With the rate tightening cycle largely behind us and discussions now shifting towards potential rate cuts, the time seems right to discuss Real Estate Investment Trusts. Despite REITs being perceived as bond proxies, they have the potential to offer stable and growing revenue streams from tangible assets like apartments, shops, data centers, and towers. But what is the correlation between REITs and rates in today’s environment? And how can investors seek to benefit?

On this episode of Disruptive Forces, host Anu Rajakumar chats with Archena Alagappan, Associate Portfolio Manager for the Real Estate Securities group, to share her insights about why investors may want to be Returning to REITs amid the current rate environment.

 

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