The real estate market may have been on the decline owing to the corona pandemic, but it is one of the most trusted investment class along with gold (List of Top Performing Gold Stocks). Ownership of real, tangible assets is always preferred by an individual, compared to the other virtual assets. The stocks of real estate companies offer the dual benefit of exposure to the real estate sector, as well as holding them in a share format instead of worrying about buying the large-valued property, spending on its upkeep and maintainence, and other taxation related issues. A long list of real estate companies are listed in the stock market whose shares can be purchased, held and traded with an aim to gain money in terms of capital appreciation, dividend, or both. The sub-sectors include residential properties, commercial properties, industrial properties, even highways, infrastructure building companies and real estate investment trusts (List of Best Performing REIT). Among the big array of property-linked securitites, which Real Estates stocks generated the top returns this year? Which of those figured among the winners in the long list of Real Estate stocks? This article provides a list of Real Estate 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 Real Estate stocks between the end of the previous year and , and the top 10 return generating Real Estate stocks are listed below.
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The following list presents stocks of the companies which belong to the broader Real Estate sector or the stock market index, their corresponding prices as of given date, and the percentage gains realized: 1) eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI)
Here's a look at the basic details and how the above mentioned stocks fared during the period:
eXp World
eXp World Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based real estate brokerage services for residential real estate market in the United states and Canada. The company facilitates buyers to search real-time property listi ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of eXp World. The Bellingham, WA-based Real Estate sector company eXp World Holdings, Inc. (EXPI) holds the number one spot among the best performing stocks of the Real Estate sector. Classified as the Real Estate business, the stock price of eXp World ended the previous year at a price of $11.33 per share while it reached the level of $63.12 apiece as of Dec 31, 2020 translating to a percentage change in stock price of 457.11%. As of writing, the company's market-cap value stands at $4.42 billion. Few leading stock market index includes eXp World in their constituent list. They include Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
VEREIT
VEREIT, Inc., incorporated on December 2, 2010, is a full-service real estate operating company. The Company operates through two business segments: real estate investment (REI) segment and investment management segment, ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of VEREIT. The New York, NY-headquartered company VEREIT Inc. (VER) is ranked number two among the best performing stocks of Real Estate 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 VEREIT has changed by 308.98 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $9.24 per share and year-to-date closing price of $37.79 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $9.75 billion to $8.25 billion during the same period. Along with Real Estate, the company is also in the business of Diversified REIT, REIT, Consumer Services, Real Estate Investment Trusts, REIT, Wilshire 5000, among other usual products and services. VEREIT continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like Wilshire 5000 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
Fathom Holdings
Fathom Holdings Inc. provides cloud-based real estate brokerage services in the South, Atlantic, Southwest, and Western parts of the United States. It offers ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Fathom Holdings. During the given months of the year 2020, Fathom Holdings Inc. (FTHM) was successful in generating YTD returns of 259.32 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 Cary, North Carolina-based Fathom Holdings closed at a price of $10.03 per share, while it traded at a price of $36.04 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. The company's market cap changed from $0 million to $496.01 million during the same period YTD. The company is classified under the Real Estate industry sector and further specialized as a Real Estate Services sector business.
Cedar Realty Trust
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc., incorporated on June 12, 1998, is a real estate investment trust (REIT). The Company focuses on ownership and operation of grocery-anchored shopping centers straddling the Washington ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Cedar Realty Trust. Rank number four in the coveted list is held by Cedar Realty Trust, Inc. (CDR) for being among the top performing stocks of 2020. Headquartered in New York, NY, the Consumer Services sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Real Estate Investment Trusts. Since the start of the year 2020, stock of Cedar Realty Trust has so far gained 243.39 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $2.95 per share and year-to-date price of $10.13 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $262.61 million to $137.08 million. The stock of Cedar Realty Trust continues to be a major constituent of many leading stock indexes which include Wilshire 5000 index, and several other broader level multi-cap market indicators.
