Apple Hospitality REITNYSE: APLE

Low-priced stocks with upside are increasingly hard to find as top-performing mega-caps edge ever closer to overvaluation. As seen with Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA ) recently, even moderate underperformance can be devastating when much of the wider market hinges on continued momentum.

If you're feeling uncertain about the market's direction, you're not alone. Despite positive economic and stock market indicators suggesting renewed financial strength, the sentiment on the ground often tells a different story.

Focusing on acquiring properties in strong RevPAR markets, Apple Hospitality (APLE) takes over Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown for $79.5 million.

You aren't alone if you're nervous about where markets are going. Though economic and stock news alike points toward renewed national financial and monetary strength, on-the-ground vibes seem to negate the apparent facts.

Roughly 50% of my portfolio is placed in equity REITs. This goes hand in hand with the dividend investing strategy. In the article, I explain the three key reasons that motivate me to allocate so heavily in the REIT space.

Apple Hospitality REIT (APLE) reported quarterly funds from operations (FFO) of $0.34 per share, which matched the Zacks Consensus Estimate and was the same as the FFO of $0.34 per share reported in the previous year.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple Hospitality REIT Announces Dates for First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call.

As witnessed by the travel restrictions not long ago, the hospitality real estate market remains highly dependent on various global factors, from market upturns and downturns to geopolitics and natural disasters. However, as worldwide travel and tourism is rebounding, the hospitality sector is on the uptake—with hotel real estate investment trusts (REITs) particularly performing well.

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript