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It receives a Process rating downgrade to Above Average from High because indexing has not worked as well in the real estate category as in broader segments of the stock market.This benchmark selects stocks from the MSCI US Investable Market Index, a broad index that spans the complete US stock market. It targets stocks classified under the real estate sector. This includes equity REITs as well as real estate management and development firms. The fund excludes mortgage and hybrid REITs, whose revenue partly comes from real estate lending.The index weights...

Highlights: FY26 budget to be enacted via presidential ordinance Funding concerns eased by IMF, World Bank support Power subsidy to drop from Tk62,000cr to Tk35,000cr Agriculture, food subsidy to stay near Tk30,000cr Total budget set at Tk7.90 lakh crore, down from Tk7.97 lakh crore Exchange rate reform may complicate inflation management The Finance Division has framed next fiscal year's budget with a sharp focus on taming inflation, boosting investor confidence, and restoring macroeconomic stability. These priorities will be finalised today in a key meeting chaired by the chief adviser. If...

Building Wealth Through Property Investment By PSJ Staff & Rocky Mountain Realty In a time of economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and market volatility, many investors are looking for reliable ways to build and preserve wealth. Real estate stands out as one of the most stable and time-tested investments available.Unlike short-term market plays, real estate is a long-term strategy, one that rewards patience, planning, and persistence. Whether you’re eyeing your first rental property or expanding a commercial portfolio, real estate offers tangible value, consistent income potential, and a powerful hedge...

TORONTO, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose Investments”), as trustee and manager of Purpose Select Equity Fund (the "Fund”), today announced the appointment of PenderFund Capital Management Ltd. ("Pender”) as the new sub-advisor of the Fund. This change will take effect on or about May 20, 2025. The Fund will continue to be managed by the same portfolio manager, who has recently joined Pender. There will be no changes to the investment objectives or strategies of the Fund. Please consult your advisor and read the simplified...

“In a market where people have more choices than ever, the properties that succeed are those that perform — for tenants, customers, investors, and communities,” Alex Vouvalides, CEO of Perform Properties, said in a statement.“At Perform, we are committed to providing high-functioning, high-impact spaces designed to meet the evolving needs of businesses, their customers, and employees — delivering places where people want to be.”Additionally, it follows the merger of EQ Office and ShopCore, which was completed in December. Now they will all be known as Perform Properties.Aside from the new...

In my experience, the best commercial lenders will offer flexible qualification requirements, favorable rates and terms, and financing for various property types — such as apartments, multifamily homes, retail and office spaces, and restaurants. That said, here are my top loans for commercial real estate: Quick comparison of the best commercial real estate lenders Lendio: Best overall for multiple loan options Image: lendio I chose Lendio as the best overall pick due to its wide range of loan types and flexibility in qualifications. Since it’s a broker with over 75...

Dj Van Keuren | Co-Mgr Member Evergreen | Founder Family Office Real Estate Institute | President Harvard Real Estate Alumni Org. getty In the world of wealth preservation, real estate carries an enduring power and permanence. Stocks fluctuate, businesses pivot or dissolve and cash erodes with inflation, but well-selected real estate can appreciate and provide steady income. Because of this, for many high-net-worth families and family offices, real estate is often viewed as a legacy vehicle. Through my time in the real estate investment and family office space, I've seen...

In a notable move from Oklahoma's state leadership, Governor Kevin Stitt, alongside Senate President Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton and House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, announced a significant budget deal, as highlighted in a recent press release. The plan, aligning with conservative fiscal values, outlines a quarter-point reduction in the state income tax, a merge of income tax brackets, and a direct route to a zero income tax scenario, countering the tax policies of neighboring states. "Our agreement shows the kind of leadership that Oklahomans expect— fiscally responsible, conservative governance," declared Governor...

VESTAL, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Broome County officials announced new investments to Willow Point Nursing Home in Vestal.Broome County Executive Jason Garnar said the county has hired over 70 new full-time employees at the facility.The new Administrator, Sonya Moshier, was welcomed at an event on May 15.Garnar hopes to continue hiring new people and open up the last remaining closed wing of the facility. “We want to increase the number of people who directly work for Willow Point and only Willow Point and decrease our reliance on what we call agency...

Nick Schifrin: It was a bit of a diplomatic dust-up today in Turkey. The Ukrainian and Russian delegations landed in different cities. The Russian delegation ended up waiting in Istanbul for a Ukrainian delegation that didn't even show up.And the two delegations were really lopsided. Zelenskyy was there in Turkey with his most senior aides, but Putin was a no-show and sent relatively mid-level officials, what Zelenskyy called a decorative group.Despite all that, tomorrow, Turkey will host the first face-to-face meeting between Russia and Ukraine in some three years, since...