Redfin
Redfin Corporation operates as a real estate brokerage company in the United States. The company operates an online real estate marketplace and provides real estate services, including assisting individuals in purchase or sell their residential property. It also provides title and settlement services; originates and sells mortgages; and buys and ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Redfin. Based on the market-cap change from $1.95 billion to $7.02 billion during the given months of the year 2020 and the share price change from $21.14 per share to a price of $68.63 per share as of Dec 31, 2020, Redfin Corporation (RDFN) was successful in generating YTD returns of 224.65 percentage. Standing at the number five rank in the top performing list of Real Estate stocks, the USA-based Redfin is categorized as the Real Estate sub-sector business which falls under the larger Real Estate 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, Russell 2000 index, and a few more broader-level indexes that are actively tracked in the market.
Zillow
Zillow Group, Inc. operates real estate and home-related brands on mobile and the Web in the United States. The company offers a portfolio of brands and products to empowering consumers with unparalle ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Zillow. At number six in the list of top stocks stands Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $45.74 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $135.94 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. It translates to a change of 197.2 percentage. The Washington, WA-headquartered Miscellaneous sector company also saw its market value change from $9.52 billion to $30.59 billion. The Business Services 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, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.
Power REIT
Power REIT, incorporated on August 26, 2011, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that holds, develops, acquires and manages real estate assets related to transportation and energy infrastructure in ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Power REIT. Power REIT (PW) has moved by 196.78 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 $9 apiece to the price of $26.71 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Dec 31, 2020. The smart run of the West Virginia, WV-based Real Estate Investment Trusts sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $16.7 million to $51.18 million over the same duration. Power 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.
Zillow
Zillow Group, Inc. operates real estate and home-related brands on mobile and the Web in the United States. The company offers a portfolio of brands and products to empowering consumers with unparalle ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Zillow. Zillow (Z) generated percentage returns of 182.54 percent during the 2020 year-to-date. Its returns are based on the share price which moved from $45.94 per share from the previous year-end to the price of $129.8 per share as of Dec 31, 2020. The company's value, as indicated by the market-cap figure, changed from $9.52 billion to $30.62 billion during the same period. The company is categorized as a Miscellaneous speciality business with further classification in the Business Services sub-category. Based in Washington, WA, the YTD performance of the Real Estate 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, and a few other wider multi-cap stock market indexes.
BBX Capital
BBX Capital Corporation, formerly known as BFC Financial Corporation, is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments and acquisitions of middle market companies. The firm also invests ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of BBX Capital. The number nine spot in the list of top performing stocks of the Real Estate sector is taken by BBX Capital Corporation (BBX). The company's stock price changed from $4.77 per share at the end of December of the previous year to the price of $13.39 per share as of writing. Overall, the stock managed to realized price change of 180.71 percent during the given time period. The corresponding change in the market capitalization value of the Fort Lauderdale, FL-based Real Estate sector company was from $437.31 million to $260.12 million. Being ranked in the top 10 best performing stocks of the Real Estate sector, the company also succeeded in outperforming the returns generated by some of the popular stock market indexes. They include the Russell 2000 index, and a handful of other multi-capitalization indexes.
China HGS Real Estate
China HGS Real Estate Inc., formerly China Agro Sciences Corp., incorporated on March 27, 2001, is engaged in real estate development, primarily in the construction and sale of residential apartments, ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of China HGS Real Estate. The China-based China HGS Real Estate, Inc. (HGSH) belongs to the Finance sector and is categorized as a Real Estate company. The stock of China HGS Real Estate ended the previous year at a price of $0.72 per share. As of Dec 31, 2020, the stock price has reached $1.78 apiece, which indicates a change of 147.22 percent making the company rank among the top performing stocks of the Real Estate for the year 2020 till date. At the end of the last year, company's market capitalization stood at $32.44 million. It has now changed to $40.09 million as of writing.This page is updated every week/month. Bookmark this site to track the best performing stocks regularly.