The State Of REITs: December 2025 Edition

The REIT sector returned to positive territory in November (+1.02%) after back-to-back months in the red. Mid caps (+3.53%) led the REIT sector in November followed by small caps (+3.38%) and large caps (+0.32%); micro caps (-8.76%) badly underperformed. 68.15% of REIT securities had a positive total return in November.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

State Street Now Distributor for Select Sector SPDR ETFs

State Street Investment Management (SSIM) has been the investment advisor for the Select Sector SPDR ETFs since 1998. It will now take over the distribution and marketing for these funds.

ETF Trends • Dec 1, 2025

When Markets Bleed, Dividends Lead: 2 Stocks With Strong Upside Long-Term

Otis Worldwide Corp and Build-A-Bear Workshop offer attractive long-term dividend growth opportunities amid recent market pullbacks. OTIS remains fundamentally strong, with raised EPS guidance, aggressive share buybacks, and expectations for double-digit growth as economic headwinds dissipate. BBW impresses with robust year-over-year earnings growth, a debt-free balance sheet, ongoing share repurchases, and strategic expansion, supporting future dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 26, 2025

3 REIT ETFs That Could Be Red Hot in 2026

VNQ is a stable choice for income-oriented retirees. SCHH is a good choice for investors who only want to invest in property REITs.

The Motley Fool • Nov 25, 2025

The End Of The REIT Bear Market Is Likely Near

REITs are poised for a strong comeback. Recent headwinds are now turning into tailwinds. Even then, high-quality REITs remain heavily discounted.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 11, 2025

Schwab IMPACT 2025: Record $13T in ETFs & What's Next for ETF Assets

Matt Camuso, Head of ETF Solutions at BNY Investments, says there are $13 trillion of assets in ETFs. That's compared to $5 trillion a year prior.

Recession-Resistant Income For Whatever Is Ahead

The stock market is historically expensive. Even as a recession is more and more plausible in the near future. Fortunately, many defensive dividend payers remain opportunistic.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 31, 2025

The State Of REITs: October 2025 Edition

After a strong August, REITs faded slightly in September (-0.73%), pulling the REIT sector's year-to-date average total return down to (-1.74%). Mid-cap REITs (-0.92%) averaged the lowest total return in September. Large caps (-0.29%), micro caps (-0.79%), and small caps (-0.83%) averaged modestly smaller declines. Only 37.4% of REIT securities had a positive total return in September.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 13, 2025

REITs On Clearance In A Rate Cut World: Here's 2 With Prices That Are Right

Essential Properties Realty Trust and NNN REIT present attractive long-term buying opportunities due to strong fundamentals and resilient income profiles. EPRT boasts high occupancy (99.6%), low leverage, and a 4% yield, with double-digit upside potential if it returns to historical multiples by 2027. NNN offers a 36-year dividend growth streak, a 5%+ yield, and solid liquidity, despite recent occupancy dips and tenant headwinds.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 11, 2025

Tipping Point: The New Diversified Portfolio Needs REITs

Public REITs remain a compelling portfolio diversifier, offering inflation protection, steady dividends, and downside risk mitigation amid a crowded investment landscape. REITs are currently undervalued, with double-digit total returns possible, supported by a 4% dividend yield and 4-6% annual growth. Despite recent outflows and competition from alternatives, a 10-20% allocation to real estate - mixing public and private - is still recommended for balanced portfolios.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 2, 2025