RFI: Consistent Dividends But Underperforms Peer Funds (Rating Downgrade)

Core Insights - The real estate sector is currently lagging behind the broader market due to elevated interest rates, presenting a potential opportunity for investors to build positions in high-quality real estate assets [1] Investment Strategy - A hybrid investment strategy combining classic dividend growth stocks with 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]