REITs

REITs, or Real Estate Investment Trusts, operate as funds of real estate. The trust is sold to investors on the open market and, using those funds, purchases real estate such as office buildings, apartments, and shopping centers. REITs are excellent additions to any portfolio as it diversifies investments and provide excellent returns. To click here.

3 ETFs to Play the Rental Rebound

Buying and managing income property can be a pain. But there’s a much simpler way to cash in on this boom: ETFs that invest in residential rental REITs.

5 REITs Under $10 With HUGE Dividends

These five real estate investment trusts offer big dividend yields at cheap stock prices -- and some even offer monthly payouts.

7 Companies Increasing Dividends

A Texas utility, a liquid natural gas provider and an upscale REIT are among the top payout performers.

New REIT Recommendation: NorthStar Realty Finance

NorthStar Realty is a diamond in the rough REIT that doesn't have exposure to residential mortgage backed-securities making it an outstanding portfolio choice.

Catch This REIT if the Roof Falls

AvalonBay Communities has been hit by both profit-taking and a broader selloff, but is worth diving into once it hits this target.

Plenty of Upside, and Dividends, in Hotels

Lodging is still early in a strong upcycle that bodes well for several names in particular. These four have plenty of upside, and dividends.

2 REITs: One Safe, One Speculative

REITs can offer terrific dividends and stability to your portfolio. Whatever your risk tolerance, one of these will work for you.

Mortgage-Backed Securities? Wait! Don’t Run!

If there's ever going to be a "free lunch" in our lifetime, this may be it.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Here are some excellent ETF alternatives to the retail, real estate, coffee, pharmaceuticals and technology stocks that our writers discussed last week.

9 REITs to Build Your Income Portfolio

REIT's provide an excellent source of income as 90% of taxable income must be returned to investors. Here are 9 REIT's to consider

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If you're worried about a flat or even declining market, consider these eight oddball mutual funds that look for profits beyond just stocks.

My 2 Favorite Stocks for This Week

If you're OK with a little risk, sock a bit of money away into these sky-high-yielding real estate investment trusts.

Real Estate ETFs Look Poised for a Fall

Here's how inverse leveraged ETFs could help you play a correction in the real estate sector.

Top 5 Stock Buys for April

There are great companies out there with strong fundamentals, solid business plans, and brand name recognition. Here are five stocks to plant in your portfolio.

9 High-Yielding REITs to Buy Now

REIT's are an excellent way to grab dividends -- and these nine are among the best buys in the market today.

6 Dividend Stocks You Need to Watch

Utilities, a REIT, a pharma, a bond fund and a preferred fund that are worth keeping an eye on.

American Capital Agency Is Ready to Grow

This popular REIT is now flush with the cash it needs to add properties — and it pays a great dividend.

American Tower: Sell Now, Buy Later

American Tower has a great business and great prospects, but the stock is overpriced. So wait for a dip before buying.

Are the Real Estate Numbers ‘Real’ Anymore?

The accuracy of homebuilding data recently has come into question, making investment planning for the usual boon of spring season a bit more difficult.