iShares US Real Estate ETF (IYR-N)

Homebuilders are hitting 52-weeks highs today. But IYR, which holds commercial REITs, remains down 25% from its highs. She likes IYR, if rates come down and real estates prices rebound.

(A Top Pick July 30/18 Up 4%) Since the correction in February, it has out-performed the S&P. This is a great global real estate holding.

About a 4% yield. You are starting to see some pretty significant asset flows. It is a complementary asset to stock and bond portfolios. You are starting to see fund flows into this area.

Historically REITs have done quite well in the summer. This one shows a nice upward trend and you are into a period of seasonal strength, which only lasts until the end of September. If you own the stock, continue to hold.

This is just coming to an end of its 1^st period of seasonal strength. It tends to do well in the springtime, March through to May. The next period of strength is from July through to October.

(A Top Pick May 9/13. Down 14.85%.) REITs have a period of seasonal strength in the spring and summer months. However on May 22, shortly after his appearance, there were signs of weakness.

Seasonal strength does well until May 5^th, so take advantage of weakness to get in ready for the summer strength. Usually gains 7.1% over the summer. 3 out of 4 years. Mix of real estate products. Sell in September.