First Industrial: The Dividend Growth Giant That Doesn't Get Enough Attention

Core Insights - REITs are experiencing suppressed valuations due to a higher interest rate environment, leading to underperformance compared to the broader market [1] Group 1: Market Performance - Popular companies within the real estate sector have underperformed relative to the rest of the market [1] Group 2: Investment Strategy - A hybrid investment strategy combining classic dividend growth stocks, Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds can enhance investment income while achieving total returns comparable to traditional index funds like the S&P [1]