Ventas Stock Surges 13.9% in Three Months: Will the Trend Last?

Shares of Ventas (VTR) have gained 13.9% in the past three months compared with the industry’s 0.8% growth.This Chicago-based healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) is well-poised to benefit from its diverse portfolio of healthcare real estate assets in the key markets of the United States and the United Kingdom. An aging population and the rise in healthcare expenditure by senior citizens are likely to benefit the senior housing operating portfolio (SHOP).The outpatient medical portfolio is expecte ...