Prologis

American Tower

Equinix

Welltower

Digital Realty Trust

Simon Property Group

Public Storage

Realty Income Corp

Crown Castle International

CBRE Group

Vanguard Real Estate ETF

VNQ tracks a market-cap-weighted index of companies involved in the ownership and operation of real estate in the United States.

CubeSmart

Extra Space Storage

National Storage Affiliates Trust

Global Self Storage

Self-storage REITs have returned 7.27% this year, outperforming the REIT average and the S&P 400 and 600 indexes. Publicly traded REITs own only 20% of the total square footage in the US storage facilities, leaving room for growth by acquisition. This article examines the Self-Storage REIT sector, to identify the best poised self-storage REIT to deliver outperformance over the next 2 to 5 years.

Picking A Winner In Self-Storage REITs

JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Real Estate ETF

Fidelity MSCI Real Estate ETF

First Trust S&P REIT Index Fund

iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF

Pacer Benchmark Industrial Real Estate SCTR ETF

iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF

Invesco KBW Premium Yield Equity REIT ETF

VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF

NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF

Nuveen Short-Term REIT ETF

US Diversified Real Estate ETF

Invesco Active US Real Estate

ProShares Short Real Estate

iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF

iShares Residential Real Estate ETF

IQ US Real Estate Small Cap ETF

SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF

Schwab U.S. REIT ETF

Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF

Pacer Funds Trust-Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate Sector ETF

iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF

Virtus Real Asset Income ETF

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

Wall Street experts differ in their outlooks for America's housing market.  Wharton professor Jeremy Siegel, real estate tycoon Jeff Greene, and others have warned that home prices will drop, while others like "Shark Tank" star Barbara Corcoran are more optimistic.

Wall Street is divided on the outlook for US house prices. Here's what 6 experts have recently said.

Blackstone Group

Blackstone Mortgage Trust

Annaly Capital

Mortgage REITs lure a lot of investors with their 10%+ dividend yields. But these high yields come with significant risks. Over time, mREITs have earned very poor returns for their shareholders, and I explain why.

The Dark Side Of Mortgage REITs

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have become an increasingly popular investment option for those looking to diversify their portfolio and gain exposure to the U.S. real estate market. With the rise of real estate ETFs, investors now have more options than ever before to invest in REITs and gain exposure to the U.S.

A Comprehensive Comparison of Top U.S. Real Estate ETFs

ALPS Active REIT ETF

Where lies the future of the real estate sector? Yes, it's facing challenges to its commercial side as remote work puts an end to office buildings' hustle and bustle.

The Active Real Estate ETF Nearing a Key Buy Signal

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3x Shares

Direxion Daily Real Estate Bear 3x Shares

Nuveen Real Estate Income Fund

Neuberger Berman Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc

Cohen And Steers Total Return Realty Fund

Cohen & Steers Reit And Preferred Income Fund Inc

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund

Seven Hills Realty Trust

ProShares UltraShort Real Estate

ProShares Ultra Real Estate

In recent years, specialized technology-adjacent property types such as towers, data centers and industrial have gained prominence in the real estate market due to changes in consumer behavior, technological advancements, and their critical role in supporting the modern economy. The REIT universe looks much different today, appropriately reflecting the changes that are happening all around us. REITs are not just constrained to malls and offices; quite the contrary, the REIT sector is a dynamic one, with exposure to both secular growth dynamics and sources of bulwark stability.

REITs: Ever Changing, Ever Valuable

Global Medical REIT

Whitestone REIT

It appears that we are at or near the peak in interest rates for this cycle. The main reason most REITs have been pummeled so much is the sharp increase in interest rates. We highlight a handful of REITs that should soar if and when interest rates decline.

It's The Perfect Time In The Interest Rate Cycle To Buy REITs

Ares Capital

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Blackstone Secured Lending Fund

Credit Suisse

SPDR S&P Bank ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

BDCs offer passive income investors well-diversified portfolios and large dividends along with several other attractive benefits. A trillion-dollar manager recently made some very bullish comments about BDCs and explained why they are investing so heavily in them. We share some of our top BDC picks that offer sustainable 10%+ yields.

Trillion Dollar Manager Says Buy BDCs: Our Top 10%+ Yielding Picks

Alexandria Real Estate Equities

iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

Many investors are buying Treasuries instead of REITs. I believe that this is a mistake and explain why. I highlight one of my favorite opportunities to buy today.

Why REITs Should Pummel Treasuries

Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF

SPDR Bloomberg International Treasury Bond ETF

VanEck J.P Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF

WisdomTree Continuous Commodity Index Fund

VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF 

SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF

Invesco International Corporate Bond ETF

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF

Nearly all major asset classes experienced gains in the week through June 2, except for commodities, which saw a fractional decline. Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund rose 3.4% last week, marking its first weekly increase in over a month.

