Very Bad News For REIT Investors

Oct. 19, 2021 8:25 AM ET, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 333 Comments

Summary

  • Historically, REITs have done the worst during times of rising interest rates and slowing economic growth.
  • Well, it appears increasingly likely that that's what we are facing.
  • This could have drastic and negative implications for a number of REITs, and therefore, it is more important than ever to be selective.
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What Could Derail The REIT Train

Real estate investment trusts, or "REITs," are a phenomenal way for the average investor to participate in the asset class of commercial real estate that has historically been

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Jussi Askola is the President of Leonberg Capital, a value-oriented investment boutique that consults hedge funds, family offices, and private equity firms on REIT investing. He has authored award-winning academic papers on REIT investing, has passed all three CFA exams, and has built relationships with many top REIT executives.

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