Looking Back & Ahead: TIR Announces Release of Annual Newsletter
Explore our latest annual newsletter that addresses market changes and trends that are shaping timberland investments.
Inflation Risks and Timberland Investments
Chung-Hong Fu: Managing Director Economic Research and Analysis DOWNLOAD (7MB PDF) The last time annual inflation exceeded 6% was during the Carter administration (1977-1981). It is easy to understand why for some investors, inflation hedging assets have not been top of mind. Over the years, timberland has attracted attention because of its long-term competitive [...]
Thinking Outside the House: How In-Shoring and Infrastructure Spending Can Benefit Timberland Investments
Chung-Hong Fu: Managing Director Economic Research and Analysis DOWNLOAD (7MB PDF) While housing—specifically housing starts and the repair and remodeling sectors—has traditionally driven timber demand, other industries such as infrastructure development, domestic manufacturing, and wood-based commercial construction are expected to play an increasingly prominent role. In “Thinking Outside the House: How In-Shoring and Infrastructure Spending [...]
How the Incoming Trump Administration Policies Could Impact U.S. Timberland Investors
An investor with timberland investments, or with plans to make timberland investments, may be wondering how the incoming Trump presidency will impact the asset class. The potential effects are numerous.
Timberland Investment Essentials: Fundamentals for Investment Professionals with Real Estate Backgrounds
Chung-Hong Fu: Managing Director Economic Research and Analysis DOWNLOAD (2MB PDF) Over the past 40 years, the institutional timberland asset class has found its place in various parts of investors' asset allocations. Its inability to be easily categorized reflects its unique risk and return characteristics, which do not align neatly with any specific peer group. [...]