Axis-REIT’s growth play highlights tenant risk


Axis Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Axis-REIT) decision to purchase an industrial property in Port Klang without a tenant lined up does raise eyebrows.

Yield-focused investors, who typically buy into REITs for their dependable distributions, are unlikely to be pleased.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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