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Markets remained volatile in May 2025 amid ongoing trade tensions and mixed signals from Washington and Wall Street. While U.S.-China talks quietly resumed, tariffs persisted and business sentiment stayed cautious, contributing to investor uncertainty. May's investments added $111 in annual dividends, keeping me on track with my goal of $100+ monthly income growth and a 7.4% yield on cost.

Here is how Apollo Commerical Finance (ARI) and Berkeley Group Holdings PLC Unsponsored ADR (BKGFY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust sector might want to consider either Apollo Commerical Finance (ARI) or Ladder Capital (LADR). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:ARI) today announced the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock, which is payable on July 15, 2025 to common stockholders of record on June 30, 2025.

Investors looking for stocks in the REIT and Equity Trust sector might want to consider either Apollo Commerical Finance (ARI) or Ladder Capital (LADR). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance's high-risk model and history of dividend cuts make it a risky investment, with another dividend reduction potentially on the horizon. Despite recent efforts to improve its loan book and balance sheet, ARI's earnings and payout ratio signal potential ongoing financial stress. Shares trade at a premium valuation vs. peers, while the 10.1% dividend yield is not covered and could mislead income-focused investors.

Investors interested in stocks from the REIT and Equity Trust sector have probably already heard of Apollo Commerical Finance (ARI) and Ladder Capital (LADR). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Here is how Apollo Commerical Finance (ARI) and AIA (AAGIY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Management teams need to know when to shift from defense to offense. Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. is positioning itself to resume growth via higher lending activity. The commercial real estate sector may be turning a corner.

While challenging mortgage market trends will likely hurt the Zacks REIT and Equity Trust industry, companies like NLY, ARI and DX are well-positioned to flourish.