ADAMI

We're at the halfway point of another surprisingly strong REIT earnings season, with property fundamentals continuing to improve despite a materially tougher interest rate and capital market backdrop. Among 52 equity REITs providing full-year FFO guidance, 44 raised their outlooks (85%), six maintained guidance, and just two lowered (4%) their FFO outlook. REITs have significantly outperformed during earnings season, with the Equity REIT Index gaining nearly 4% during this stretch versus a -3% decline for the S&P 500.

We take a look at this income market sell-off and review some of the key strategies investors can use to take the most advantage of it. Relying on static buy-under targets is ineffective and potentially dangerous during both systemic and idiosyncratic drawdowns. Effective risk management requires scenario analysis, diversification, and an 'All Weather' allocation approach rather than single-outcome bets.

Adamas Trust, Inc. offers both preferred stock, ADAML, and senior notes, ADAMI, each with similar call dates for investor consideration. ADAM operates as a diversified mREIT, investing in residential and multi-family mortgage assets, agency and non-agency RMBS, and CMBS.  The portfolio targets both credit-sensitive and distressed market assets. ADAML earns a Buy rating, supported by a potential 9.8% floating coupon and a 17.8% annualized return if called, despite low coverage ratios.

Adamas Trust baby bonds, particularly ADAMI, currently offer the most attractive relative value among ADAM's fixed-income securities. Despite trading slightly above target prices, I favor ADAMI due to its yield to maturity near 9.67% and favorable historical trading patterns. Short duration (3.12 years) mitigates interest rate risk, making ADAMI resilient to recent Treasury yield surges.