U.S. REITs Led Last Week's Broad-Based Rallies In Global Markets

Real estate ETFs have become a popular investment option for investors who want to gain exposure to the real estate market without owning physical properties. However, with some experts predicting a real estate recession, advisors may be wondering if such funds remain a good option.

Real Estate ETFs: A Good Investment Amidst Predicted Recession?

JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF

IQ Hedge Multi-Strategy Tracker ETF

It's been a rough year for high net worth investors. And they're starting to act scared with their money.

Crazy Rich Investors Dump Stocks And Buy This Instead

Diversified Healthcare Trust

Industrial Logistics Properties

Omega Healthcare Investors

Office Properties Income Trust

RMR Group

Service Properties Trust

UMH Properties

REIT investments have been very rewarding on average. But not all REITs are worth buying. In fact, a lot of them should be avoided at all cost.

The Untold Truth About REITs

Agree Realty

Camden Property

Vici Properties

I put together the "dream team" list below of some spectacular REITs that I'm encouraging you to gobble up. I own all of these, and I plan to meet with all of their management teams next week at REIT Week (in NYC). I'll check back with you in 12 months to see how this list of "dream team" REITs is holding up. I like the odds!

A Year From Now, You'll Be Happy You're A REIT Investor

Cousins Properties

Commercial real estate valuations are under pressure due to increased cap rates and the risk of foreclosure, but public REITs have already seen valuations fall and offer better investment opportunities. Office sector valuations already reflect serious distress, limiting downside risk, and public REITs are well-positioned to acquire under-capitalized properties and companies. Public REITs offer defensive characteristics, high dividend yields, and the potential for double-digit returns, making them an attractive investment option in the current market.

The Bull Case For Active REIT Management

Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Valid until the market close on June 30, 2023  The S&P 500 closed May with a monthly gain of 0.25%, after a gain of 1.46% in April.

Moving Averages: S&P Finishes May Up 0.25%

This is an update to an article we published on the REIT sector about 1 year ago. The article uses the Schwab U.S. REIT ETF and the Vanguard Real Estate ETF to represent the REIT sector. This update article will upgrade our ratings on both funds from “HOLD” to “BUY”.

SCHH And VNQ: Ratings Upgraded To Buy

Arbor Realty Trust

Cummins

Costco

Ladder Capital

Modiv

Northrop Grumman

InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF

Starwood Property

Many preferred stocks are now heavily discounted and offer high yields. Since real estate is well-known for its cash generation capabilities, REIT preferreds often offer better risk-to-reward. We discuss two REIT preferreds with yields above 8% for your consideration.

8% Yielding 'Strong Buy' REIT Preferred Shares

The Vanguard Real Estate ETF has struggled in recent years, but its average annual return over the past decade is 7.98%. Timing is crucial for VNQ investments, with a clear relationship between 1-year returns and prior 1-year performance. Investors can consider a mean reversion strategy or a hedged bet to capitalize on VNQ's potential future returns.

VNQ: Playing Mean Reversion In The Real Estate Sector

A lot of investors appear to think that REITs will drop lower. They believe that their valuations aren't low enough. Do they have a point? We take a closer look and issue a warning to those REIT investors who are trying to time the market.

Important Warning For REIT Investors

United States Natural Gas Fund LP

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Banks are tightening lending practices, which has historically been predictive of recessions. Commercial real estate loans are coming due, with many properties being valued below the amount owed, potentially causing issues for banks.

Bank Tightening, Commercial Real Estate And Natural Gas Demand

Equity LifeStyle Properties

Equity Commonwealth

Equity Residential

Sam Zell was known as the "Grave Dancer" for buying distressed but quality assets for pennies on the dollar and selling them later at the tippy top of the market. Zell was a master value investor, applying standard value investing principles to the world of commercial real estate.

Dividend Investing Like The Legendary Sam Zell

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have underperformed this year as the industry comes under substantial headwinds. The Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) and the iShares Core US RET ETF (USRT) stocks have all crashed by over 15% from their highest levels this year.

REIT ETFs VNQ and USRT have bottomed: buy the dip now?

Real estate stocks now trade well below the cost to build it. The incentive to develop is removed when one can buy for cheaper.

REITs Are Demonstrably Cheap In 5 Graphs: A Simple Analysis Of Replacement Cost

AvalonBay Communities

EastGroup Properties

Mid-America Apartment Communities

National Retail Properties

STAG Industrial

There are certainly some issues facing REITs right now. REITs also enjoy many advantages and strengths that the market seems to be ignoring.

Buy REITs When There's Blood In The Streets

News for Vanguard Real Estate ETF ETF (VNQ)