
REITWatch
REITWatch is a monthly statistical publication intended to provide a snapshot of the REIT industry. It includes data derived from the FTSE Nareit U.S. Real Estate Index Series and the FTSE/EPRA Nareit Global Real Estate Index Series in addition to tracking the performance of individual REITs.
REITs: An Accessible Way to Invest in Commercial Real Estate for a Broad Range of U.S. Families
There is a high barrier to entry to invest directly in commercial property and most U.S. families do not invest in commercial property unless they have significant financial resources, according to data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF).
REIT Sharpe Ratios Closely Follow Sector Performance Trends
Investors use Sharpe ratios as a simple measure of risk adjusted return or, put differently, return per unit of risk.
Global Real Estate Rose in January, Led by Developed Asia Outperformance
The FTSE EPRA Nareit Developed Extended and Developed Indexes each rose 1.8% in the first month of 2025, led by industrial, timberland, and health care.
REITs Historically Outperform in Different Interest Rate Environments
Historical data show that, on average, real estate has enjoyed solid total returns across different interest rate regimes with REITs consistently outperforming their private market counterparts.
REITs Post Narrow Gains in January, Led by Industrial, Timberland, Health Care Sectors
REITs posted positive returns to begin 2025 as the FTSE Nareit All Equity REITs Index rose 1.0% in January.
REITs Earn Top GRESB Scores, Led by Office Sector
GRESB, the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, has released its 2024 data on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and good governance for real estate.
REITs Raised $12.5 Billion Through Secondary Offerings, IPOs in 2024: Q4
U.S. REITs raised $12.5 billion from secondary debt and equity offerings in the fourth quarter of 2024.
REITs Gain 4.9% in 2024 as December Headwinds Trim Earlier Gains
Specialty, data centers, health care REITs led returns in 2024.