REIT predictions for 2015
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REIT predictions for 2015
Without looking at what the "experts" are guessing, how do you think US REITs (VNQ) will fare in 2015? Do you have any particular reasons for your guess?
VNQ makes up about ~17% of my portfolio, so I enjoyed the returns last year. In our early start to the year, they are also proving to be a good diversifier.
VNQ makes up about ~17% of my portfolio, so I enjoyed the returns last year. In our early start to the year, they are also proving to be a good diversifier.
My Portfolio: VTI [US], VXUS [Int'l], VNQ [REIT], VCN [Canada] (largest to smallest)
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Re: REIT predictions for 2015
The answer is... nobody knows. Just like it was the beginning of last year when everybody was down on REITS at the end of 2013.
Don't know the data on REITS, but the data on large cap, small cap, long government bonds, and long corporate bonds have a serial autocorrelation from year to year of ZERO. SO that means what happens one year has NO effect on the returns on the next year.
Investing becomes MUCH easier when you accept there is no reason anything goes up or down from year to year.
Good luck.
Don't know the data on REITS, but the data on large cap, small cap, long government bonds, and long corporate bonds have a serial autocorrelation from year to year of ZERO. SO that means what happens one year has NO effect on the returns on the next year.
Investing becomes MUCH easier when you accept there is no reason anything goes up or down from year to year.
Good luck.
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Re: REIT predictions for 2015
I hope it fairs poorly... so I can buy some. Sorry.
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REIT predictions for 2015
Because REITs are tax-inefficient , I'm guilty of "tilting" a bit towards REITS in my tax-deferred account. Since I also have the Total US Stock Market index fund in my holdings, I'e begun to wonder how much 'tilt" towards REITs I actually have. I think I read on the Forum that REITs make up about 3% of the Total US Stock Market. Is that about right?
Shawcroft
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Re: REIT predictions for 2015
I purchased VDE today instead of VNQ as I figured one was on "sale" vs the other (*yes I know, no one knows the answer, but both total ~5% of my portfolio currently)
I do wish I had more if it [VNQ] at the start of last year!
oh, yeah, I predict it will go up, down or sideways and most likely, all of the directions.
I do wish I had more if it [VNQ] at the start of last year!
oh, yeah, I predict it will go up, down or sideways and most likely, all of the directions.
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Re: REIT predictions for 2015
I really have no idea, but I'm going to guess that they're negative by year end. Just based on the amount of people asking about them, it seems like serious performance chasing. If interest rates go up, you're going to get wacked, but maybe they won't. People have been expecting rates to rise for years and they haven't.
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Re: REIT predictions for 2015
I voted for a decline based on RTM and likelihood of interest rates rising. I'm not selling any though, so take that for what its worth.
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Re: REIT predictions for 2015
Fundamentals seemed pretty bad a year ago, I chose to split 50/50 between US and International REITs, and... US REITs went up 30%... Early 2015, fundamentals aren't exactly pretty, so...
I certainly enjoyed the ride of my REITs (10% of my AA), but I did rebalance to my target AA, while keeping the split. I would be very wary about doing anything else.
I certainly enjoyed the ride of my REITs (10% of my AA), but I did rebalance to my target AA, while keeping the split. I would be very wary about doing anything else.
Re: REIT predictions for 2015
http://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Percenta ... ndex_fundsshawcroft wrote:... wonder how much 'tilt" towards REITs I actually have...
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Re: REIT predictions for 2015
You omitted the following poll options:
I don't know.
I don't care.
I don't know, and I don't care.
I don't know.
I don't care.
I don't know, and I don't care.
Gordon
Re: REIT predictions for 2015
I don't have a separate REIT allocation so from a disinterested party I will say down 7.5% + or - 15%....
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Re: REIT predictions for 2015
The above quote should sound familiar to the OP, taken from a post in May 2013. By now he/she should realize that REITS go up and down and up and down. You have already witnessed a couple of cycles for yourself. You are trying to time your way in and out. Stop focusing on one asset class and look at the portfolio as a whole.I wonder if I should sell... I won't "lose" any of my original principle if I do.
Good luck.
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Re: REIT predictions for 2015
Hi Gordon,gkaplan wrote:You omitted the following poll options:
I don't know.
I don't care.
I don't know, and I don't care.
Are you a REIT investor? If so, do you invest in U.S. and / or International REITs?
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