Shares of Elme Communities (NYSE:ELME) jumped 6.5% in early January 2026, as the real estate investment trust (REIT) provided a stronger-than-expected update on its ongoing liquidation process. The rally was sparked by the announcement of a massive $14.67 per share special liquidating distribution, a figure that surpassed
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The Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF and the iShares Global REIT ETF both invest worldwide, but their construction determines whether property exposure stays tied to U.S. REIT cycles or expands across global markets.
Rexford is still executing operationally, but this portfolio move hints at a growing gap between strong fundamentals and what investors are willing to pay for them.
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After a tough stretch for REITs, Resolution Capital’s entry into Healthcare Realty Trust highlights a view that valuation and cash flow matter more than near-term rate debates
