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Real estate can be a powerful investment tool. While past performance is not a guarantee of future results, real estate has historically posted strong returns. REIT's are designed to deliver steady income to investors in the form of dividends as well as growth potential in the appreciation of the properties. REIT's also help investors diversify their assets, reducing risk and increasing overall risk-adjusted returns. But diversification does not guarantee against loss.
Types of REITs:
Traded REITs are bought and sold just like traditional exchange-traded stocks. While they can provide many of the benefits associated with direct real estate investing, traded REITs are subject to the same sort of market fluctuation as exchange-traded stocks.
Non-traded REITs are not publicly traded on a national stock exchange. Some investors view non-traded REIT shares as more stable than exchange-traded REITs and stocks in general. But the downside is that non-publicly traded REITs do not offer the liquidity of publicly-traded REITs.
REIT Timeline: A REIT investment goes through four distinct phases: fundraising, property acquisition, portfolio management, and exit strategies. In the exit strategy, there are four possible outcomes:
- Liquidate
- List on an Exchange
- Portfolio Sale
- Merger
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Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) involves special risks such as potential illiquidity and may not be suitable for all investors. There is no assurance that the investment objectives of this program will be attained. |
