Assessing real assets and preferred securities as Covid-19 enters global phase

With Covid-19 spreading beyond China's borders, markets have recalibrated over concerns of a broader economic slowdown. Cohen & Steer research dicusses risks and positioning for real estate securities, preferred securities, listed infrastructure, resource equities and commodities.  Highlights The issue: Anticipation of significant disruptions to travel, trade, manufacturing and confidence resulting from the Covid-19 outbreak are leading to assumptions of a potential global recession, causing markets to reprice asset values across the board. Economic view: The impact of the virus w...