Products & Services
REITs: Dividends & Diversification
The primary objectives of REITS are to provide investors with diversification into a different asset class, current income, and the opportunity to own large commercial real estate properties you might not typically be able to afford on your own.
The benefits of REITS include:
- Wide Range of High-quality Properties
- High-quality Tenants
- Varying Lease Terms
- Diversification — Just as a personal investment portfolio should be diversified to reduce risk, REIT portfolios achieve diversification through
- The number of tenants who lease properties
- The number of industries represented by tenants
- The length of lease terms signed by tenants
- The geographic locations of properties throughout the United States
Are REITs for Me?
REITS could be appealing investments for investors seeking
- Attractive Current Income
- Capital Preservation/Appreciation
- Tax Efficient Income
- Diversification
- Safety From Stock Market
REITs are subject to various risks such as illiquidity and property devaluation based on adverse economic and real estate market conditions and may not be suitable for all investors. You should consider a REITs investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing. Contact your Financial Advisor to request a prospectus, which contains this and other information about a specific REIT. Read it carefully before you invest.
