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What is a REIT? Why do you need to know this definition? The MoneySense Glossary is your resource for learning and understanding financial terms.
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company that owns income-generating real estate. REITs pool investor capital and invest in commercial real estate, such as malls, hospitals, warehouses, hotels and office buildings. REITs allow investors to earn dividend income by investing in real estate, without having to take on landlord or management responsibilities.
REITs are publicly traded and are considered very liquid investments. REIT ETFs are a type of exchange-traded fund that holds REITs.
Example: “I want to invest in real estate, but since I don’t want to be a landlord, I’m going to invest in REITs.”
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