The 5 Cheapest Large Cap REITs For 2026

Brett Ashcroft Green8.79K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(11min)CommentsSummaryREITs remain attractively valued, with many trading at near 10-year high dividend yields. AFFO yield plus AFFO growth is utilized as a scoring system in this article. ARE leads in value but faces risks from declining occupancy and potential AFFO contraction. Others in the top 5 include VICI, IRM, EQIX and PSA. REITs are highly rate sensitive; falling rates could catalyze outperformance, but persistent high rates would keep the sector subdued. Getty Images REITs are rate sensitive and still cheap Ending 2025 looking to next year, there are some possible value rotations and REITs as a sector have been one of my most watched value segments. If you parse over some ofThis article was written byBrett Ashcroft Green8.79K FollowersFollowBrett Ashcroft Green, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. His family also operates a real estate brokerage in Nevada, one of the most tax-advantaged jurisdictions in the United States for retiring, estate planning, and establishing trusts. He has worked with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals globally, specializing in private credit and commercial real estate mezzanine financing as a business director at a large family office. Brett is fluent in Mandarin Chinese in both business and legal settings and previously served as a court interpreter. Having spent a significant portion of his professional life in China and throughout Asia, Brett has also had the opportunity to work with leading commercial real estate developers, including The Witkoff Group, Kushner Companies, The Durst Organization, and Fortress Investment Group.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of VICI, O, AMT, PLD either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Disclaimer: The information in this article is intended for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. The views expressed are solely those of the author, based on independent research, analysis, and professional experience. Although the author is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), the content may not be suitable for your individual financial situation, objectives, or risk tolerance. Readers should consult with a qualified financial professional before making any decisions based on this material.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.