VNQ: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Crime Pays For REIT Investors

    April 23, 2013
    While it’s not a glamorous business, operating for-profit prisons is quite a money maker. Especially for those firms ...
  2. The State of the Union Address for Investors - Analyst Blog

    February 13, 2013
    Here is my short-form take on President Obama's State of the Union address.  This is written to outline four major ...
  3. Why The Rest of the World is Pouring Billions Into the ...

    January 18, 2013
    Yngve Slyngstad and Peter Ballon aren't well-known names in the U.S. investment community, but their decisions are ...
  4. Billions in Foreign Funds are Pouring Into This U.S. Sector

    January 18, 2013
    Yngve Slyngstad and Peter Ballon aren't well-known names in the U.S. investment community, but their decisions are ...
  5. Forget US REITs, China Real Estate ETF is Booming - ETF ...

    December 19, 2012
    Many investors have been focused in on the American property boom during much of 2012, and for good reason. The ...
  6. No Dividend Tax Debate for these High Yield ETFs - ...

    December 06, 2012
    No matter what side of the fiscal cliff debate you are on, it seems pretty clear that taxes are going up. Both sides ...
  7. 101 High Yielding ETFs For Every Dividend Investor

    December 06, 2012
    With interest expected to stay at near-zero levels for the foreseeable future, many investors have found it ...
  8. Ultimate Guide To Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ)

    November 19, 2012
    Real estate has long been a popular asset class as it tends to offer excellent long-term returns with relatively low ...
  9. Mortgage REIT ETFs: 10% Yields + Low Volatility

    October 09, 2012
    The hunt for meaningful yield amid a landscape dominated by low-rate central bank policy has proven to be a ...
  10. Daily ETF Roundup: U.S. Manufacturing Data Welcomes Bulls

    October 01, 2012
    The bulls took charge right from the opening bell today as solid economic data gave investors plenty to cheer about. ...
  11. The Introductory Guide to Real Estate ETF Investing - ...

    September 12, 2012
    The U.S. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) industry has managed to surge so far in 2012, driven by strengthening ...
  12. Is ROOF a Better Real Estate ETF? - ETF News And Commentary

    August 23, 2012
    The real estate segment has been a huge winner this year despite the ongoing chaos in the European market and the ...
  13. Q2 ETF Asset Report: Bond Funds Lead the Charge - ETF ...

    July 03, 2012
    The second quarter was, despite the overall market turmoil, a pretty solid one for the broad ETF industry. A handful ...
  14. REIT Pay Outs Are On The Rise

    June 27, 2012
    Improving economic conditions and rising rent rates are helping push high dividends even higher.
  15. 4 Really Hot Real Estate REIT ETFs

    June 26, 2012
    Go take advantage of the weakness in the housing sector. There is value to be had in owning a REIT ETF.
  16. Not Your Grandma's Trailer Park

    April 24, 2012
    For investors, the sleepy world of manufactured home real estate could be a hidden gem in the sector.
  17. REITs Still Looking Good

    April 05, 2012
    While the commercial real estate sector has seen a huge increase in investor attention due to its dividend yields, ...
  18. 4 Hot Real Estate REIT ETFs

    March 20, 2012
    Go take advantage of the weakness in the housing sector. There is value to be had in owning a REIT ETF.
  19. 4 Hot Real Estate REIT ETFs

    January 16, 2012
    Go take advantage of the weakness in the housing sector. There is value to be had in owning a REIT ETF.
  20. 4 Compelling Contrarian Choices

    December 02, 2011
    If you’re like most people, you may find it tough to buck market consensus—to go against what you hear ...
  21. 4 Hot Real Estate REIT ETFs

    November 18, 2011
    Go take advantage of the weakness in the housing sector. There is value to be had in owning a REIT ETF.
  22. Finding Big Yields In Small Cap Real Estate

    July 26, 2011
    While large-cap commercial real estate has continued its gains throughout 2011, smaller firms seem to be stuck in ...
  23. 4 Hot Real Estate REIT ETFs

    July 14, 2011
    Go take advantage of the weakness in the housing sector. There is value to be had in owning a REIT ETF.
  24. Best Funds For The Long Haul

    July 10, 2011
    Indexing doesn't just mean plopping your money into the S&P 500, money manager Tom Posey tells Kate Stalter in ...
  25. Foreign Buyers Eye U.S. Real Estate

    May 25, 2011
    The domestic housing may have finally received its white knight; foreign buyers.
  26. The Time For Hotel Stocks

    March 17, 2011
    As the global economy continues to recover, so will the lodging industry.
  27. REITs Continue to Look Solid

    March 04, 2011
    As one of the hardest hit sectors during the global financial, the commercial real estate market is making a comeback.
  28. Gains In International Real Estate

    January 24, 2011
    After an impressive housing market run in 2010, many have missed out on U.S. real estate bargains. But steady gains ...
  29. 4 Real Estate REIT ETFs For 2011

    January 06, 2011
    Go take advantage of the housing sector's crisis. There is value to be had in owning a REIT ETF.
  30. High Volatility Stocks For The Value Investor

    August 25, 2010
    It's hard to figure out whether these stocks are big-beta traders or long-term fundamental value holds.
  31. ETFs For A Low-Cost, Long-Term Portfolio

    October 28, 2009
    While ETFs are a great tool for exploring sectors, they can form the basis of a great long term portfolio.
  32. Four ETFs On Fire Right Now

    August 27, 2009
    These four ETFs have been surging over the past four weeks.
  33. Winning International Small Caps

    August 21, 2009
    Often overlooked by investors, international small caps offer a great way to profit from long term trends and add to ...
  34. CalPERS Remains Focused

    February 26, 2009
    CalPERS offers a lesson in planning and rebalancing.
  35. The Contrarian Case For Real Estate ETFs

    October 28, 2008
    Getting greedy when others are fearful.
  36. Growing Debt A Problem For General Growth Properties

    October 22, 2008
    General Growth Properties is suffering from high leverage and possible equity dilution.
  37. Five Real Estate ETFs For Contrarians

    July 04, 2008
    Despite the housing sector's crisis, there is value to be had. We examine five REIT ETFs that add diversity to an ...
  38. Time to Buy Commercial REITs? (HME, BRE, VNQ)

    March 08, 2007
    Commercial REITs have plunged in the past few weeks, and for investors trying to make sense of it all, the answer ...
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