REITs invest in the majority of real estate property types, including offices, apartment buildings, warehouses, retail centers, medical facilities, data centers, cell towers and hotels.
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Experts say it’s important for ETFs to embrace REITs, and vice versa.
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REITs have generally protected against stock market declines, with downside beta typically well below one; moreover, their upside beta has usually been higher, giving investors a chance to “have it both ways.”
Growing concerns about the impact of the coronavirus on the economy have caused severe liquidity issues in some asset classes.
REIT fundamentals remain healthy.
REITs have strengthened their balance sheets over the past decade, with average leverage and interest expense to NOI falling to historical lows. Averages, however, don’t reveal what is going on in the tails and if there are hidden pockets of risks.
European real estate, and the unique value it offers for global investors, was the focus of a Nareit REITweek 2025 panel.
Retail REITs boost overall performance.
Geothermal systems, wastewater heat recovery are powering the REIT’s new development projects.
Don Hanna offers his insights on some of the biggest economic stories from around the world.
In his latest book, The Diversity Bonus: How Great Teams Pay Off in the Knowledge Economy, University of Michigan professor Scott E. Page expounds the virtues of diversity and inclusion in a culture.
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REITs have delivered a long-term total return to investors that generally matches and often beats broad market aggregates.
Gaming REITs specialize in owning and leasing properties specifically used for gaming and entertainment purposes, such as casinos and related venues.
REITs are taking a bigger role in local, regional, and federal policy discussions on supply chain issues, experts say.
Bi-monthly thoughts from REIT magazine's Editor in Chief.