With a market cap of $9.5 billion, Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) is a REIT specializing in retail and mixed-use properties across major U.S. metropolitan markets. The Rockville, Maryland-based company focuses on high-demand, densely populated communities, offering a mix of shopping, dining, living, and working spaces. Companies valued at less than $10 billion or more are generally considered “mid-cap” stocks and Federal Realty fits this criterion perfectly. Federal Realty is renowned for its portfolio of 102 properties with 3,400 tenants, 27 million square feet of commercial space, and…