--- title: "Invest in REITs to boost your passive income" description: "Own a piece of Singapore's real estate to build a portfolio for recurring returns" keywords: "Longbridge, Longbridge Securities, Singapore brokerage, MAS regulated, Hong Kong stocks, U.S. stocks, Singapore stocks, ETFs, REITs, warrants, LongbridgeAI, commission-free trading, SGX, HKEX" canonical: https://longbridge.com/sg/en/invest-reits.md locale: en region: sg alternates: zh-CN: https://longbridge.com/sg/zh-CN/invest-reits.md zh-HK: https://longbridge.com/sg/zh-HK/invest-reits.md type: FinancialService tags: - reits - singapore-reits - passive-income - dividends updated_at: 2026-06-09T10:29:05.790Z --- > Own a piece of Singapore's real estate to build a portfolio for recurring returns ## Navigation See: *** # Invest in REITs to boost your passive income ## 3 key benefits of REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) ### Boost passive income Generate dividends through income-generating real estate without the hassle of direct property ownership, which requires large upfront capital. ### Geographic and sector diversification Real estate exposure across geographies and high-growth sectors such as Data Centres, Logistics, Healthcare and Suburban Retail. ### Tax exemption Dividends from REITs are mostly tax-free for individuals in Singapore. ## Why invest in REITs with Longbridge? ### Lifetime $0 commission^ Maximize your dividends with $0 commission^. Keep more of your passive income by eliminating high transactional costs on each trade you make. ### LongbridgeAI Filter market noise and complexities with your 24/7 intelligent analyst. Get instantly personalised summaries on trends, market shifts and more to make informed decisions. ### Cash Plus Earn additional returns on idle cash and dividends in your account, while maintaining instant liquidity to make your next trade. ^Other fees apply. [Start enjoying lifetime $0 commission^ today](https://longbridge.com/sg/en/download.md) ## Frequently asked questions ### Q: Is it truly $0 commission^ to invest in REITs on Longbridge? A: Yes! Longbridge offers lifetime $0 commission^ for all Singapore-listed REITs and stocks. You only pay a competitive platform fee (0.03% per order, min. S$0.99) and the prevailing statutory SGX fees. This makes Longbridge one of the most cost-effective platforms in Singapore, especially for investors who use a Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) strategy. ### Q: What are REITs? A: A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a corporatized investment vehicle that owns, operates, or finances income-generating real estate. REITs allow individual investors to earn a share of the income produced through commercial real estate ownership without actually having to go out and buy, manage, or finance properties themselves. ### Q: How do I invest in REITs? A: Investing in REITs is as simple as buying a stock. Because REITs are listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), you can buy and sell them instantly during market hours through the Longbridge app. **Start your investment journey in 3 simple steps:** 1. **Register in Minutes:** Download the Longbridge app [here](https://longbridge.com/sg/en/download.md) and sign up using Singpass for instant and secure identity verification. 2. **Fund Your Account:** Transfer SGD instantly via DDA (Direct Debit Authorization), FAST bank transfer or via PayNow with no hidden deposit fees. 3. **Place Your First Trade:** Use LongbridgeAI to research your favorite REITs and tap "Buy"—all with $0 commission^. ### Q: How do I receive my REIT dividends? A: Dividends are credited directly to your Longbridge trading account in the currency they are distributed (typically SGD). You can track pending and historical payments under the "Portfolio" tab. If you have Cash Plus enabled, your idle cash from these dividends will be automatically invested into yield-generating money market funds the moment they arrive. ### Q: Are REIT dividends taxable? A: For individual investors, distributions from Singapore-listed REITs are generally exempt from Singapore income tax. Since Longbridge operates as a "Nominee/Custodial" account, we handle the administrative processing of these distributions so you receive the net amount due to you without extra tax paperwork. ### Q: Can I use Longbridge to invest in REITs using my CPF or SRS funds? A: Currently, Longbridge only supports cash trading for Singapore REITs. While we are continuously expanding our features, investing via CPF (Central Provident Fund) or SRS (Supplementary Retirement Scheme) is not supported at this time. ### Q: How does LongbridgeAI help me make informed decisions on REITs? A: Our proprietary LongbridgeAI analyzes complex financial data to give you instant insights. It summarizes a REIT's Distribution Per Unit (DPU) history, occupancy rates, and more, into easy-to-read charts. It also monitors market sentiment and news, so you're always alerted to interest rate changes or property acquisitions that could impact your yield. ^Other fees apply. ## Related Pages * [Invest in Singapore stocks to open your gateway to ASEAN and beyond](https://longbridge.com/sg/en/invest-sg-stocks.md) * [Invest in US, HK or SG ETFs to gain exposure across multiple industries](https://longbridge.com/sg/en/invest-etfs.md) * [Invest in Hong Kong stocks to unlock one of Asia's top financial markets](https://longbridge.com/sg/en/invest-hk-stocks.md) * [Trade Warrants to unlock the market's full potential at a fraction of the cost](https://longbridge.com/sg/en/trade-warrants.md) * [Invest](https://longbridge.com/sg/en/invest.md) * [Invest — Products](https://longbridge.com/sg/en/invest/products.md) * [Download](https://longbridge.com/sg/en/download.md)