As alternative asset classes continue to be a major area of interest for institutional investors, considering the benefits and drawbacks of real estate as an allocation is an important exercise. In Canada, real estate, particularly residential, in core metropolitan areas has been an area of major investor and media interest as property values have skyrocketed. […]
North American stock markets marched to record highs Thursday on dissipating virus risks and China saying it would cut tariffs on U.S. imports in half. After two risk-on days, investors have sunk more money into defensive sectors such as telecommunications, consumer staples, real estate investment trusts, gold and utilities in both Canada and the U.S. […]
The complicated relationship between real estate and interest rates makes it important to know the role different types of properties play in a portfolio and to use public real estate for liquidity to keep a focus on core property, said Derek Warren, vice-president at Lincluden Investment Management, during a session at the 2018 Defined Benefit […]
Big investors power growth in commercial real estate.
Canada looking less attractive: CAIA panel.
NSAHO pension plan puts real estate investment into perspective.