REIT Balance Sheets Are Looking Good

As measured by the largest ETF dedicated to the sector, real estate stocks are offering middling performances this year. That is disappointing considering the Fed has pared interest rates two times. However, that tepid sentiment arguably belies opportunity with ETFs such as the ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT). When accounting for some fundamental factors that are vital in assessing real estate investment trusts (REITs), the ALPS ETF actually looks pretty good, as highlighted by sturdy balance sheets. That could ...