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The Real Estate sector contains companies involved in property development, management, and investment. Main sub-sectors include real estate investment trusts and property developers. Examples of companies in this sector include Simon Property Group, Prologis, and Realty Income.
A Canadian investor may want exposure to the Real Estate sector for diversification benefits, as it can provide a unique macro thesis driven by demographic and urbanization trends. Additionally, real estate stocks often offer a dividend-focused profile, which can appeal to income-seeking investors, or a growth profile…
Canadian investors should consider balance-sheet quality and competitive moat when picking individual stocks in the Real Estate sector. A strong balance sheet can provide stability during market downturns, while a competitive moat can help companies maintain market share.
For Canadian investors in Real Estate stocks, particularly those invested in REITs, the RRSP is the tax-optimal account. This is because REIT distributions are typically taxed as ordinary income, and the Canadian dividend tax credit does not apply to these distributions.
WELL Health Technologies (WELL) — provides software and services to medical clinics and healthcare providers. PLD — operates as a real estate investment trust with a focus on logistics and distribution facilities.
RRSP — REIT distributions are typically treated as interest income (no dividend tax credit) — an RRSP eliminates that full taxation.
The Canadian real estate sector offers a range of investment opportunities. Some of the notable real estate stocks listed in Canada are those of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate companies with diverse portfolios. These stocks can provide a steady income stream and potential for long-term growth.
For Canadian investors in the Real Estate sector, particularly those holding REITs, it's essential to consider the tax implications of their investments. Since REIT distributions are typically taxed as ordinary income, the Canadian dividend tax credit does not apply. To minimize tax liabilities, investing in U.S.
For Canadian investors interested in the Real Estate sector, buying individual stocks can provide targeted exposure to specific companies, but it also increases risk if that company underperforms. In contrast, a sector ETF offers diversification across various real estate companies, reducing reliance on any one stock.
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WE WELL Welltower Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +162 | $140.9B | US$199.59 | +44.2% | 99.19 | 1.44% | 0.82 | |
PL PLD Prologis, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +187 | $132.2B | US$141.82 | +42.3% | 36.14 | 2.98% | 1.35 | |
EQ EQIX Equinix, Inc. | Real Estate | NASDAQ | +174 | $106.2B | US$1,077.00 | +25.7% | 74.07 | 1.84% | 1.00 | |
AM AMT American Tower Corporation | Real Estate | NYSE | +164 | $84.9B | US$182.24 | -10.9% | 30.11 | 3.73% | 0.90 | |
SP SPG Simon Property Group, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +159 | $66.0B | US$203.55 | +34.5% | 14.25 | 4.29% | 1.36 | |
DL DLR Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +1 | $64.5B | US$183.50 | +16.0% | 50.53 | 2.57% | 1.08 | |
O O Realty Income Corporation | Real Estate | NYSE | +141 | $55.7B | US$59.72 | +16.4% | 50.23 | 5.30% | 0.76 | |
PS PSA Public Storage | Real Estate | NYSE | +145 | $53.0B | US$301.97 | +6.1% | 31.34 | 3.95% | 0.98 | |
CC CCI Crown Castle Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | $38.7B | US$88.62 | -4.8% | 38.61 | 4.64% | 0.95 | ||
VT VTR Ventas, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | $38.4B | US$79.04 | +40.0% | 153.49 | 2.37% | 0.76 | ||
IR IRM Iron Mountain Incorporated | Real Estate | NYSE | +111 | $38.1B | US$127.95 | +35.1% | 139.40 | 2.69% | 1.23 | |
CB CBRE CBRE Group, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +137 | $36.9B | US$126.03 | +5.9% | 28.55 | — | 1.28 | |
EX EXR Extra Space Storage Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +115 | $30.2B | US$143.04 | +1.4% | 32.50 | 4.49% | 1.23 | |
VI VICI VICI Properties Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +161 | $29.4B | US$27.28 | -4.8% | 9.66 | 6.32% | 0.70 | |
AV AVB AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +131 | $26.0B | US$183.19 | -4.3% | 22.62 | 3.90% | 0.80 | |
