REITs

How to Manage the Risk in REITs

The IYR real estate ETF has outpaced the S&P 500's move up, and it might be time to start thinking about taking some profit ahead of a possible pullback. More

Finding Values in a REIT Bubble

Low rates have made investors hungry for yield and that can lead them directly to REITs. But be careful as some REIT valuations are off the mark today More

Drill Into Oil States’ Looming REIT Play

Shares of Oil States jumped after two hedge funds announced a sizable stake in the company. But investors could see even more gains via a REIT spinoff. More

Don’t Abandon Bonds in Your Quest for Higher Yield

As tempting as higher-yielding securities might be for fixed-income investors, they are in no way a replacement for bonds in the totality of your portfolio. More

Hints of the End of QE Have Traders Spooked

The price action in mortgage REIT American Capital Agency (AGNC) shows that retail investors have no qualms about turning tail from Fed-supported sectors if QE tapers off. More

2 REITs to Sell, 2 More to Put on Probation

Real estate investment trusts have provided a one-two punch of appreciation and income for the past year, but deteriorating fundamentals are starting to overshadow even the highest yields. More