6-8% Yields: Deeply Discounted REITs To Buy In June 2024

z1b REITs (VNQ) have been one of the weakest-performing sectors since the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates aggressively in 2022. Over that period, they have delivered a -21.53% total return, indicating they are still in a bear market. In contrast, the S&P 500 has delivered a 19.24% total return over the same period. Data by YCharts However, many REITs are performing well on a fundamental basis. Occupancy levels remain strong, balance sheets are in good shape with fairly low leverage ratios, an ...