How To Recover Your Investment Losses In The American Finance Trust, Inc., A Non-Traded REIT?

The Wolper Law Firm is currently investigating claims regarding the American Finance Trust, Inc. non-traded real estate investment trust (REIT).  The REIT is valued at nearly 50% of its initial offering price of $25 per share.  The American Finance Trust REIT has a market capitalization of approximately $1.6 billion.

Non-traded REITs do not trade a public securities exchange.  For this reason, non-traded REITs can be illiquid, meaning investors may be unable to sell their investments on demand.  Typically, the commissions generated on non-traded REITs are higher than industry norm and may be subject to extreme volatility due to associated risk factors.  Non-traded REITs are only suitable for investors with a long term investment horizon who are willing to accept higher levels of risk in their investments.

The American Finance Trust REIT is associated with Nicholas Schorsch, a well-known figure in the world of non-traded REITs.  It was first offered to investors in 2013 with promises of returning 6%-7% annually.  The performance of the American Finance Trust REIT has been terrible, causing enormous principal losses for investors.  Moreover, because non-traded REITs are fairly illiquid, the opportunity for investors to sell their investment and cut their losses.

If you or someone you know has been solicited regarding American Finance Trust REIT by your financial professional, please contact the Wolper Law Firm at 800.931.8452 or by email at mwolper@67.43.6.64 to discuss your specific situation and the legal options available.  The Wolper Law Firm represents investors nationwide in securities litigation and arbitration.

Matt Wolper, the Managing Principal of the Wolper Law Firm, is a trial lawyer who has handled hundreds of securities cases during his career involving a wide range of products, strategies and securities.  Prior to representing investors, he was a partner with a national law firm, where he represented some of the largest banks and brokerage firms in the world in securities matters.  Simply put, he knows how the other side evaluates cases, which gives you a competitive advantage.