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REITs were rolling out of the gates in early-2026, coming back into favor amid a HALO trade (Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence) after a half-decade of rate headwinds and unfavorable narrative. The oil price surge tied to the Iran conflict has complicated the rotation by sending rates soaring, yet REITs have remained surprisingly resilient in recent weeks, maintaining sizable year-to-date outperformance. REIT-rate correlations have eased in recent quarters, signaling a more favorable "regime change" where performance is driven by property fundamentals rather than macro forces, following a prolonged period of rate-dominated.

U.S. equity markets fell for a fourth straight week, while interest rates jumped to eight-month highs, as continued turmoil in the Middle East rattled financial markets and revived inflation concerns. The third week of the Iran conflict settled into an uneasy equilibrium between escalation and de-escalation amid a continued standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, the key global energy chokepoint. The Federal Reserve - long bemoaning tariff-related inflation that failed to materialize - did little to calm markets, delivering a “hawkish hold” that pushed traders to price in rate hikes by year-end.

Top REIT investors are quietly repositioning their portfolios, revealing where the “smart money” sees opportunity. Several clear sector themes are emerging from recent 13F filings. But the biggest surprise may be how much top managers disagree on certain REITs.

U.S. equities slid to four-month lows as the escalating Iran war rattled markets, sending oil to three-year highs and interest rates higher amid tanker attacks, shipping disruptions, and intensifying strikes. Brent Crude jumped above $100 as attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and tanker explosions threatened global oil flows, fueling inflation fears and keeping investors on edge. The White House deployed emergency supply measures—including Russian crude purchases and potential strategic reserve releases—but markets remain skeptical they can offset disruptions to global energy flows.

AI is beginning to disrupt far more industries than most investors expected. As barriers to entry collapse, many businesses could face lower growth and valuations. But one asset class may actually benefit from this shift.

U.S. equities posted their worst week since October as a historic surge in oil prices fueled by the escalating Iran conflict rattled investor sentiment and revived inflation fears. While the U.S. continued to dominate the military balance over the past week, what remains of the Iranian regime is increasingly wounded and unpredictable, sowing chaos in global energy markets. Oil prices surged to the highest level since 2024 on concerns over long-term disruptions to the Hormuz Strait - the critical energy chokepoint that handles one-fifth of global oil trade.

American Homes 4 Rent is rated a BUY, with expectations of more than doubling investment over five years. AMH's business model—building, not just acquiring homes—offers flexibility amid potential regulatory restrictions on corporate home purchases. The balance sheet is solid, with understated assets, manageable debt, and strong free cash flow supporting a well-covered, growing dividend.