Diversified REITs own and manage a mix of property types and collect rent from tenants. For example, diversified REITs might own portfolios made up of both office and industrial properties, making them ideal for investors looking to gain exposure to a variety of real estate asset types. 

 

Who Invests in Diversified REITs?

Nearly 150 million Americans live in households that invest in REITs. With their historically competitive total returns and comparatively low correlation with other assets make them an attractive addition and diversifier for many Americans’ portfolios. 

How to Invest in Diversified REITs

There are numerous diversified REITs listed on the FTSE Nareit US Real Estate Indexes that individuals can invest in directly with the help of a broker or by purchasing shares in a participating REIT mutual fund of REIT exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Overview

8/31/2023, Source: FTSE
Number of REITs
12
Dividend Yield
7.17%
YTD Total Return
-12.11%
August Total Return
-3.70%
2022 Total Return
-15.73%

Quarterly Data

Source: Nareit T-Tracker
Q2 2023 2023
FFO ($M) $622 $1,199
NOI ($M) $1,056 $2,031
Dividends paid ($M) $492 $983
SS NOI 4.75%

List of Diversified

1 Year Total Return Stock price
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.
ALEX | Honolulu United States | Diversified
3.62%
As of market close 09/22/2023
$16.98
Alexander's, Inc.
ALX | Paramus United States | Diversified
-6.48%
As of market close 09/22/2023
$190.59
American Assets Trust
AAT | San Diego United States | Diversified
-23.29%
As of market close 09/22/2023
$19.26
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.
AHH | Virginia Beach United States | Diversified
-2.98%
As of market close 09/22/2023
$10.86
Blackstone Real Estate Advisors
N/A | New York United States | Diversified
Not available
$0.00
Broadstone Net Lease, Inc.
BNL | Rochester United States | Diversified
-12.03%
As of market close 09/22/2023
$15.06