REITs in the Community: Nareit Visits American Tower and Boston Properties

09/19/2019 | by

Sept. 16, 2019 - During Nareit's SFO Forum in Boston, Nareit staff took a tour of the rooftop of Boston Properties' (NYSE: BXP) 200 Clarendon Street building, which features wireless communication towers owned by American Tower Corporation (NYSE: AMT). During the tour, American Tower officials discussed the company's role in the deployment of new technologies such as 5G.

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What's a REIT?

REITs, or real estate investment trusts, are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. These real estate companies have to meet a number of requirements to qualify as REITs. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors.

Why Invest in REITs

REITs historically have delivered competitive total returns, based on high, steady dividend income and long-term capital appreciation. Their comparatively low correlation with other assets also makes them an excellent portfolio diversifier that can help reduce overall portfolio risk and increase returns. These are the characteristics of real estate investment.

About Nareit

Nareit serves as the worldwide representative voice for REITs and real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate. Nareit’s members are REITs and other real estate companies throughout the world that own, operate, and finance income-producing real estate, as well as those firms and individuals who advise, study, and service those businesses.