DST Market Stays Resilient Despite Summer Dip 6/30/25

August 8, 2025

According to Mountain Dell Consulting, July’s Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) equity raise fell 19% from June.

At first glance, that might sound like a slowdown In reality, the sector is still on pace to raise roughly $7.5 billion by year-end—a healthy figure by any historical standard. For context, 2021 saw about $7.2 billion raised, while 2022 hit an all-time record of $9.2 billion.

Over the past seven years, the average annual raise has hovered between $5.1 and $5.4 billion, making 2025’s projected total comfortably above trend.

Even with a seasonal July slowdown, the market is moving capital at a pace that signals continued investor confidence in DSTs as a 1031 Exchange solution.

DSTs remain a go-to tool for many older investment property owners who want to exit the day-to-day demands of active management while improving planning around retirement, estate, succession, and lifestyle goals. Even with higher interest rates and shifting asset valuations, sponsors are still placing large volumes of equity, showing that investor demand remains strong.

For advisors, the takeaway is clear: quality DST inventory often moves quickly, and waiting for “perfect conditions” could mean missing opportunities for clients who are ready to transition.

For more details, see the full coverage here: DST Equity Raise Drops 19% in July but Still on Track for $7.5B by Year’s End

This is not an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities. 

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