Core real estate equity offers investors a multitude of potential benefits, according to MetLife Investment Management.
Through economic cycles, the sector has historically produced attractive, absolute and risk-adjusted returns while acting as a strong diversifier in multi-asset-class portfolios. Commercial real estate has also demonstrated an ability to withstand short-term economic shocks and recover long-term value.
However, real estate remains a relationship-driven asset class where local knowledge can be as
essential as analysis of macro trends. Finding a real estate investment manager with the expertise, scale, resources and experience is of the utmost importance.
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