Global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Market Strategic Research Report

Scope of the Report

REITs, also known as "Real Estate Investment Trust Fund", refer to the trust fund management company by issuing circulated and transferable income certificates to public investors. Raise funds and invest the raised funds in real estate assets developed, operated and managed by professional property management agencies, so as to collect stable cash flow income, and finally invest comprehensive income in proportion to the income certificate held by investors A financial innovation product allocated to investors.

Essentially, on the one hand, REITs are a kind of asset securitization product. The daily operation and management of the property is carried out through a professional property management agency. The rental income generated by the property is distributed to the shareholders of REITs in the form of dividends. Thus, the shareholders of REITs can obtain long-term stable rental income while enjoying property appreciation income. On the other hand, REITs are a kind of trust investment fund, which collects the funds of public investors and is managed by professional institutions. The funds are used to purchase the funds held by the original equity holders.

Commercial properties or infrastructure assets, including commercial properties including office buildings, commercial retail, hotels, apartments, logistics and industrial plants, etc. Infrastructure assets include highways, sewage treatment, waste incineration, hydro/wind/photovoltaic power generation, etc.

From the perspective of investors, the investment value of REITs is mainly reflected in three aspects: First, there is no threshold on the capital side, that is, when REITs are issued in the primary market, the capital side will be divided into numerous shares to attract investors to purchase. There are fewer restrictions on investors and lower thresholds, which can cover all kinds of investors to the maximum. The second is the stable dividend distribution. For investors, REITs are very good value-added and value-preserving investment products. This is mainly based on the asset side. REITs have selected the most value-added and value-preserving objects, that is, real estate assets as the investment target. On the one hand, there are stable rents as cash flow during operation, which can bring stable income to investors. On the other hand, when properties are sold, they can bring value-added income to investors, allowing many small and medium-sized investors to share in the real estate industry. A piece of cake in profit is also one of the concepts of REITs. Third, REITs are very liquid and can be listed/circulated on the open market. Investors can quickly realize their share of REITs in the market like selling stocks.

From the perspective of financiers, the advantages of REITs are mainly reflected in: First, it is conducive to improving financing efficiency. The financing amount of the issuance of REITs is much higher than that of applying for bank mortgages; second, the issuance of REITs can optimize the financial statements of the original stakeholders. The essence of REITs is the sale of properties, and the act of selling can confirm the income brought by the original equity holder’s asset appreciation. On the income statement, the value-added income between the original equity holder’s book cost and the fair value can be realized to achieve optimized profits. The effect of the table indicators; again, the structural stratification and credit enhancement measures in REITs can effectively reduce the financing costs of enterprises; finally, as a relatively high-end product in the real estate finance field, coupled with the current number of REITs issued on the market, there are not many. Once an enterprise successfully issues REITs products, it will not only increase its reputation, but also help establish the enterprise"s innovative image in the capital market and build a high-quality brand.

China key players of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) include CITIC Securities, GSUM Fund Management, Hengtai Securities, Huatai Securities, Everbright and China Merchants Securities, etc. Top three players occupy for a share about 36%. In terms of product, Equity REIT is the largest segment, with a share over 80%. In terms of application, Retail property is the largest market, with a share over 37%.

This report presents a comprehensive overview of the global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market, covering market size and forecast, segmentation by product type and application, competitive landscape, leading players and regional and country-level outlook.

Segment by Type

• Equity REIT
• Mortgage REIT
• Hybrid REIT

Segment by players, this report covers

• CITIC Securities
• GSUM Fund Management
• Ping An Securities
• Hengtai Securities
• Huatai Securities
• Shenzhen Capital Group
• Everbright
• China Merchants Securities
• Shenwan Hongyuan Securities
• CICC Fund
• TF Securities

Segment by Application

• Retail property
• Real Estate & Apartment
• Office property
• Hotel
• Infrastructure
• Other

Who Can Use This Report?

This report is written for decision-makers who need a clear, data-backed view of the global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) market:

• Manufacturers, suppliers and solution providers benchmarking their position and planning product, capacity and go-to-market strategy
• Distributors, channel partners and end users in Retail property, Real Estate & Apartment, Office property evaluating demand and sourcing options
• Investors, financial analysts and consultants assessing growth opportunities, competitive dynamics and M&A potential
• Government agencies, industry associations and research institutions tracking industry developments and policy impact