REITs: very bond-like

Most investors look at REITs for yield, as bond-like, says Alex Pettee, who discusses the nuances and axioms of investing in the public and private side of real estate investment trusts with Brad Thomas and David Auerbach (1:50). Rates up, REITs down; ignore day-to-day movements (3:30). REIT valuations, property sectors and rate sensitivities (11:30). Common vs. preferred shares (14:20). Bullish housing case intact? (16:00) Hurricane effects on real estate (21:00). 3 REITs worth looking at (24:10). This was originally published as a webinar on October 10.  Show Notes:3 Small Cap REITs That Are Hard To BeatREITs Are A Deep Value Opportunity iREIT + HOYARead the transcript!For full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores and dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions