Medical Properties Trust: Bull vs. Bear
Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW) is arguably one of the most polarizing stocks around. Some believe it has significant upside potential: The average analyst's 12-month price target is more than 20% above the current share price. Others think the stock is poised to plunge further: As of June 15, 29% of its float was sold short.
Which side is right? Two Motley Fool contributors offer up the bull and bear arguments for Medical Properties Trust.
Keith Speights: I can sum up the bull case for Medical Properties Trust in four words: The worst is over. If that view is correct, the stock should deliver solid returns for investors just by paying its dividends at current levels.
Source Fool.com