How to analyze a FII

A high yield is the start of analysis, never the end. Before buying, work through a simple checklist that the fund's public reports let you answer.

A practical checklist

1. What type is it? Brick, paper, FoF, hybrid or development — this sets the kind of risk and income you should expect.
2. Is the income sustainable? Compare recent distributions over time. Are they steady, or propped up by one-off gains that will not repeat?
3. Read the management report. The relatório gerencial shows vacancy, tenant list, lease durations, and (for paper funds) the credit quality of the CRIs.
4. Check vacancy and tenant concentration. A fund leaning on one or two big tenants is fragile if either leaves.
5. Look at P/VP. Are you paying a premium or buying a discount, and does the reason make sense?
6. Assess liquidity. Can you realistically exit the position later?
7. Weigh the fees. Is the management (and any performance) fee justified by the strategy?

The mindset

Good FII analysis is boring and consistent: the same checklist, applied to every candidate, comparing like with like (brick with brick, paper with paper). Diversifying across several funds and types reduces the damage any single bad surprise can do.

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