As I explained in REITs for Dummies, “real estate is the oldest asset class in the world” with an estimated value of $228 trillion.This makes the asset class larger that U.S. banks ($19.6 trillion), ...

Issuing new shares is not inherently dilutive for REITs; when used for accretive growth, it can enhance scale and shareholder value. AFFO per share growth and payout ratios are critical metrics for ...

Real estate investment trusts give investors exposure to the real estate market with no direct investment in a property. REITs were authorized by Congress in 1960 specifically to allow small investors ...

For most working Americans, retirement savings are concentrated in workplace 401(k) plans, where investment options are typically limited to a lineup of mutual funds. However, with self-directed ...

Like other securities, public REIT stocks have ridden a roller coaster this year as on-again, off-again tariffs sent markets into a tailspin when announced, only to rapidly recover as they’ve been ...

I’ll admit I’ve never paid much attention to real estate investment trusts. As a homeowner, I feel like I already have enough of my net worth wrapped up in property. Investing in real estate stocks, ...

Joint venture structures continue to be an important tool for public real estate investment trusts (REITs), particularly in market environments where traditional capital-raising strategies may be ...

Investing in REITs is the best way to own real estate. These REITs pay steady dividends and have the potential to sustain them. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match ...