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.

Pack Up, Move Out of Equity Residential

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
EQR's increase in apartment rents hasn't fueled a rise in its funds from operations, and investors aren't getting their money's worth in returns.

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By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Takeover speculation stokes Nvidia stock; Marathon Petroleum still riding momentum with a $1-plus gain.

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By Bryan Perry
Interest rate spreads make agency mortgage REITs veritable printing presses. So which are worth your attention? Take a quick look at three favorites.
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