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Supermarkets highly priced but for good reason

The supermarket yield spread to “all-retail” has grown to almost the level it reached in 2009. However, we think there are good reasons for this. Admittedly there are risks ahead for the sector that could dent future prospects, but for now, supermarkets tick a lot of boxes for investors in a tough retail environment.

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