Weekly Report: what happened at RNP last week (0415-0419)?

RFI: Similar Yield To Other Cohen & Steers REIT CEFs, Yet At Lower Risk

Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty (RFI) is a real estate focused closed end fund. The fund invests in equity REITs, preferred shares and fixed income securities. RFI does not carry an external leverage component and is well-diversified across different sectors. I downgraded RNP earlier this month, but am now more bullish on RFI. It has a similar yield to other Cohen and Steers REIT CEFs, Yet At Lower Risk.

REIT Earnings Preview: Delay And Pray

Global Net Lease: Declining Dividends And AFFO Per Share Impact Common Shares

Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund: The Fund's Lack Of Leverage Is Paying Off

Weekly Report: what happened at RNP last week (0408-0412)?

Here We Go Again

Prepare For Life's Surprises, With 2 Monthly Income Titans

Two monthly payers with up to 11% yields for financial flexibility in retirement. Dividends provide a crucial income cushion, safeguarding your invested assets from unexpected expenses. Calamos Dynamic Convertible and Income Fund (CCD) has a 10.9% annualized yield. Cohen & Steers REIT & Preferred Income Fund has an 8% yield.

Weekly Report: what happened at RNP last week (0401-0405)?

A Crude Problem

Investing In Real Estate Through REITs

Real estate investment through REITs is popular because they distribute generous dividends and are easy to understand. Real estate brings great diversification to your portfolio. The Dividend Guy says real estate is a great sector to start with if you want to invest in real estate.

VNQ: Portfolio Holding Shifts Improve This ETF [Upgrade]

Vanguard's Real Estate Index presents a Strong Buy opportunity in the beaten-up real estate sector. Lower interest rates and potential future rate cuts could serve as catalysts for VNQ's price growth. Portfolio shifts towards data center and industrial REITs are beneficial for the index's price recovery.

Weekly Report: what happened at RNP last week (0325-0329)?

Bumpy Landing Ahead

U.S. Equity markets posted a second-straight weekly gain. The S&P 500 advanced 0.4% this week to push its quarterly gain to over 10%. Real estate equities were also among the leaders this week as M&A developments indicated public REITs may be poised to become aggressive on the external growth front. Global equities posted their strongest first-quarter of performance in five years.

Press Release: Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (RNP) Notification of Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a)

Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. (RNP) Notification of Sources of Distribution Under Section 19(a) of the IRS. The Fund's managed distribution policy seeks to deliver the Fund's long-term total return potential. The monthly distribution to be paid on March 28, 2024 and cumulative distributions paid fiscal year-to-date.

Press Release: Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred -2-

State Of REIT Nation: Not Out Of The Woods, Yet

Two years of persistent rate-driven pressure on commercial and residential real estate markets appears to be easing in 2024. Commercial property values have now declined over 20% nationally and nearly 40% in some segments. Hoya Capital's State of the REIT Nation analyzes the recently released NAREIT T-Tracker data.

Cohen & Steers REIT and Preferred and Income Fund, Inc. declares $0.136 dividend

Weekly Report: what happened at RNP last week (0318-0322)?

Dovish Decisions

U.S. Equity markets advanced this week while benchmark interest rates retreated after the Fed reiterated its rate cut path in 2024. Rebounding after two straight weeks of declines, the S&P 500 rallied 2.2% this week and extended its year-to-date gains to over 10%. Real estate equities posted mixed performance as a rebound from rate-sensitive names was offset by weakness from data center REITs.