What is the historical performance of REITs?

What is the historical performance of REITs?

REITs, or Real Estate Investment Trusts, have shown strong historical performance, often outperforming traditional stocks over the long term. Would you like to know about specific time periods or types of REITs?

Yes, can you provide data from the last 10 years?

Over the last decade, REITs have generally provided an average annual return of around 10-12%. This includes both capital appreciation and dividends. Are you interested in any specific sectors of REITs?

What about the performance of residential vs commercial REITs?

Residential REITs have typically performed well, especially during economic recoveries, while commercial REITs can be more volatile, influenced by economic cycles. Would you like to see specific examples or statistics?

Yes, please provide some examples.

For instance, the Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) includes both residential and commercial REITs and has shown a strong performance. The residential sector, like Equity Residential, has been resilient, while commercial REITs like Simon Property Group have had mixed results depending on the retail market.