Hong Kong And China REITs Climb On China’s Relaxed Covid Stance
The best-performing REITs was Yuexiu REIT, which climbed 41.5% in November. CapitaLand China Trust rose 20.3%.
By Patrick Ma, Director, Listed Products and Research, Admiral Investments
Dec 3, 2020 – Hong Kong and China REITs led gains in Asia Pacific in November after the
Chinese government relaxed Covid controls and provided some funding support for its distressed real estate developers.
REITs with China exposure gained grounds. The best-performing REITs was Yuexiu REIT, which climbed 41.5% in the month. CapitaLand China Trust rose 20.3%
Overall, sentiment was supported by softening inflation numbers. The US Consumer Price Index was 7.7% in October, less than the 7.9% that analysts had expected and down from 8.2% in the year through September. In November, the US Fed indicated a slower pace of rate increase for the upcoming FOMC in December, which raised expectations of a “softer” monetary tightening or a “Fed pivot.” The USD and US treasury weakened alongside US treasury rates while equity markets strengthened
Global REITs rallied alongside global equities but still underperforming the global equities
Looking forward, a continuing weak USD should be positive for global REITs.
