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Virtus Diversified REIT Announces Acquisition of Free-Standing Walmart Property
TORONTO, May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Virtus Capital Corporation, the asset manager of Virtus Diversified REIT is proud to announce its latest strategic move in expanding its portfolio with the acquisition of a free-standing Walmart tenanted property located in Flin Flon, Manitoba. This acquisition marks a significant milestone for Virtus Diversified REIT as it continues to strengthen its retail presence with reliable anchor tenants in strong markets across Canada.
Virtus Diversified REIT Announces Lease Renewal with Crown Corporation at Timmins, Ontario Property
TORONTO, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtus Capital Corporation, the asset manager of Virtus Diversified REIT is pleased to announce a lease renewal from the sole tenant, a federal government owned Crown Corporation, at the commercial property located in Timmins, Ontario. The renewed lease extends the tenancy agreement through January 31, 2030, ensuring continued occupancy and revenue stability for this key asset in our portfolio.
Virtus Diversified REIT Celebrates Significant Increase in Net Asset Value
TORONTO, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (VREIT) proudly announces a remarkable achievement in its financial performance: “Since inception, we have delivered consistent distributions of $0.75 per unit for our clients. Further to this milestone, we are happy to report a substantial increase in Net Asset Value Per Unit (NAVPU),” says Josh Will, EVP of VREIT
Virtus Diversified REIT Announces Pending Acquisition of Multi-Residential Apartment Building in Parry Sound, Ontario
TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is excited to announce its pending acquisition of a modern multi-residential apartment building located in the scenic town of Parry Sound.
Virtus Diversified REIT Adds Additional Retirement Residence in Guelph Ontario
TORONTO, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (VREIT) has announced the successful acquisition of Heritage House, a premier senior living community located at 2113 Gordon Street in Guelph, Ontario.
Virtus Diversified REIT Seeks to Raise $50,000,000 through New Retail Offering
TORONTO, Ontario, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is pleased to announce the release of FundServ codes AXC440, AXC441, AXC442, AXC443, and AXC444, for institutional and retail clients.
Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust Acquires First U.S. Based Holding
WOODBRIDGE, Ontario, Oct. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust is pleased to announce the acquisition of its first U.S. based holding.
Virtus Diversified REIT Announces Significant Acquisition in Timmins, Ontario
TORONTO, Oct. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Virtus Diversified Real Estate Investment Trust (VDREIT) is pleased to announce the acquisition of 179 3rd Avenue
Market Updates
No shortage of opportunities in Canadian real estate
Steve Marino of GWL Realty Advisors says a return to economic stability will unlock capital across a multitude of asset classes
5-Star Wholesalers 2022
If there’s anything the past two years have taught us, it’s that professionals can stand on the front lines and yet still operate in the background – and wholesalers are a perfect case in point.
The pandemic housing boom is winding down. Economists forecast a 10-20% price correction
Economists are predicting that Canadian home prices will fall as much as 20 per cent this year as higher interest rates begin to hit the country’s booming real estate market.
Mortgage rates are expected to climb again as
Mutual fund investors sell low once again as markets tank
It’s another sad twist on the “buy low, sell high” investment creed: stock markets fall into a correction (or worse) and nervous investors hit the sell button.
Canadian investors pulled nearly $5 billion from mutual funds last month, according to the latest tally from
Advisors ‘should consider alternative’ investments regardless of what happens in the stock markets
The recent stock market downturn has advisors revisiting strategies that could protect investors from losing a chunk of their portfolios’ value. For some, the answer is alternative investments such as private equity and debt, real estate and infrastructure.
Institutional investors have invested in alternatives for decades, but they
The Case for Alternative Investments
We may be turning a corner on the pandemic, but our lives are far from “back to normal.” Amidst high inflation, interest rate hikes and volatile equity markets – especially in response to the situation in Ukraine – a sense of stability remains precarious.
Enter alternative investments. Though they’ve been around for a while, we’re witnessing a rise in alternative investment allocations to portfolios far and wide, a testament to their capacity for diversification and protection from volatility.
REITs are quite well positioned to deal with these rising rates: Marc-André Flageole
Marc-André Flageole, global portfolio manager and head of investments at Presima, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss outlook for the REIT market.
Ontario Teachers’ returns 11.1% for 2021, led by private equity investments
The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan investments returned 11.1 per cent in 2021, with its result driven by the strong performance of its private equity portfolio.
REITs are quite well positioned to deal with these rising rates: Marc-André Flageole
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