NUVEEN REAL ESTATE INC.

U.S. equity markets gained for a third-straight week while short-term interest rates declined to two-year lows as "Goldilocks" economic data provided a backdrop of support for dovish Fed policy. Following combined gains of 5% over the prior two weeks, the S&P 500 gained another 0.6% this week, notching another series of all-time highs. Real estate equities - the most "Fed sensitive" market segment - underperformed for a second week following a significant two-month rally heading into the Fed's rate cut announcement. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Public REITs have benefited from a great rotation within equity markets since the end of June, with U.S. REITs returning 13.2% vs. S&P 500 3.7%. Clear evidence of a growth slowdown and moderating inflation has increased the market's conviction Fed rate cuts are imminent. REITs in sectors such as senior housing, single-family rental, cold warehouse storage, and wireless towers are a compelling opportunity with visible, defensive cash flows that offer attractive growth under a variety of economic outcomes. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

For income-focused investors willing to venture outside the United States, Canadian REITs offer appealing qualities as a potential portfolio diversifier alongside their larger and more established U.S. peers. Canadian REITs, on average, offer higher monthly dividend yields and trade at lower P/FFO multiples compared to their U.S. counterparts, but typically have weaker balance sheets with higher debt ratios. In this report, we take a quick look at 30 Canadian REITs and break down the industry on a sector-by-sector level. We also take a deep dive into H&R REIT. » Mehr auf seekingalpha.com