REITs provide a liquid alternative to owning physical commercial real estate properties. REITs investments also share similar attributes with stocks and bonds. Since REITs are required to distribute at least 90% of their income from rent payments to investors, these real estate investments can generate attractive yields.
Some may be concerned that REITs are sensitive to changes in interest rates. Notably, the fall in interest rates have made the asset more attractive as a yield-generating alternative, but some fear the asset will fall out of favor once rates rise. [REIT ETFs Can Endure Rate Risk]
Nevertheless, many analysts argue that REIT shares will continue to perform, despite rate risks, since interest rates alone don’t dictate REIT performance and other factors may override rate concerns. For example, a strong economy and greater mergers-and-acquisitions activity could outweigh rate fears.
SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF
