Active management matters
Leveraging a 360° view of real estate markets and our extensive market presence, our specialized investment approach seeks to capitalize on mispriced opportunities in global listed securities.
Disciplined stock selection focused on quality at the right price
Rigorous, fundamental analysis identifies quality businesses we believe are undervalued.
Proven, consistent portfolio management
Listed REIT experience spans 25+ years, combined with long tenured leadership and philosophy, backed by one of the largest dedicated REIT investment teams.
Attractive returns
Established track record of delivering attractive risk-adjusted excess returns through bottom-up stock selection and diversifying across a large number of medium-sized active weight positions.
Increased total return potential:
REITs have the potential to enhance portfolio returns with historical outperformance compared with global equities and bonds
Historical inflation hedge:
REITs have outperformed equities during high inflation environments1, with dividends from a durable and often growing income-stream tied to contractual leases and capital appreciation tied to real asset ownership
Multiple diversification benefits:
Exposure to diversified geographies and property types with low correlations to other asset classes; complementary to a private real estate allocation
Liquidity:
More liquid than direct ownership of property and provides immediate exposure to diversified real estate
Our experienced investment teams provide comprehensive, specialized, and sustainable capabilities across all four quadrants of commercial real estate—public equity, private equity, public debt, and private debt—and more recently, infrastructure investing. Whatever real estate strategy or combination of strategies you believe is right for your objectives, we can help.
1Source: FactSet, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As of 31 December 2023. Over 12-month time periods from 01/01/2000-12/31/2023, Global REITs outperformed global equities (12% vs 8%) when inflation (CPI) was above average (>2.56%). Not intended to represent the performance of any particular investment. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Real estate investment options are subject to some risks inherent in real estate and real estate investment trusts (REITs), such as risks associated with general and local economic conditions. Investing in REITs involves special risks, including interest rate fluctuation, credit risks, and liquidity risks, including interest conditions on real estate values and occupancy rates. International and global investing involves greater risks such as currency fluctuations, political/social instability and differing accounting standards.
Investment guidelines are subject to change.
Not all investment options are available in all jurisdictions. Certain vehicles have not been registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be directly or indirectly offered or sold in the United States or to any United States person.
FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed NTR Index is designed to represent general trends in eligible real estate equities worldwide. Net Total Return (NTR/NR) includes dividends after the deduction of withholding taxes.
Principal Real Estate is a trade name of Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC, an affiliate of Principal Global Investors.
