Historically, REITs outperform the S&P 500 after rising interest rates, with recent data showing a 25% return from May to September 2024. Mortgage rates impact REITs differently, with lower rates boosting rental demand for multifamily and SFR REITs, but potentially increasing home prices. The "lock-in effect" limits home sales, benefiting multifamily and SFR REITs by driving rental demand, while self-storage REITs await increased home sales.
American Homes 4 Rent is a REIT that owns and leases single-family homes nationwide. Its portfolio is well-diversified and in a market with favorable supply/demand dynamics. With such a low leverage, strong liquidity, performance momentum, and low price level, I think it deserves some consideration even though its dividend yield is low.