratios are compiled from the fund managers' official pages and updated periodically. Confirm current holdings on the ETF manager's website before making investment decisions.