NEW YORK: Five of the largest healthcare REITs have announced they are raising dividends.
The question which the announcement begets is how is this possible in a world of diminishing returns.
Does the answer lie in the efficiency of bulk; does healthcare still have too much fat; are REITs better managers or is this about being the new boys on the block with access to sector cream?
The five REITs raising dividends include LTC Properties, Ventas, Health Care REIT, HCP Inc, and Sabra Health Care…