06/02/2026
The K-shaped economy continues to play out.
Investments dependent on continued consumer strength are beginning to show increased downside sensitivity. Recent market reactions following earnings from Walmart highlight growing investor focus on the durability of consumer spending trends.
Historically, certain real asset sectors have demonstrated greater resilience across economic cycles. According to long-term REIT index data published by Nareit, self-storage has been among the more durable-performing REIT sectors over time.
While public and private markets behave differently, the underlying fundamentals supporting self storage have historically remained comparatively stable through periods of economic uncertainty.
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Source: National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (2025). Annual index values & returns.
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