Episode 40: Real Estate and Its Possible Black Swan: The Office Sector

Jenny Marler, Head of Guggenheim Real Estate, provides insight into the $21 trillion commercial real estate market, a critical asset class for the economy. Performance has varied for each of the principal sectors, but the office sector, beset by tepid post-pandemic back-to-work trends, high mortgage rates, and capital rationing, is struggling. She discusses monitoring and managing risk and where she is seeing value in the sector. Related Insights: 3Q23 Fixed-Income Sector Views Technical tailwinds support the market. Read Fixed-Income Sector Views Use This ‘Goldilocks Market’ to Prepare for Its Eventual End The Fed is not done. Read Portfolio Strategy Commentary 3Q23 High-Yield and Bank Loan Outlook Appealing yields and cautious markets. Read High-Yield and Bank Loan Outlook Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. This material is not intended as a recommendation or as investment advice of any kind, including in connection with rollovers, transfers, and distributions. Such material is not provided in a fiduciary capacity, may not be relied upon for or in connection with the making of investment decisions, and does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell securities. All content has been provided for informational or educational purposes only and is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal or tax advice and/or a legal opinion. Always consult a financial, tax and/or legal professional regarding your specific situation. This material contains opinions of the author or speaker, but not necessarily those of Guggenheim Partners, LLC or its subsidiaries. The opinions contained herein are subject to change without notice. Forward-looking statements, estimates, and certain information contained herein are based upon proprietary and non-proprietary research and other sources. Information contained herein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but are not assured as to accuracy. Past performance is not indicative of future results. There is neither representation nor warranty as to the current accuracy of, nor liability for, decisions based on such information. Guggenheim Investments represents the following affiliated investment management businesses: Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, Security Investors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Corporate Funding, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Europe Limited, Guggenheim Partners Japan Limited, GS GAMMA Advisors, LLC, and Guggenheim Partners India Management. SP 58466