The stock market has celebrated as the coronavirus in the United States has come under relative control, and states and cities have begun the re-opening process. Pent-up demand has given companies a bullish narrative to feed investors, with many companies referencing “traffic” or “demand” that was actually UP year over year in May. Does this…
Tag: REITs
Are REITs Cheap? A Brief Investigation…
In times of distress, it can be instructive to look forward and imagine how the current environment might be viewed retrospectively. Will 2020 be viewed as the year of the great March sell-off that was an incredible buying opportunity? Or will future generations remember the global pandemic that plunged the world economy into a synchronized…
REIT Performance Q1 2020: Swans, Shorts, SAFE
The black swan! The global pandemic! What an easy lazy comparison to modern times. “We could have never seen this coming!” Said every talking head in the financial media over the last 6 weeks. I’m not terribly interested in the black swan facet of Taleb’s philosophy right now. Besides he’s already come out and said…
The Coronavirus, Commercial Real Estate And REITs
The publicly traded REIT market offers a broad opportunity set for real estate investors to take advantage of. Even in times of crisis, there are REITs that can protect investor's capital, and opportunities to hedge by selling REITs short. For an expert view on current opportunities during a period of heightened volatility, contact Martin Kollmorgen…
Benefits of Low Capex Property Sectors In Your Portfolio
Cash flow is king in real estate, whether investing in properties directly or investing in the publicly traded REITs. High capital expenditure (capex) requirements are the main threat to cash flow in real estate portfolios, but are often glossed over since they don’t appear on the income statement. Seasoned investors appreciate how important preserving cash…