In the first quarter, the Chilton REIT Composite underperformed the RMZ by producing a total return of +3.4% gross of fees and +3.3% net of fees, which compares to the RMZ’s total return of +4.8%.  However, the Chilton REIT Composite outperformed the Vanguard Real Estate Index (VNQ), our secondary benchmark, that produced a total return […]

Seniors Housing (SH) REITs are on a historic run.  Typically, average SSNOI (same store net operating income) growth is 3-4% for all REITs.  In contrast, Welltower (NYSE: WELL), the largest SH owner, is on track for its fourth consecutive year above 20%, and Ventas (NYSE: VTR) is pacing for four years well into double digits. […]