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Seeking Alpha • a day ago

Rates Retake The Spotlight

U.S. equity markets pulled back from record highs this week as long-term Treasury yields remained elevated, with renewed fiscal concerns after federal debt crossed $40T. Oil prices extended their rebound as stalled Iran negotiations and severely depressed Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic kept geopolitical risk elevated, pushing WTI crude another 5% higher to nearly $87/barrel. Housing data remained soft as starts, pending sales, and builder sentiment stayed depressed amid mortgage rates near 6.7%, but weak construction continued to reinforce the underlying housing shortage.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 23, 2026

Winners Of REIT Earnings Season

REITs concluded a surprisingly strong earnings season, with 83 REITs - or 83% - raising full-year FFO guidance, just 4% lowering, and the average outlook increasing 1.4% from prior guidance. Strong Fundamentals, Weak Tape: REITs slipped modestly during earnings season despite widespread guidance raises, as renewed interest-rate pressure outweighed improving property-level trends and earnings momentum. Upside standouts included Hotel, Industrial, Data Center, Billboard, Office, Senior Housing/Skilled Nursing, and Single-Family Rental REITs, while Self-Storage finally showed a convincing pricing inflection.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 13, 2026

REITs Increasingly Favoring At-The-Market Offerings When Issuing Equity

With low valuations for the sector overall, follow-on common equity offerings for US real estate investment trusts have declined significantly in recent years. US equity REITs have largely preferred issuing common stock through at-the-market offering programs as opposed to more standard follow-on equity offerings in recent years. US REITs raised $77.58 billion through common stock sold under their ATM programs between July 1, 2022, and March 31, 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 2026

Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (RNP) Notification of Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)

NEW YORK, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This press release provides shareholders of Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (NYSE: RNP) (the "Fund") with information regarding the sources of the distribution to be paid on July 31, 2026 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date. In December 2017, the Fund implemented a managed distribution policy in accordance with exemptive relief issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PRNewsWire • Jul 28, 2026

The REIT Recovery Broadens Beyond Rates

As REIT earnings season kicks into gear this week, we preview results and major sector trends based on recent operating indicators, company commentary, and real estate market data. REITs enter earnings season with solid momentum, outperforming the market despite elevated Treasury yields and geopolitical volatility, as investors refocus on earnings growth, property fundamentals, dividends, M&A, and capital allocation. Encouraging green shoots have become more plentiful, including resilient hotel demand, robust senior housing growth, improving apartment and industrial fundamentals, and a rebound in retail leasing following a softer Q1.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

RNP: Buy The Discount Opportunity But Watch The Borrowing Costs

I'm maintaining a buy on RNP, which now trades at a ~6.96% discount to NAV against a five-year average near 1.2%, one of the widest levels in years. RNP runs a blended portfolio, roughly 52% REIT common stock and 48% preferred and fixed-income, giving it a mechanism to generate income even when the REIT market trades sideways. RNP carries ~31% effective leverage with 40% of it at variable rates.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 14, 2026

3 Closed-End Fund Buys (1 Sell) In The Month Of June 2026

The equity benchmark indexes have shown a bit more volatility, but it wasn't enough to derail a strong first half to the year. As we are still knocking on all-time high levels, I still added to some positions in my CEF portfolio but have been less aggressive. In fact, we've recently been seeing rights offering announcements this year, and that has prompted sidestepping these ROs.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 13, 2026

The REIT Strategy I Would Use To Retire Today

Retirement income requires more than just high yield. REIT funds may not be the best solution. A balanced REIT portfolio can offer income and growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 11, 2026

2 Closed-End Funds For Monthly Distributions Trading At Discounts

Income-focused investors often appreciate distributions that are paid on a monthly basis, which can help to pay bills or compound a bit faster. In the CEF space, there is no lack of choices to consider, but we are also looking at two names that provide an attractive discount to NAV per share. In addition to paying monthly and trading at attractive discounts, these funds also pay out relatively tax-friendlier distributions as well.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 6, 2026