Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)

High interest rates and market turbulence have created some good opportunities.

Developed markets ex-US are now leading the major asset classes in 2025 while US shares are posting a modest loss year to date.

Most of the major asset classes rallied in February based on a set of ETFs.

The real estate investment trust (REIT) would gain 31 in-place properties, comprising 24 stabilized communities and seven recently opened properties still in lease-up.

The Salt Lake City-based firm’s same-store revenue fell by 0.4%, and same-store net operating income declined by 3.5% compared to the year-ago quarter.

Its net income fell to $199.6 million, or $0.23 per share, for the three months ended Dec. 31, compared with $218.4 million, or $0.30 per share, in the year-ago quarter.

The company said it expects the pricing restrictions associated with the California wildfires last month to impact Core FFO by $0.23 per share in 2025.

Investors were surprised by a 3% CPI reading in the US, raising concerns about potential inflation. 5 sectors to avoid if inflation persists.

These assets have a strong track record of resilience in uncertainty.

January inflation data showed higher costs than expected with rent and costs for home owners continuing to rise.

REITs start 2025 with modest gains. Russell 1000 and Dow Jones Total Stock Market outperform. ETFs with strong REIT performances include REZ, VNQ, and RSPR.

According to TheFly, KeyBanc noted that the company’s segment-by-segment revenue build and analysis show potential upside to Street estimates even when assuming no improvement in existing home sales through 2026.

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The San Francisco-based firm reported core funds from operations of $1.50 per share, compared with the average analysts' estimate of $1.39 per share.