Housing is a fundamental human need, and in many countries, there is a severe shortage of affordable, well-maintained housing for vulnerable or lower-income populations. A social housing REIT is a novel financial and real estate structure that seeks to address that gap by combining impact objectives with real estate investment mechanics. This article examines how…
The CI Global REIT Fund is a mutual fund designed to give investors access to global real estate markets through real estate investment trusts (REITs) and related securities. It’s a fund that combines the stability of income-producing real assets with the flexibility and liquidity of mutual fund investing. In an increasingly complex global economy, owning…
Real estate is often regarded as a cornerstone of diversified portfolios, but direct property ownership requires capital, management, and risk exposure. An efficient alternative is investing through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). REITs allow investors to own shares in income-producing real estate portfolios, with many of the advantages of property investing while gaining liquidity, diversification,…
Nuveen Global Cities REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) is a diversified, income-generating global property fund managed by Nuveen Real Estate, one of the largest real estate investment managers worldwide. The fund provides access to a curated global portfolio of high-quality commercial, residential, and industrial assets located in key “global cities” metropolitan regions with strong economies,…
The healthcare sector has long been one of the most resilient industries in the world. As populations age and healthcare needs grow, the demand for medical infrastructure continues to rise. Real estate plays a central role in that growth, providing the physical space where care is delivered from outpatient clinics and senior housing to specialized…