When It Comes To REIT Investing, Scale Has Its Advantages

  • Issuing new shares is not inherently dilutive for REITs; when used for accretive growth, it can enhance scale and shareholder value. AFFO per share growth and payout ratios are critical metrics for evaluating whether REITs are deploying capital effectively and sustainably. Public Storage, Equinix, and Prologis currently offer attractive value and growth prospects, supported by strong balance sheets and well-covered dividends.