Public Storage Ownership

The market capitalization of Public Storage is USD41.1 Billion. 30% of Public Storage outstanding shares are owned by third-party entities. Institutional investors are typically referred to investors that purchase positions in a given stock to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors. Please look out for any change in current institutional holding as this could mean something significant has changed at the company or is about to change. Please take into account that even companies with profitable outlook can generate negative future returns on their equity. If the true value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able generate positive returns on investment in the long run. Some institutional investors establish a significant position in preferred stocks such as Public Storage in order to find ways to drive up its value. Retail investors, on the other hand, need to know that institutional holders can own millions of shares of Public Storage, and when they decide to sell, the preferred stock will often sell-off, which may instantly impact shareholders' value. So, traders who get in early or near the beginning of the institutional investor's buying cycle could potentially generate profits. Check out Your Equity Center to better understand how to build diversified portfolios, which includes a position in Public Storage. Also, note that the market value of any company could be closely tied with the direction of predictive economic indicators such as signals in board of governors. For more detail on how to invest in Public Preferred Stock please use our How to Invest in Public Storage guide.