When investors consider purchasing real estate investment trusts (REITs), they want to find issues that have performed well recently, perhaps because of improving earnings. Stocks that show strong relative strength versus their peer group tend to continue to be among the best in the group for a while.
In 2023, investors looking for turnaround plays in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector will have to sort through dozens of issues that are down significantly from highs made in 2021 or perhaps the beginning of 2022. That’s because so many REITs are still down 20%, 30% or more from that time.
Investors looking for an edge with stocks that have upcoming earnings reports may want to consider those companies that have recently increased their quarterly dividend payout.
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The performance of a stock is often a direct result of the earnings announced each quarter. It’s not uncommon to see a stock rise or fall by several percent immediately after quarterly earnings are reported, and the rally or decline may continue for days or even weeks thereafter.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are often popular with income-oriented investors because receiving regular monthly or quarterly dividends is comforting to those who rely on such payments for ongoing household or other bills.
Within the universe of real estate investment trusts (REITs), there are several distinct classifications known as subsectors. The subsectors show the various types of real estate properties in which the REITs are invested.