About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of rising interest rates on banks and Reits, exploring strategies for maintaining a resilient income portfolio.

The high-yield trade is fracturing. As higher-for-longer rates lift banks' fortunes, Reits face a triple threat: narrowing yield spreads, soaring debt costs, and depressed valuations. Is your income portfolio resilient? Howie Lim speaks to RHB experts to discuss this growing divergence, revealing the crucial metrics (beyond yield) and tactical moves you need now to navigate uncertainty and secure superior returns. Synopsis: Every Monday, The Business Times breaks down useful financial tips. Highlights: 01:02 Reits' triple threat: how rising rates hit 03:56 What higher for longer means for both 06:02 Banks as a proxy for economic growth 12:51 Divergence is cyclical 16:25 Defensive Reits and sub-sectors --- Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to btpodcasts@sph.com.sg. --- Written and hosted by: Howie Lim (howielim@sph.com.sg) With Vijay Natarajan, research analyst and Shekhar Jaiswal, head of equity research, RHB Bank Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro Produced by: Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times , SPH Media --- Follow BT Money Hacks podcasts every Monday: Channel: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks Amazon: bt.sg/mham…

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