Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) distribute nearly 90% of their earnings as dividends to investors, providing a regular income source, which could be a hefty way to make some gains in a volatile market backdrop. Therefore, high-yield REITs, Ladder Capital Corp (LADR), Alexander's, Inc. (ALX), and Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) might be worthy portfolio additions.
According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, consumer prices rose 3.3% on a 12-month basis in May compared to 3.4% in April. While this was an optimistic result, it is still higher than the Fed’s 2% target.
