Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

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Although investors typically put their money into stocks and bonds, many other types of investments exist that can be used to diversify investment portfolios and meet the objectives of businesses, individual investors, and portfolio managers alike. However, most of these investments are complex and should be used only by sophisticated investors.

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is a company, usually publicly traded, that manages a portfolio of real estate to earn profits for shareholders who invest in the company. REITs may invest in a diverse array of real estate, from shopping centers and office buildings to apartment complexes and hotels. Some REITs own and operate income-producing real estate. Shareholders receive rental income from the properties held, as well as capital gains when properties are sold at a profit. Other REITs specialize in lending money to building developers and pass interest income on to shareholders. Still other REITs pursue a mix of equity and debt investments.