10 Things You Need to Know About REITs Today
Happy hump day! Here are 10 stories you need to read to get yourself caught up on the latest in the REIT world.
1. Despite previous optimism over Mexican REITs, Credit Suisse analysts are facing a possible decline due to a pending interest rate hike. [Bloomberg]
2. The Chinese market is throwing everyone off. Investors may turn their sights onto broader Utility ETFs. [Nasdaq]
3. As we enter the latter part of the cycle, real estate managers are raking in the cash by privatizing REITs. [Pensions & Investments]
4. Healthcare and senior housing REIT CareTrust has released its 2015 and 2016 guidance numbers, which includes a pending $175M investment into the Liberty portfolio. [MW]
5. Care Capital Properties' stock comes back with a 7.3% dividend yield. Its industry is worth $120B and publicly traded REITs own less than 20% of it. [Forbes]
6. REIT stocks are falling due to a shaky global economy. Investors are shying away. [WSJ]
7. However, net lease activity could draw investors near REITs—if marketed correctly. [GS]
8. Have you ever thought about investing in timber REITs? [Seeking Alpha]
9. We can't forget about Canada, which is now in a recession. How are REITs doing up in the Great White North? [Forbes]
10. Bob Johnson, CEO of the American College of Financial Services, calms our nerves by explaining why a Fed interest rate hike might offer a "haven for investors." [The Street]
