REITs

How Do REITs Trade?

The majority of REITs in the United States trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ). A FINRA-registered broker can help investors purchase shares in a publicly traded REIT. Investors can purchase REIT common stock, preferred stock, or debt securities in the same way they can other publicly listed

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How Do REITs Work?

REITs (real estate investment trusts) are common financial entities that pay dividends to their shareholders. One disadvantage of non-traded REITs (those that aren’t traded on a stock exchange) is that investors may find it difficult to investigate them. Investors find it difficult to sell non-traded REITs because they have low liquidity. When interest rates rise,

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Do REITs Use Leverage?

REITs are also often more indebted than other companies because to their capital-intensive properties. In reality, interest costs typically account for the majority of their entire costs. Why do REITs use leverage? When investors consider risk/reward considerations, the efficiency with which a REIT uses debt is a critical factor. When debt is used wisely, it

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