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The REIT sector roared back into positive territory after a very brutal March. REITs averaged a remarkable 8.9% April gain and now have a +6.31% year-to-date total return. Small-cap REITs (+11.35%) soared in April as large caps (+9.05%) and mid caps (+8.13%) also saw strong gains. Micro caps (+4.49%) were also in the black but badly lagged. 91.33% of REIT securities had a positive total return in April.

Surging oil prices and hotter inflation reports reignited rate-hike concerns, sending Treasury yields to one-year highs as the Iran conflict remained stalemated despite the highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit.

REITs are finally shaking off their bear thesis. Oversupply is turning into a future tailwind. AI may push more capital toward real assets.

U.S. equity markets advanced for a fifth straight week - their longest winning streak since 2024 - as strong earnings, resilient data, and hopes for lasting Iran peace fueled optimism. Investors looked through another oil-price surge and inflationary pressure, focusing instead on corporate resilience and economic strength despite a complex macro backdrop shaped by geopolitical and policy uncertainty. The Fed held rates steady in an unusually fractured 8-4 vote, while Powell's plan to remain on the Board broke precedent and raised politically charged succession questions.

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BlueSky Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHH) by 3.6% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 1,026,973 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 36,125 shares during the period. Schwab U.S.

REITs, including Vanguard REIT ETF (VNQ), have underperformed recently due to multiple compression and the impact of rising interest rates. Historically, REITs have delivered returns comparable to the S&P 500, with recent underperformance mostly driven by valuation adjustments rather than fundamental weakness. The transition from rising to stable high interest rates is now a tailwind for REITs, supporting higher forward growth rates and improved acquisition economics.

Good Steward Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHH) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 216,475 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,522,000. Schwab U.S. REIT

Schwab US REIT ETF is not an effective hedge against push inflation. Investors usually price higher risk premiums when push-side inflation occurs. Push inflation raises the possibility of higher financing costs, and asset-level escalation might be capped by a pressured demand side.

Cape Investment Advisory Inc. lessened its holdings in Schwab U.S. REIT ETF (NYSEARCA:SCHH) by 94.5% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,460 shares of the company's stock after selling 25,055 shares during the period. Cape Investment Advisory Inc.'s

After a solid January performance, the REIT sector recovery gained steam in February with a stronger +3.70% return. Large cap REITs (+5.80%) led the REIT sector in February with strong gains from mid caps (+5.26%) and small caps (+4.94%). Micro caps (-6.12%) badly underperformed again in February. 71.71% of REIT securities had a positive total return in February.