EQ EQR Equity Residential | Real Estate | NYSE | +126 | $24.8B | US$66.14 | +0.8% | 26.18 | 4.29% | 0.77 | |
SB SBAC SBA Communications Corporation | Real Estate | NASDAQ | +112 | $20.8B | US$196.58 | -9.6% | 21.36 | 2.46% | 1.02 | |
BE BEKE KE Holdings Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +9 | $18.1B | US$16.91 | -9.0% | 37.73 | 1.66% | -0.35 | |
ES ESS Essex Property Trust, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +124 | $17.9B | US$277.79 | +4.9% | 30.67 | 3.80% | 0.73 | |
WY WY Weyerhaeuser Company | Real Estate | NYSE | +103 | $17.6B | US$24.47 | -5.3% | 43.77 | 3.43% | 0.91 | |
IN INVH Invitation Homes Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +110 | $17.2B | US$28.98 | -8.6% | 30.79 | 4.10% | 0.86 | |
WP WPC W. P. Carey Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +87 | $16.4B | US$73.58 | +26.5% | 31.80 | 5.00% | 0.78 | |
HS HST Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | Real Estate | NASDAQ | +142 | $16.3B | US$23.85 | +53.7% | 15.63 | 3.48% | 1.12 | |
KI KIM Kimco Realty Corporation | Real Estate | NYSE | +100 | $16.0B | US$23.77 | +20.6% | 27.68 | 4.32% | 0.99 | |
NL NLY Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +77 | $15.5B | US$21.17 | +29.7% | 7.05 | 12.81% | 1.27 | |
MA MAA Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +120 | $15.4B | US$132.54 | -11.2% | 39.11 | 4.74% | 0.76 | |
SU SUI Sun Communities, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +62 | $14.9B | US$120.53 | +8.2% | — | 3.43% | 0.81 | |
RE REG Regency Centers Corporation | Real Estate | NASDAQ | +99 | $14.0B | US$76.31 | +14.0% | 26.58 | 3.91% | 0.84 | |
CS CSGP CoStar Group, Inc. | Real Estate | NASDAQ | +112 | $13.6B | US$33.40 | -55.0% | 460.00 | — | 0.75 | |
JL JLL Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | Real Estate | NYSE | +103 | $13.4B | US$289.25 | +31.6% | 15.19 | — | 1.34 | |
DO DOC Healthpeak Properties, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +103 | $13.1B | US$19.07 | +21.6% | 59.84 | 6.37% | 0.98 | |
OH OHI Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +100 | $13.1B | US$44.05 | +36.9% | 22.59 | 5.73% | 0.59 | |
GL GLPI Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | Real Estate | NASDAQ | +99 | $13.1B | US$46.08 | +10.2% | 14.82 | 6.98% | 0.71 | |
LA LAMR Lamar Advertising Company | Real Estate | NASDAQ | +58 | $13.0B | US$149.59 | +36.7% | 28.08 | 4.20% | 1.21 | |
AG AGNCN AGNC Investment Corp. | Real Estate | NASDAQ | — | $12.3B | US$25.70 | +10.7% | — | 9.23% | 1.33 | |
UD UDR UDR, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +105 | $12.2B | US$37.61 | -0.5% | 25.10 | 4.69% | 0.72 | |
AG AGNCM AGNC Investment Corp. | Real Estate | NASDAQ | — | $12.0B | US$25.10 | +10.5% | — | 8.76% | 1.33 | |
EL ELS Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +101 | $11.9B | US$61.48 | +2.2% | 30.89 | 3.51% | 0.70 | |
AG AGNC AGNC Investment Corp. | Real Estate | NASDAQ | +57 | $11.7B | US$10.17 | +30.1% | 8.13 | 13.83% | 1.33 | |
AM AMH American Homes 4 Rent | Real Estate | NYSE | +73 | $11.6B | US$32.24 | -11.3% | 26.08 | 4.11% | 0.83 | |
CP CPT Camden Property Trust | Real Estate | NYSE | +120 | $10.8B | US$108.89 | -2.8% | 29.77 | 3.98% | 0.82 | |
EG EGP EastGroup Properties, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +92 | $10.6B | US$197.01 | +26.9% | 36.78 | 3.07% | 1.07 | |
FR FRT Federal Realty Investment Trust | Real Estate | NYSE | +117 | $10.3B | US$119.42 | +32.2% | 20.73 | 3.78% | 0.93 | |
BX BXP BXP, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +97 | $9.7B | US$60.90 | -5.8% | 30.16 | 5.13% | 1.06 | |
AH AHR American Healthcare REIT, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +77 | $9.6B | US$46.59 | +47.8% | 82.86 | 2.05% | 0.94 | |
BR BRX Brixmor Property Group Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +90 | $9.3B | US$30.19 | +28.6% | 21.37 | 3.96% | 0.98 | |
CT CTRE CareTrust REIT, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +86 | $9.0B | US$38.03 | +47.8% | 25.84 | 3.82% | 0.79 | |
AR ARE Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | Real Estate | NYSE | +109 | $8.9B | US$51.27 | -27.0% | — | 8.21% | 1.14 | |
CU CUBE CubeSmart | Real Estate | NYSE | +96 | $8.9B | US$39.10 | +1.1% | 27.97 | 5.30% | 1.11 | |
FS FSV.TO FirstService Corporation | Real Estate | TSX | +10 | $8.8B | $190.45 | -23.7% | 37.56 | 0.90% | 0.91 |