Recreation, vacation and leisure are some of the basic needs of human life. Hotels and vacation destination help fulfill these needs. A well planned infrastructure and real estate is required to acquire, build, operate, manage the properties related to such activities. For instance, a luxury resort on the beach may be a failure if there is no suitable approach road to it from the mainlands. To support this infrastructure, a special class of security called REITs are available. They typically work by collecting money from investors and making investments in such properties and infrastructure. (See also, List of Best Performing REIT) One can take investment exposure to such real estate securities by taking shares/units of these REITs. The Hotel REITs are financial securities which are listed on the stock exchange, and belong to the category of hote and motel real estate sub-sector. They are also known by the names of hospitality REITs, Lodging REITs, or Motel REITs. These companies, or trusts, work by acquiring, building, owning and managing several properties, real estate and associated services that are used for recereational, travel and leisure purpose. Hotels, motels, luxury resorts, business-class hotels and leased out space in the properties to guests are some of the examples of properties of the Hotel REITs. Explore more: See the best performing REITs lists of Healthcare REITs, Industrial REITs, Hotel REITs, Retail REITs, Office REITs, Residential REITs, Diversified REITs and Mortgage REITs.
Among the various available property-linked securitites in the category of Hotel REITs, which ones generated the top returns this year? Which of those figured among the winners in the long list of Hotel REIT stocks? This article provides a list of Hotel REIT stocks which have generated the highest returns in the year 2020 till date of writing. The list is prepared based on the percentage returns generated by the individual Hotel REIT stocks between the end of the previous year and , and the top 10 return generating Hotel REIT stocks are listed below.
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The following list presents stocks of the companies which belong to the broader Hotel REIT sector or the stock market index, their corresponding prices as of given date, and the percentage gains realized: 1) InnSuites Hospitality Trust (IHT)
Here's a look at the basic details and how the above mentioned stocks fared during the period:
InnSuites Hospitality Trust
InnSuites Hospitality Trust (NYSE MKT symbol: IHT) first listed on the NYSE in 1971 is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona is an unincorporated Ohio Business Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) that own ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of InnSuites Hospitality Trust. The Arizona, AZ-based Consumer Services sector company InnSuites Hospitality Trust (IHT) holds the number one spot among the best performing stocks of the Hotel REIT sector. Classified as the Real Estate Investment Trusts business, the stock price of InnSuites Hospitality Trust ended the previous year at a price of $1.53 per share while it reached the level of $2.2 apiece as of Dec 31, 2020 translating to a percentage change in stock price of 43.79%. As of writing, the company's market-cap value stands at $20.12 million.
Four Corners Property Trust
FCPT is a real estate investment trust primarily engaged in the acquisition and leasing of restaurant properties. The Company seeks to grow its portfolio by acquiring additional real estate to lease, ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Four Corners Property Trust. The Mill Valley, CA, United States-headquartered company Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. (FCPT) is ranked number two among the best performing stocks of Hotel REIT of 2020. The Consumer Services sector business falls under the Real Estate Investment Trusts industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2020, the stock price of Four Corners Property Trust has changed by 5.6 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $28.19 per share and year-to-date closing price of $29.77 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $1.94 billion to $2.19 billion during the same period. Along with Hotel REIT, the company is also in the business of REIT, Consumer Services, Real Estate Investment Trusts, REIT, Real Estate, Wilshire 5000, Russell 2000, among other usual products and services. Four Corners Property Trust continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
MGM Growth Properties LLC
MGM Growth Properties LLC, incorporated on October 23, 2015, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) engaged in the acquisition, ownership and leasing of destination entertainment and leisure resorts, whose ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of MGM Growth Properties LLC. During the given months of the year 2020, MGM Growth Properties LLC (MGP) was successful in generating YTD returns of 1.07 percentage which helped it gain the number three spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2020 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the Nevada, NV-based MGM Growth Properties LLC closed at a price of $30.97 per share, while it traded at a price of $31.3 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. The company's market cap changed from $9.71 billion to $9.5 billion during the same period YTD. The company is classified under the Consumer Services industry sector and further specialized as a Real Estate Investment Trusts sector business.
