The Rise and Fall of Real Estate Investments: Q1 2020 vs. Q2 2020 Holdings Comparison by Security Capital Research & Management Inc
Ava Hoppe | 1 May, 2023
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, various sectors of the economy have undergone drastic changes, one of which is the real estate industry. Security Capital Research & Management Inc, a real estate securities investment company, recently released its Q1 2020 vs. Q2 2020 13F holdings comparison report. The report shows significant changes in the holdings of the company across different real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate-related firms.
American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) was one of the biggest gainers in Q2 2020, with Security Capital Research & Management Inc increasing its shares by 50.2%. The number of shares rose from 6,373,380 to 8,258,664, while the value of the shares increased from $147,862,000 to $222,158,000. The report also shows that the company increased its shares in Invitation Homes Inc (INVH) and Apartment Invt & Mgmt Co (AIV) by 591.5% and 41.9%, respectively, during Q2 2020.
On the other hand, the company lost faith in some real estate investment trusts during Q2 2020, resulting in a significant drop in its shares. For instance, Equity Reisidential (EQR) was one of the companies that suffered the most, with a decrease in shares by 62.3%. The number of shares dropped from 1,558,912 to 615,837, while the value of the shares declined from $96,200,000 to $36,224,000. Other firms that witnessed a decline in shares include Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN) and Hudson Pacific Properties Inc (HPP), with a decrease in shares by 23.8% and 61%, respectively.
Although most of the firms in the report experienced a decrease in value, some companies saw a slight increase in shares value. For instance, Public Storage (PSA), a self-storage REIT, saw an increase in shares value by 44.8%, despite a minimal increase in the number of shares from 267,538 to 401,053. Similarly, Ventas Inc (VTR) saw an increase in share value of 23.4% despite a slight decrease in the number of shares.
The reports also indicates that Security Capital Research & Management Inc recently acquired new shares in some companies, while others were entirely disposed of. For example, the company acquired 1,789,360 shares of UDR Inc, a multifamily housing REIT, during Q2 2020. Conversely, the company disposed of its entire holding of Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) during the same quarter.
In conclusion, the Security Capital Research & Management Inc Q1 2020 vs. Q2 2020 13F holdings comparisons report shows that the fortunes of various real estate companies have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite some companies showing a slight increase in shares value, most of them have faced a significant decline. It remains to be seen how the real estate industry will perform going forward, especially in the wake of the pandemic.
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