Annual Meeting & "Investing in REITs: Sector Overview, Outlook, and Standouts"

When:  Tue, Jul 21, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 01:00 PM (ET)
Associated with  CFA Society Virginia

CFA Society Virginia presents Chris Hudgins and Hunter Hines, CFA. S&P Global.

Join us for a discussion of the REIT market.

Our upcoming presentation, “Investing in REITs: Sector Overview, Outlook, and Standouts,”  will cover topics including:

• REIT valuation methodologies, including NAV estimates and relative market performance

• The impact of higher interest rates on REIT fundamentals and valuations

• Earnings growth trends and key NOI drivers

• Capital structure considerations and financing limitations

• A closer look at notable subsectors, including senior housing and office properties

Whether you are an experienced real estate investor or looking to deepen your understanding of the REIT landscape, this session will offer insights into current market dynamics and opportunities.

Chris Hudgins

Research Analyst

S&P Global

Chris Hudgins is a research analyst for the FIG Research offering of S&P Global Market Intelligence, with a focus on real estate. His primary responsibilities include covering and analyzing publicly-traded real estate investment trusts (REITs). His research of the real estate sector can be found in Market Intelligence's Research & Analysis feature and the Data Dispatches. He has been covering the Real Estate sector for over a decade and earned his bachelor's at Virginia Tech.

Hunter Hines, CFA

Financial Solutions Specialist

S&P Global

As a senior industry specialist, Hunter leads demonstrations and advises on customized solution design for the Capital IQ Pro Financial Institutions industry vertical, formerly SNL FIG. He helps pair our solutions with a variety of client workflows including investment banking, consulting, bank examination, commercial banking, and asset management. He has worked in this role for the past six years and previously worked in customer success supporting large investment banks and in client support.

He has a BBA in Finance (Summa Cum Laude) from James Madison University and is an active member of CFA Society Virginia.

Registration for this event is complimentary for members of CFA Society Virginia and CFA candidates. Guest registration is available for $25.

Location

Westin Hotel - Chesapeake Room
6631 West Broad Street
Richmond, 23230