Ashford Hospitality Trust
Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc., incorporated on May 13, 2003, is an externally-advised real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company is focused on investing in the hospitality industry with a focus ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Ashford Hospitality Trust. The Texas, TX-based Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc (AHT) belongs to the Consumer Services sector and is categorized as a Real Estate Investment Trusts company. The stock of Ashford Hospitality Trust ended the previous year at a price of $2.79 per share. As of Dec 31, 2020, the stock price has reached $2.59 apiece, which indicates a change of -7.17 percent making the company rank among the top performing stocks of the Hotel REIT for the year 2020 till date. At the end of the last year, company's market capitalization stood at $284.89 million. It has now changed to $137.81 million as of writing. Ashford Hospitality Trust continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like Wilshire 5000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Sunstone Hotel Investors
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc., incorporated on June 28, 2004, operates as a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). The Companys primary business is to acquire, own, asset manage ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Sunstone Hotel Investors. Rank number five in the coveted list is held by Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. (SHO) for being among the top performing stocks of 2020. Headquartered in California, CA, the Consumer Services sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Hotels Resorts. Since the start of the year 2020, stock of Sunstone Hotel Investors has so far gained -18.61 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $13.92 per share and year-to-date price of $11.33 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $3.13 billion to $2.44 billion. The stock of Sunstone Hotel Investors continues to be a major constituent of many leading stock indexes which include Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
RLJ Lodging Trust
RLJ Lodging Trust, incorporated on January 31, 2011, is a self-administered real estate investment trust. The Company is engaged in the acquisition of focused-service and compact full-service hotels. As of ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of RLJ Lodging Trust. At number six in the list of top stocks stands RLJ Lodging Trust (RLJ), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $17.72 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $14.15 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. It translates to a change of -20.15 percentage. The Maryland, MD-headquartered Consumer Services sector company also saw its market value change from $3.02 billion to $2.34 billion. The Real Estate Investment Trusts specialist also managed to outperform some of the major stock market indexes of which it is a part of. They include the Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.
Apple Hospitality REIT
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns one of the largest and most diverse portfolios of upscale, select-service hotels in the Uni ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Apple Hospitality REIT. Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (APLE) has moved by -20.55 percentage over the given period of 2020-YTD, helping it gain a place at number seven among the top performing stocks. The Consumer Services sector company managed to achieve the feat as its stock price changed from $16.25 apiece to the price of $12.91 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Dec 31, 2020. The smart run of the Richmond, Virginia-based Real Estate Investment Trusts sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $3.64 billion to $2.88 billion over the same duration. Apple Hospitality REIT is a key member of many popular stock market indexes. They include Wilshire 5000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Host Hotels
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (Host Inc.), incorporated on September 28, 1998, operates as a self-managed and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company operates through hotel ownership segment. ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Host Hotels. Based on the market-cap change from $13.3 billion to $10.32 billion during the given months of the year 2020 and the share price change from $18.55 per share to a price of $14.63 per share as of Dec 31, 2020, Host Hotels and Resorts (HST) was successful in generating YTD returns of -21.13 percentage. Standing at the number eight rank in the top performing list of Hotel REIT stocks, the Bethesda, Maryland-based Host Hotels is categorized as the Real Estate Investment Trusts sub-sector business which falls under the larger Consumer Services sector. It is also a part of few famous stock indexes that are used to track the overall performance of the stock market. They include Wilshire 5000 index, S&P 500 index, and a few more broader-level indexes that are actively tracked in the market.
Ryman Hospitality Properties
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., incorporated on June 21, 2012, is a self-advised and self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company focuses on group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Ryman Hospitality Properties. Ryman Hospitality Properties (RHP) generated percentage returns of -21.81 percent during the 2020 year-to-date. Its returns are based on the share price which moved from $86.66 per share from the previous year-end to the price of $67.76 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. The company's value, as indicated by the market-cap figure, changed from $4.76 billion to $3.73 billion during the same period. The company is categorized as a Consumer Services speciality business with further classification in the Real Estate Investment Trusts sub-category. Based in Tennessee, TN, the YTD performance of the Hotel REIT sector also fared better than that of the returns generated by some of the closley tracked stock market indexes. The company is a part of Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a few other wider multi-cap stock market indexes.
Diamondrock Hospitality
DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in top gateway markets a ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Diamondrock Hospitality. The number ten spot in the list of top performing stocks of the Hotel REIT sector is taken by Diamondrock Hospitality Company (DRH). The company's stock price changed from $11.08 per share at the end of December of the previous year to the price of $8.25 per share as of writing. Overall, the stock managed to realized price change of -25.54 percent during the given time period. The corresponding change in the market capitalization value of the Maryland, MD-based Consumer Services sector company was from $2.22 billion to $1.65 billion. Being ranked in the top 10 best performing stocks of the Hotel REIT sector, the company also succeeded in outperforming the returns generated by some of the popular stock market indexes. They include the Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.This page is updated every week/month. Bookmark this site to track the best performing stocks regularly.