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.

Iron Mountain Scrutiny a Warning Shot to Non-Traditional REITs

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
IRS' study of Iron Mountain's REIT proposal could give other companies pause before seeking the tax-advantaged status

Dividend Stocks: The Best Dips to Buy Now

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
High-yielding investments have lost their froth since late May, when "QE Infinity" began to appear infinite no more. Now, some are attractive buys ... but not all.

Keep Your Cool Over Bond Yields

By Richard Band
Not a single Fed official has confirmed a plan to raise interest rates -- so there's no need to react rashly.

Don’t Paint All REITs With the Bear’s Brush

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Wall Street is getting skittish about the big income-producing names, but some quality names are lurking just beyond the spotlight.

Nontraditional REITs Provide Serious Returns

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
'Weird' REITs are springing up everywhere, with timber, cellphone, and data center operators now qualifying. Here are two of the better players.

How to Manage the Risk in REITs

By David Fabian, FMD Capital Management
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.

Drill Into Oil States’ Looming REIT Play

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

Don’t Abandon Bonds in Your Quest for Higher Yield

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
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.

2 REITs to Sell, 2 More to Put on Probation

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
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.

Invest in REITs Like HCP, Not Property

By Dennis Miller, Senior Editor, Miller's Money Forever
Dipping into the REIT pool for some additional income is a good idea, and we've identified a strong player with diversification and a history of payouts

If You Like Dividends, Pick Up EPR Properties

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Few investors have probably heard of this company, but it's very good at what it does. And it's dangling a big carrot -- a 5.8% dividend yield -- in front of willing income investors.

6 Things to Look For in a Real Estate Investment Trust

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Real estate investment trusts represent a unique opportunity for dividend growth investors, and here are 5 things I look for in analyzing a REIT investment

3 Dividend Stocks for Wannabe Landlords

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Owning a rental property can be a great source of income ... but can also be a hassle. Instead, try one of the these high-yield REITs with a monthly payout.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Consider jumping into some of InvestorPlace's expert picks -- in mREITs, dividend stocks, General Motors and more -- via these five exchange-traded funds.

How to Get Hedge Fund Exposure Without the High Expenses

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
IndexIQ democratizes hedge funds for individual investors via exchange-traded funds. Find out what CEO Adam Patti has to say about the space in this interview.

Data Bending in mREITs’ Favor

By Bryan Perry
We're getting plenty of good data heading into spring, and much of it looks good for mortgage REITs. Here's one mREIT pick in particular to consider.

Why Weird REITs Are Wonderful for Investors

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
Because they are non-traditional, specialty REITs are often ignored by mainstream investors. These three picks could definitely boost your portfolio, though.

Wasn’t Amazon Supposed to Kill the Mall?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The majority of retail sales still happen in the real world, where mall operator Simon Property is grabbing plenty of them.

When mREITs Yield More Than CCC Bonds

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor
A seasoned bond trader turns a critical eye on the mortgage REIT sector.
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