Timberland investing analysts note that timberland investing

Analysts note that timberland investing offers a unique blend of yield and capital appreciation. Current trading patterns in timber-related equities show steady buying pressure, supported by bullish housing start data and renewable materials demand. Wall Street’s creep into Texas turned into a stampede of financial institutions bounding into Dallas and grabbing acres of office space in recent years, and the trend has New Yorkers shaking in their Timberlands. IPE research as of 1/24/2025. Ranking is based on total Natural Capital AUM, which includes forestry/timberland AUM. Firms were asked to provide AUM and the as of dates vary from 12/31/2023 to 12/31/2024. Timberland investing indexes tracked by institutional platforms have risen 3.9% in the last 30 days. Analysts attribute momentum to strong sawlog markets and a pivot by pension funds toward long-duration, low-volatility asset classes.