REITs Articles

Comparing and Contrasting Real Estate Funds
June 2023 by Cynthia McLaughlin
Mutual funds and ETFs provide a low-cost entry point to real estate and allow investment in a variety of real estate markets. 

Key Ingredients of a Blue-Chip REIT
November 2022 by Brad Thomas
High-quality REITs can deliver consistent, rising growth in funds from operations, dividends and asset value over reasonably long periods of time.

Real Estate Investing Without Purchasing or Managing Property
September 2021 by Derek J. Hageman
We can construct a universe of equity REITs using AAII’s Stock Investor Pro and build a simple growth screen that requires minimum rates of revenue and dividend growth to narrow down the list.

Conducting Fundamental Analysis of Equity REITs
July 2018 by Jaclyn N. McClellan
The primary profit and cash measures for REITs are NOI and FFO. Learn what they encompass and how to analyze them.

The Basics of Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
May 2018 by Jaclyn N. McClellan
These investment trusts provide direct exposure to real estate and are required to distribute at least 90% of their taxable income.

The Role of REITs for Long-Term Investors
January 2012 by Brad Case
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) offer diversification benefits relative to stocks, with correlations decreasing over time.

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
October 2009 by AAII Staff
Where to go on-line when you are looking for education and data on real estate investment trusts.

On the Internet: REITs
November 2002 by CI Staff
Where to find the best educational information and statistics on real estate investment trusts.