Weyerhaeuser (WY), a timber REIT, has lagged the S&P 500, pushing its dividend yield higher. The article analyzes whether WY is a low-attention income play benefiting from housing and interest rate changes, or a value trap tied to a slow construction market. It explores how WY makes money through timberlands, real estate, and wood products, highlighting its dependence on US housing and interest rates, and provides a balanced view of risks and opportunities for investors.
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Is Weyerhaeuser’s 5% Yield a Value Trap or Quiet REIT Bargain?
Weyerhaeuser (WY), a timber REIT, has lagged the S&P 500, pushing its dividend yield higher. The article analyzes whether WY is a low-attention income play benefiting from housing and interest rate changes, or a value trap tied to a slow construction market. It explores how WY makes money through timberlands, real estate, and wood products, highlighting its dependence on US housing and interest rates, and provides a balanced view of risks and opportunities for investors.