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Real Estate Portfolio Jul/Aug 2007 Lynn Novelli |
Beyond Yield The REIT investment proposition has gained awareness and acceptance in recent years, partly due to U.S. REITs' seven consecutive years of outperforming the broader market benchmarks.  |
Financial Advisor July 2012 Marla Brill |
Solid Ground Lower dividends and big premiums may not stop new investors from jumping on the REIT bandwagon.  |
Financial Planning May 1, 2005 David A. Twibell |
Are REITs Too Rich? Real estate investment trusts have been standout performers. But after five years of market-beating returns, are they poised for a fall?  |
Real Estate Portfolio May/Jun 2005 Steve Bergsman |
Dividend Kings When it comes to dividends there is only one equity category that is king: REITs.  |
Real Estate Portfolio Jan/Feb 2003 |
2003 Investor Outlook Leading investors weigh in on the key issues shaping the REIT industry  |
Real Estate Portfolio Sep/Oct 2004 Steve Bergsman |
REITs & Rates Opinions are split on what impact, if any, a higher rate environment will have on investing in REITs.  |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2005 Matt Hudgins |
REIT Values: In the Eye of the Beholder? This year, REIT shares are showing signs of vulnerability. While they continue to outperform broad indices such as the S&P 500, they have begun to fluctuate, suffering a 9% loss in August when investors became jittery over a drop in bond prices.  |
The Motley Fool April 13, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
The Most Dangerous Investment in Today's Market When REITs no longer earn enough income to sustain payouts, something has to give. That's why investors who see REITs as an answer to their income problems really need to check their numbers before investing.  |
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2004 Nicholas Yulico |
Why Investors Are Still Betting on REITs So far this year, REITs remain hot. As of mid-October, the Morgan Stanley REIT Index had posted a total return of 17.8% year-to-date, while the S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average were all in the red.  |
Real Estate Portfolio May/Jun 2005 |
The State of REITs REITs have outperformed over both the short and long terms amidst a variety of market fundamentals. Here, 18 REIT professionals give their unique perspectives on the future of the REIT market.  |
Real Estate Portfolio Mar/Apr 2004 |
REIT Dividends: Telling It Like It Really Is Ater roughly 10 straight years of posting impressive dividend growth--as payout ratios declined to historic lows--REIT dividends have hit a bump in the road.  |
BusinessWeek January 29, 2007 Lewis Braham |
Have REITs Lost Their Footing? With dividend yields now below those of T-Bills, it could be time for smart investors to beat a retreat.  |
Financial Advisor September 2011 Eric Rasmussen |
Resilient REITs The U.S. REIT market has enjoyed two years of outstanding growth. Can it continue amid fresh uncertainty?  |
BusinessWeek December 29, 2003 Robert Barker |
Hungry For Income? Try These REITs One day, interest rates on bonds and money-market funds will climb out of the basement. Until then, investors looking for dependable income sources have little choice but to sift through the long list of real estate investment trusts, which pay an average dividend yield of 5.8%.  |
Real Estate Portfolio Nov/Dec 2004 Michael Fickes |
State of the Industry The publicly traded real estate industry has weathered the first economic recession of the modern REIT era.  |
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2005 Scott Farb |
Public vs. Private REITs Here is an in-depth look at the realities of REITs themselves and the economics of a potential investment.  |
The Motley Fool June 15, 2009 Ivan Martchev |
Dividends Are Back in Style Sustainable dividends are one way to survive a difficult stock market.  |
Financial Advisor October 2010 Marla Brill |
Comeback Kids REIT ETFs have staged a strong rebound after a nearly two-year drubbing of real estate stocks that drove prices down by as much as 60%.  |
The Motley Fool February 26, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
The REIT Stuff Though REITs may play a useful role in creating a well-balanced portfolio, investors shouldn't expect those 25% annual returns to continue forever.  |
On Wall Street March 1, 2012 Dave Lindorff |
The Rich Rush to REITS One thing you can say about the 1%: They know a bargain when they see one.  |
Real Estate Portfolio Sep/Oct 2004 Art Gering |
Bonds--REIT Bonds REIT unsecured debt stacks up well against other corporate fixed-income securities, but what factors could alter the outlook?  |
Real Estate Portfolio Nov/Dec 2004 Christopher M. Wright |
The Investment Landscape Martin Cohen of Cohen & Steers and Jim Keagy of Barclays Global Investors comment on the strong run the REIT equity market has been on and where REITs as an investment alternative are heading.  |
The Motley Fool February 10, 2011 Brian Richards |
A Few Things to Know About These High Yielders A REIT expert dishes on what to look for, and explains common misconceptions.  |
Financial Advisor June 2009 Erc Rasmussen |
REIT Place, Wrong Time The gutted real estate investment trust market girds itself for more pain.  |
Financial Advisor April 2010 Caren Chesler |
REITs Rebound More REITs are once again able to raise capital and are buying depressed assets.  |
On Wall Street February 1, 2011 Elizabeth Wine |
Roller Coaster REIT Ride REITs had a strong run last year, notching gains of nearly 28% as the sector began to recover from the real estate bust. But industry watchers are divided as to whether it is worth jumping on the bandwagon now, or waiting a few more years.  |
