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Sun Sep 15 10:21:02 UTC 2024: ## Institutional Investors Show Interest in Safehold Inc. (SAFE)
**New York, NY – September 15, 2024** – Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE), a company revolutionizing real estate ownership through ground leases, has attracted the attention of institutional investors. Quest Partners LLC recently acquired a new position in SAFE, purchasing 11,654 shares valued at approximately $225,000.
This acquisition follows a trend of increased interest from institutional investors, including:
* **Vanguard Group Inc.** increased its stake in SAFE by 1.8% in the first quarter, now owning 7,861,603 shares.
* **UBS Group AG** significantly boosted its holdings by 1,002.8% in the fourth quarter, now owning 2,206,178 shares.
* **Sei Investments Co.** increased its stake by 62.4% in the first quarter, currently owning 649,582 shares.
* **Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.** saw a 7.1% increase in its holdings in the fourth quarter, now owning 613,450 shares.
* **Bank of New York Mellon Corp** increased its stake by 7.9% in the second quarter, currently owning 470,708 shares.
These moves highlight the growing confidence institutional investors have in SAFE’s future, with a total of 70.38% of the stock currently owned by them.
SAFE opened at $26.61 on Friday, and the company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.177 per share, payable on October 15th.
Analysts remain positive on SAFE, with four analysts assigning a “Hold” rating and four assigning a “Buy” rating. MarketBeat currently assigns SAFE a “Moderate Buy” rating with a consensus target price of $26.75.
**Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE)** is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in ground leases. The company offers a unique solution for property owners, allowing them to unlock the value of their land while retaining ownership of the building.
**For more information about Safehold Inc. and its ground lease solutions, please visit the company’s website:** [Insert website link]