Getting access to stem cells from a primate, an animal biologically close to humans, West realized, promised tremendous intellectual-property dividends.
Three kinds of reits to be wary of: ones with lousy properties, unaffordable dividends or too much debt.
Generally, any earnings from property (rent, interest, dividends) take their classification from the property that yields them.
In choosing the better REIT stocks, Mr. Harris said he looks at a company's balance sheet, particularly at the level of debt; the quality of its portfolio, especially property location; the dividend history; management experience; and the development pipeline.
Probably more important, instead of spending billions on new properties, they paid out dividends and financed stock buybacks.
First, performance an amalgam of earnings growth, property value growth and dividend payouts.
The resulting acquisition of Pinterest followers and the deeper engagement with fans across multiple properties can pay great dividends.
As income from REIT-owned properties rebounds, so will the dividends.
Still, Mr. Shulman said that he is concerned that Southern markets will not have a speedy recovery and that Gables may need to finance its dividends by selling properties.
Essex Property Trust maintained its quarterly dividend of $1.04 per share.
Now the bank lobby is insisting that this dividend payment is property that the government is forbidden from seizing without compensation.
