Cap rates are one of the best indicators of forward returns in REITs. It is not 1 for 1 in the sense that a 5% cap rate does not translate to a 5% forward return, but a higher cap rate at purchase ...

Discover the essentials of real estate investment trusts (REITs), their benefits and risks, and how to start investing wisely ...

I upgrade CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to a Buy, considering rate cut benefits and the potential growth in data center assets. Lower interest rates will boost dividends and support accretive M&A deals for ...

Three years ago—when the Fed began raising interest rates to help stem high inflation—a valuation gap emerged between public and private real estate as evidenced by the implied cap rate from Nareit’s ...