Important investment market development: Selective approach in dividend-investing. Analysis for investors across forex, equities, and alternative assets.
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- PETALING JAYA: Dividend investing on Bursa Malaysia is facing a reality check, as geopolitical tensions, tax changes and shifting interest rate expectations challenge the notion of “safe” yield plays
- Traditional dividend havens such as real estate investment trusts (REITs), banks and consumer staples are coming under pressure, leading investors to rethink where resilience truly lies
- The Middle East conflict, which has pushed up oil prices and inflation expectations, has complicated the outlook for interest rates, while a recent change in Malaysia’s tax treatment of REIT distribut
- Analysts said the current environment calls for a selective approach to dividend- investing
- Rather than relying on traditional high-yield sectors, they say investors should prioritise companies with durable cash flows, strong balance sheets and the ability to navigate both policy shifts and
- Tradeview Capital portfolio manager Neoh Jia Man said REITs have historically been among the most stable dividend-paying instruments, but recent policy changes have altered their appeal
- Source: Selective approach in dividend-investing
Investment Implications
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Published by Tophedgefunds on March 25, 2026. Source: Selective approach in dividend-investing
