REITs Vs. MLPs Vs. BDCs: The Best Place To Invest Today

Income investors have more choices than ever. REITs, MLPs, and BDCs each fit different markets. Today's best value may be hiding in BDCs.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 24, 2026

REIT Rebound: 3 Top REITs Averaging 9.8% FWD Yield

REITs are staging a comeback in 2026, with the real estate sector (XLRE) outperforming broad equities, potentially signaling stronger full‑year returns. Given recent market volatility, REITs can be a smart addition to portfolios, offering steady income today alongside meaningful long‑term capital appreciation potential. SA Quant's proprietary REIT factor model has identified three REIT Strong Buys delivering an average forward yield of nearly 9.8%, pairing high income potential with solid dividend safety grades.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 23, 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

Potential Earnings Are Not Reflected In REIT Multiples

The REIT market overvalues recent 'kinetic' earnings growth and undervalues 'potential' forward earnings, creating mispricings across sectors. Data center REITs like DLR, EQIX, and BXDC trade at premium multiples, but current earnings momentum may be cyclical rather than sustainable. JAN, CTO, and UMH offer significant built-in AFFO/share growth potential not yet recognized by the market, trading at attractive valuations.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

ValuEngine Weekly Market Summary And Commentary

U.S. equity markets were mixed this week, with technology-led weakness weighing on the broader benchmarks while select defensive and energy-related areas held up better. The NASDAQ 100 ETF declined 2.30%, and the S&P 500 ETF slipped 0.79%, pressured by a 3.14% drop in Technology.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

I Can't Imagine Retiring On Dividends Without These 3 Investments

No retirement investing strategy is risk-free, making effective diversification extremely important. I detail three investments that I would not want to retire on dividends without. I detail their pros and cons and how they work together to help me sleep well at night.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 17, 2026

Defying Rate Pressures: Real Estate ETFs Outpace Broader Market

While the Federal Reserve has held rates steady since its December 2025 meeting, investor expectations for future interest rate decisions have shifted drastically over the course of the year. Early expectations for 2026 rate cuts quickly faded as stubborn inflation fueled interest rate volatility, heavily impacting real estate ETFs.

ETF Trends • Jul 9, 2026

Why I'm Buying Healthcare REITs Before Wall Street Does

Healthcare REITs like Medical Properties Trust and Chiron Real Estate are trading well below historical P/FFO multiples, presenting a compelling entry point. Demographic tailwinds and rising patient demand are set to drive long-term growth for the healthcare real estate sector, despite near-term reimbursement and cost headwinds. XRN is prioritizing long-term value through dividend cuts and high-return acquisitions, while MPT is recovering with ramping cash rent and portfolio diversification.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

XLRE Keeps Real Estate Costs Low While RWO Adds Global Reach

State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF features a significantly lower expense ratio of 0.08% compared to 0.50% for State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF State Street SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ETF provides exposure to 226 holdings globally, while State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF concentrates on 31 large-cap U.S. firms Both ETFs offer identical trailing-12-month dividend yields of 3.20% as of June 30, 2026

The Motley Fool • Jul 7, 2026

I'm Seeing Catalysts For The Inevitable Housing Upturn: Four ETF "Buy" Ideas

The prospect of an end to the war with Iran briefly sparked hopes lower oil prices and interest rates will boost housing.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 25, 2026