DEMO — development content for layout testing. Not real editorial reporting.
DEMO content for development and layout testing — not real editorial reporting.
A REIT owns or finances income-producing property and usually must distribute most of its taxable income to shareholders.
How it works
Investors gain exposure to property income with the liquidity of listed shares, though prices can be more volatile than appraised values.
Real estate investment trusts let investors own a share of property portfolios through the stock market.
What to watch
Performance depends on rents, occupancy, financing costs and the sectors owned, from offices to warehouses and housing.
Key concepts
- REITs
- Real estate
