What is a REIT?
A real estate investment trust (REIT) is one way to invest in property without becoming a landlord. Learn how REITs work in Canada.
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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 (ETF) 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.”
Read more on REITs:
- What you need to know about REITs
Learn what a real estate investment trust is, how to invest in one, the pros and cons, what kind of performance to expect, and more. - What are the pros and cons of investing in private REITs?
Jeff’s private Real Estate Investment Trust has done well, but he wonders why they aren’t more widely held - REIT investing: The risks of chasing returns
This reader is happy with his real estate returns but not with his other equities. Should he transfer to REITs? Not so fast - How much real estate should you have in a balanced portfolio?
REITs and REIT ETFs offer exposure to residential or commercial real estate, without the hassle of being a landlord. But how safe will they be in a post-COVID world? - Listen up Gen Z: How to invest as a young person
As a young investor, should you manage your own stocks, go with a robo-advisor or hire a professional—and what should you invest in?
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