Blackstone Mortgage Trust: Ample Dividend Coverage Helps Protect From Ongoing Issues

PM Images We are going to stray from our typical analysis of equity REITs and peer over the fence to the debt side of the equation. Historically, equity REITs have outperformed mortgage REITs, or mREITs, due to the appreciation of the real estate they own. This tailwind and a variety of others are the foundation of why equity REITs are generally preferable, in my opinion. Simply put, I would generally rather own than loan. Data by YCharts We’ve recently covered another large mREIT, noting significant sy ...