Equus Total Return (NYSE:EQS) (NYSE:EQS) is an externally managed real estate investment company that seeks to provide investors with attractive total returns through a diversified portfolio of commercial real estate assets. Founded in 2005, the company is managed by Equus Capital Partners, a privately held real estate investment manager with a track record of sourcing and executing value-added real estate transactions across the United States.
The firm employs a capital recycling strategy, acquiring, managing and disposing of properties in the office, industrial, and multifamily sectors in major U.S. markets. In addition to direct equity investments, Equus Total Return pursues mortgage lending and preferred equity opportunities to enhance portfolio income and balance risk. The company’s flexible investment mandate allows it to tailor its approach to changing market conditions and sector dynamics.
Equus Total Return leverages its affiliation with Equus Capital Partners to source off-market deals and execute disciplined underwriting. The leadership team is headed by Stephen A. Wiener, founder and chairman of Equus Capital Partners, alongside senior professionals specializing in acquisitions, asset management, capital markets, and disposition strategies. This alignment with an experienced sponsor enhances access to deal flow and operational expertise.
The company operates an open-end structure, raising and deploying capital on an ongoing basis to support portfolio growth. It offers common shares to both institutional and retail investors seeking a combination of current income and long-term capital appreciation. Through active asset management, rigorous due diligence, and a focus on market fundamentals, Equus Total Return aims to generate consistent dividends and sustainable growth for its shareholders.
