Plus tips on how to get started with these alternative investments Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and ...

Real estate investment trusts give investors exposure to the real estate market with no direct investment in a property. REITs were authorized by Congress in 1960 specifically to allow small investors ...

What is a REIT? The pros and cons of REIT investing One of the ways to build wealth is by investing in real estate. Taking this investment route can provide substantial cash flow, a hedge against ...

After solid gains in both January and February, REITs sharply reversed in March with a brutal -7.52% return. The REIT sector turned in an even worse performance than the broader market as March saw ...