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The Role of Taiwan REITs in Investment Portfolios

Author/s: Hsu Wen Peng, Graeme Newell

Date Published: 1/01/2012

Published in: Volume 18 - 2012 Issue 1 (pages 67 - 80)

Abstract

REITs in Taiwan (T-REITs) have been an important property investment vehicle in Taiwan since 2005. This paper assess the significance, risk-adjusted performance and portfolio diversification benefits of T-REITs in a mixed-asset portfolio in Taiwan over 2005-2011. Whilst T-REITs under-performed the construction shares sector in Taiwan, they provided portfolio diversification benefits, with enhanced risk-adjusted returns, enhanced diversification benefits and a significant role in the mixed-asset portfolio in the post-GFC period. The key strategic issues for the ongoing strategic development of the T-REIT market are identified; particularly relating to the size and growth opportunities for T-REITs.

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Keywords

Asia Reits - Portfolio Diversification - Post-Gfc Performance - Risk-Adjusted Returns - T-Reits - Taiwan

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