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White papersREITs: Quality Growth and Defense for an Uncertain Marketplace
Late-cycle investing is often a challenging time for investors and asset allocators. As the longest U.S. business cycle on record marches ahead, many investors wonder how best to position their portfolios for optimal outcomes. In this brief, we offer both tactical and strategic reasons for an allocation to REITs to capitalize on the steady growth, diversification and defensive attributes they offer in today’s uncertain market.
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Capitalizing on an inefficient market - The case for active REITs
When it comes to choosing ‘active’ versus passive management in REITs, the proof of ‘why active’ is in the results.
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A case for commercial mortgage-backed securities
Years of accommodative central bank policy and slow economic growth have pushed yields down and asset values up. Mounting growth concerns and a transitioning global economy will only add to the challenges for investors.
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Why REITs, why Principal?
Since their establishment in the U.S. decades ago, publicly traded REITs have offered investors the combined benefit of commercial real estate investment along with the advantages of investing in publicly traded stocks. REITs have grown in size, impact and market acceptance around the world. REITs, REOCs, and other real estate stocks own or operate trillions in real estate assets across all major global markets.
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A 360° view of global real estate
Access the full spectrum of today’s commercial real estate investment opportunities with Principal Real Estate Investors. We provide the reach, research, and returns you need to meet your investment goals.
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A compelling case for real estate development
In a world fueled by easy monetary policy, commercial real estate has held its own compared with other asset classes.
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Sustaining the expansion – the Fed cut and what it means for real estate
After weeks of anticipation, speculation and growing confidence on monetary easing, the Federal Reserve (Fed) cut its benchmark short-term interest rate by 25 bps at its July meeting.
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Commercial & multifamily mortgage loan investments: An integral part of a fixed income asset allocation strategy
In an era of low returns and high financial market volatility, core commercial and multifamily mortgage loan investments provide fixed income investors an appealing mix of strong relative value, low credit risk, and diversification benefits within a larger fixed income portfolio.
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Private Real Estate Debt
The potential for enhanced risk-adjusted returns late in the cycle
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Sector series: Impact of demographic dynamics on the multifamily landscape
Of the main property sectors, multifamily remains highly sought after by investors. Fundamentals are currently healthy with vacancy rates in equilibrium. Rent growth is tracking well ahead of broader inflation.
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ESG in Real Estate: Why affordable urban housing can be an attractive long-term investment strategy
In recent years, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles have increasingly taken centre stage in the commercial real estate investment world. This trend has been driven just as much by investors and occupiers looking to improve outcomes as by regulators seeking to set the agenda.
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Tackling Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD): Early lessons in climate risk disclosure.
Like many of our investment management colleagues, at Principal Real Estate Investors we have noticed increased interest and questions from our investors on the topic of climate risk, whether through informal discussions or detailed RFP inquiries.
