SRC

Spirit Realty: High Income Options Trade, Preferred Shares and Common Stock

Spirit Realty Capital (SRC) is a leading self-managed net-lease REIT that owns single-tenant commercial (mostly retail) real estate properties across the US. Investor sentiment turned sharply negative in February due to the Covid-19 outbreak, but the shares have experienced a marginal recovery in recent weeks. In this report, we consider the common shares, the preferred shares and the relative attractiveness of generating upfront income by selling out-of-the-money put options for investors fearing a second wave coronavirus sell off. In particular, we consider the business, Covid-19 impacts, ability to meet financial obligations, dividend and income prospects and finally conclude with our views on investing.