Simon Property Group: Tough Going Gets Closer To Reality

Long Player Investing Group Leader Follow Summary Simon Property Group (SPG) remains a strong buy for defensive positioning as market risks rise and the bull market matures. SPG offers resilience through scale, diversification, high debt ratings, and opportunistic acquisitions, making it attractive for long-term investors. The recent dividend increase to $2.25 per share, up ~4% year-over-year, underscores SPG’s financial strength. Despite a current hold rating from Seeking Alpha’s quant system, SPG’s management quality supports superior long-term total returns. For me, this is a core holding I do not intend to sell. This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, Oil & Gas Value Research. Learn More » jetcityimage/iStock Editorial via Getty Images The last article I wrote mentioned that Simon Property Group ( SPG ) was the place to be when the going got tough. Unfortunately for the market and investors, that "tough going" part is getting closer to reality. So, I This article was written by Long Player 25.89K Followers Follow Long Player believes oil and gas is a boom-bust, cyclical industry. It takes patience, and it certainly helps to have experience. He has been focusing on this industry for years. He is a retired CPA, and holds an MBA and MA. He leads the investing group Oil & Gas Value Research. He looks for under-followed oil companies and out-of-favor midstream companies that offer compelling opportunities. The group includes an active chat room in which Oil & Gas investors discuss recent information and share ideas. Learn more. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of SPG either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Disclaimer: I am not an investment advisor, and this article is not meant to be a recommendation for the purchase or sale of stock. Investors are advised to review all company documents and press releases to see if the company fits its own investment qualifications. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.