Slate Securities will actively manage the portfolio using a global universe of about 2,000 lenders that fit its definition of real estate securities. It will also employ option writing, which the firm believes has the potential to add value, is a useful strategy for reducing an investor’s exposure to risk, and may even increase returns.
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Slate Securities operates in both the public and private real estate markets. As a fully owned subsidiary of Slate Asset Management, it has access to a wealth of knowledge, insights, and investment opportunities.
“Our team’s deep real estate investing expertise and track record of experience with yield focused real estate securities solutions will be a distinct advantage as we seek to construct and manage this portfolio to deliver long-term, sustainable value for our investors,” said Fraser McEwen, Partner at Slate Securities.
BILT is available in Canadian dollar-denominated hedged units.
