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State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF

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Seeking Alpha
yesterday
The Biggest Misconception About REITs
REITs, including Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ), have underperformed recently due to multiple compression and the impact of rising interest rates. Historically, REITs have delivered returns comparable to the S&P 500, with recent underperformance mostly driven by valuation adjustments rather than fundamental weakness. The transition from rising to stable high interest rates is now a tailwind for REITs, supporting higher forward growth rates and improved acquisition economics.
The Biggest Misconception About REITs
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Barrons
2 days ago
Trying to Make Sense of the Spring Housing Season? This Number Could Provide a Clue.
If existing home sales in March unexpectedly rise, that would be a sign of how strongly rates around 6% drew buyers off the sidelines.
Trying to Make Sense of the Spring Housing Season? This Number Could Provide a Clue.
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Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Paying Dividends: Steven Cress' 3 REITs For Inflationary, Heated Times
In a volatile, inflationary, and geopolitically tense market, Steven Cress talks barbell approach: strong dividend REITs and high-quality growth stocks on weakness. Getty (GTY), W.P.
Paying Dividends: Steven Cress' 3 REITs For Inflationary, Heated Times
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Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
2026 Could Be The Year REITs Rip: Two 6% Yielding Picks I Like
REITs are poised for potential outperformance in 2026, driven by anticipated lower interest rates and investor rotation from growth to value. Getty Realty (GTY) and VICI Properties (VICI) offer attractive valuations, strong fundamentals, and yields near 6%, supporting double-digit total return potential. GTY trades at a forward P/AFFO of 12.77x with 99.7% occupancy, while VICI has diversified assets and achieved 5.1% AFFO growth in 2025.
2026 Could Be The Year REITs Rip: Two 6% Yielding Picks I Like
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ETF Trends
1 month ago
Do More for Your Core: A Tactical Roadmap for Sector Investing
Sector investing — it's a typical strategy for advisors if their clients are looking beyond broad market exposure by targeting a specific sector. The concept is fairly straightforward, but implementing the strategy is not as simple as it sounds.
Do More for Your Core: A Tactical Roadmap for Sector Investing
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Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
How REITs Became The Safe Haven Trade In The Tech Wreck
REITs, as measured by VNQ, have outperformed in 2026, emerging as a safe haven amid tech and market declines. REITs offer reliable, contractual cash flows and dividend yields (3.8%) far exceeding the S&P's 1.15%, with FFO yields at 7.24%. Current REIT valuations (13.8x FFO) are historically cheap relative to the S&P (29.3x earnings), creating a compelling cash flow yield spread.
How REITs Became The Safe Haven Trade In The Tech Wreck
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24/7 Wall Street
1 month ago
XLRE Trails the S&P 500 by 5% Despite Lower Interest Rates That Were Supposed To Help
Real estate ETFs promise two things: exposure to property markets without the hassle of being a landlord, and steady income from REIT dividends.
XLRE Trails the S&P 500 by 5% Despite Lower Interest Rates That Were Supposed To Help
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Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Energy Leads This Year As Tech And Financials Fall Behind
Energy, basic materials, and defensive consumer stocks are in. Tech and financials are out.
Energy Leads This Year As Tech And Financials Fall Behind
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Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Why More BDCs Are Likely To Cut Their Dividends
Business Development Companies (BDCs) face headwinds from declining interest rates, which pressure yields and dividend coverage across the sector. Lower rates reduce BDC income as loan yields fall, increasing the risk of dividend cuts—recently seen with GBDC and CION. I favor avoiding most BDCs in 2026, except for high-quality names like CSWC and ARCC, which offer relative resilience due to premium valuations and scale.
Why More BDCs Are Likely To Cut Their Dividends
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The Motley Fool
3 months ago
ICF vs. XLRE: Real Estate ETFs That Can Build Up Your Portfolio
Both funds are concentrated in large-cap U.S. REITs, with nearly identical top holdings and sector exposures. XLRE charges a lower expense ratio and has a higher dividend yield compared to ICF.
ICF vs. XLRE: Real Estate ETFs That Can Build Up Your Portfolio