REIT funds - Do they belong in a retirement portfolio

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Is the OP asking if REITs belong in a "retirement portfolio" meaning tax deferred accounts? 401(k) & Roth IRA.

according to the tax-efficiency chart, yes they do.

I made a 5k Roth IRA contribution to VGSIX awhile ago. Its the only REITs I own.

As with most things, the devil (or angel) is in the details.

I own WY, a timber REIT. Much of the cash flow from timber cutting gets passed through as LTCG.

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