The Motley Fool December 5, 2006 |
REITs in Perspective If you invest in a REIT yielding 10%, things may well turn out hunky-dory (or not). But, if you go for one kicking out 15% to 20% or more, you're buying into income streams that other folks find rather doubtful. You'll want to do enough research to be pretty sure you're right.  |
The Motley Fool March 9, 2005 |
REITs and Yields Some REIT yields are too good to be true, so beware.  |
Registered Rep. November 1, 2002 Sam Jaffe |
The Aging REIT Craze Are we in the midst of a REIT bubble that, much like the dot-com bubble before it, is bound to pop?  |
Financial Planning October 2, 2007 Bruce Eidelson |
Think Globally Although the domestic REIT market may have peaked, its counterparts outside of the U.S. appear poised for growth.  |
Real Estate Portfolio July 2000 Elaine E. Derso |
Safe Harbors in a Stormy Sea Having been becalmed during run-up of the S&P 500 and, more recently, the NASDAQ 100, REIT stock prices may be on their way, at last, to approximating net asset values....  |
Real Estate Portfolio Mar/Apr 2005 Phil Britt |
Mutual Admiration Real estate mutual funds exceeded expectations in 2004. Industry professionals make predictions about the overall real estate market, real estate sectors, and REIT returns for 2005.  |
Real Estate Portfolio Nov/Dec 2004 Christopher M. Wright |
A Defined Benefit Pension Plans Reap the Benefits of REITs... REITs Shine in Research Studies... Benefits of REIT Investing... True Diversification... etc.  |
Registered Rep. April 9, 2010 Jennifer Popovec |
REITs, Goodbye or Good Buys? In 2009, the total return of U.S. real estate investment trusts (REITs) was still enough to outperform most major market benchmarks.  |
Financial Advisor May 2008 Jeff Schlegel |
Sifting Through The REIT Wreckage If you know the REIT market and can use it effectively in a portfolio, it can be an attractive investment opportunity at this time, when so many REITs find themselves in bargain-bin territory.  |
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2002 Gove & Valley |
REITs May Be Hitting A Wall Although it's too early to call a solid bottom to the stock market, real estate experts and analysts generally agree that in the near term REIT shares are going to be fighting headwinds due to deteriorating real estate fundamentals and waning investor enthusiasm.  |
Investment Advisor September 2006 Elizabeth D. Festa |
Retirement Planning: Retirement Advisor Profile The need to reallocate investment funds in portfolios after the tech bust has driven pension funds and other institutional investors to acquire more real estate because of its specific benefits.  |
Real Estate Portfolio Jan/Feb 2004 |
2004 Analyst Outlook Will the REIT run continue or will struggling fundamentals thwart the industry's momentum? Following another strong year for the industry in 2003, what will 2004 hold for REITs?  |
Real Estate Portfolio May/Jun 2004 |
Did You Know Because REITs generally do not pay corporate taxes, the majority of REIT dividends will continue to be taxed as ordinary income at a new maximum rate of 35 percent (down from 38.6 percent).  |
Financial Advisor September 2010 Marla Brill |
Finding A Bright Spot The Forward Select Income Fund looks to high-yield REIT preferred stock for income.  |
Real Estate Portfolio May/Jun 2008 Allen Kenney |
Set for a REIT Rebound Coming off the first quarter 2008 of outperforming the broader markets, it could be that REITs are turning a corner, even if it involves an occasional step back after taking a few forward.  |
Investment Advisor August 2007 Ken Ziesenheim |
The Income Barista Here is how investment advisors can build diversified dividend portfolios for their clients' retirements.  |
The Motley Fool December 9, 2005 Nathan Parmelee |
High Yields, Total Returns Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been hot, but underappreciated opportunities still exist. It's just a matter of digging deep to find the right one.  |
Financial Planning January 1, 2007 Donald Jay Korn |
Falling Star? Commercial real estate securities went through the roof last year. So will they follow their retail cousins by plunging back to earth in 2007? For planners concerned about investing in pricey real estate securities, diversification is a proven strategy for risk reduction.  |
On Wall Street November 1, 2011 Elizabeth Wine |
The Best Game In Town? Experts say real estate, in the form of real estate investment trusts, could be the counterintuitive bright spot over the next year.  |
Real Estate Portfolio Jan/Feb 2005 |
2005 Investor Outlook A panel of leading REIT investors offered cautious optimism on the near-term health of the real estate market and little doubt about the long-term value of REIT investing.  |
Real Estate Portfolio Jan/Feb 2003 |
By the Numbers REIT Property Sector Comparison... Caution, Yield Ahead... The Returns Are In... Dividend Scorecard... Sparing No Expense  |
On Wall Street May 1, 2012 Dave Lindorff |
REITs: Looking Sweet on the Balance Sheet Amid the economic wreckage, many Real Estate Investment Trusts have managed to perform quite well, and in some cases have turned in stellar performances, particularly in the last two years.  |
The Motley Fool July 21, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
The Best Dividend Stock You Can Buy Don't let dividends confuse you. Once you understand why stocks pay dividends, you'll be able to separate the best from the rest and buy stocks that work for your needs.  |
Real Estate Portfolio May/Jun 2004 Art Gering |
Fitting In As a leading equity source for income, REITs try to find their rightful place in dividend-focused funds  |