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Ventas (VTR) stock, explained like you're 5

Ventas trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker VTR. It is a large cap company in the real estate investment trusts industry, part of the real estate sector, with a market value of about 42.1 billion dollars.

Ticker
VTR
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Sector
Real Estate
Industry
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Size
Large cap, about 42.1 billion dollars

Is Ventas a small, medium or large cap company?

Yes. Ventas is a large cap stock. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 42.1 billion dollars.

Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.

How Ventas makes money

  • Collecting rent from buildings, towers, warehouses or homes.
  • Owning and managing property.
  • Fees for services tied to real estate.

What moves VTR stock

  • Interest rates, which affect borrowing costs and property values.
  • Occupancy and how much rent can be charged.
  • Demand for the type of property they own.

In the news lately

  • 35,949 Shares of Ventas, Inc. $VTR Bought by SteelPeak Wealth LLC (MarketBeat)
  • Ventas vs. Welltower: Which Senior Housing REIT Pays Retirees Better? (Yahoo Finance)
  • Ventas vs. Welltower: Which Senior Housing REIT Pays Retirees Better? (24/7 Wall St.)
  • A 17.889 unit stock grant replaces director fees for Ventas (VTR) director Maurice S. Smith. (Stock Titan)
  • Ventas (VTR), What Is Behind The Fresh Attention On This REIT? (Simply Wall Street)

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Key terms to know before you follow VTR

  • Market cap
  • P/E ratio
  • EPS (earnings per share)
  • Earnings report
  • Dividend yield

Questions about Ventas stock

What does Ventas do?

Ventas trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker VTR. It is a large cap company in the real estate investment trusts industry, part of the real estate sector, with a market value of about 42.1 billion dollars.

What is the ticker symbol for Ventas?

Ventas trades under the ticker VTR on the New York Stock Exchange.

What is Ventas's market cap?

Ventas is a large cap stock with a market cap of about 42.1 billion dollars.

How does Ventas make money?

Collecting rent from buildings, towers, warehouses or homes. Owning and managing property. Fees for services tied to real estate.

What moves VTR stock?

Interest rates, which affect borrowing costs and property values. Occupancy and how much rent can be charged. Demand for the type of property they own.

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Educational information, not financial advice. This guide explains the business in general terms and does not include live prices.

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