Ventas

Ventas is a large healthcare real estate investment trust that owns senior housing communities, medical office buildings, research facilities and hospitals across the United States and beyond. Its portfolio is tied to long-term demographic trends, particularly an ageing population, which supports steady demand for the properties it leases to healthcare operators and life-science tenants. As a REIT, Ventas distributes most of its rental income and has paid dividends for nearly three decades. The yield is moderate and the payout was reset during the pandemic downturn, a reminder that healthcare property income can be sensitive to operator health and interest rates. Its mid-range profile suits investors seeking demographically driven real-estate income with awareness of that cyclicality.