W. P. Carey Inc. Stock News

I often hold my REITs for just 1-2 years. But there are some exceptions that we expect to hold for the long run. Here 5 REITs that I will hold for the next decade.

W.P. Carey takes much of the risk out of owning and leasing commercial real estate. Pipeline operator Enbridge isn't as closely linked to energy prices as you might expect.

Net lease real estate investment trusts require tenants to pay most property-level operating expenses. Although any one location is high-risk for a net lease REIT, those with large portfolios tend to be fairly low-risk.

June this year, I wrote a bullish piece on WPC arguing that the market was not valuing the stock properly. The largest disconnect was that the market assigned a multiple to WPC that is similar or even below that of retail property based REITs. Looking at the recent earnings data, I see that the opportunity for investors has actually become even more attractive, despite ~11% increase in the shar...

There is a minority of REITs that check all the boxes. High yield, steady growth, lower risk, and upside potential. I discuss 2 such REITs that most investors should consider.

After years of annual dividend increases, W.P. Carey cut its dividend at the start of 2024.

W.P. Carey offers a 6% yield, supported by funds from operations. The REIT completed its office divestment strategy, focusing now on industrial and warehouse assets, with 64% of its portfolio in these categories. Despite lowering FY 2024 AFFO guidance, W.P. Carey maintains strong dividend coverage at 1.34X, indicating a safe and sustainable dividend.

This series will focus on REITs suitable for pre-retirees, addressing diversification and Buffett's "punch card" rule, emphasizing careful asset selection. Diversification is crucial for most investors, despite Buffett's advice; it mitigates risks from inevitable investment mistakes and balances portfolios. W. P. Carey, Brixmor Property, and Alexandria Real Estate are recommended REITs, each wi...